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Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Bidding Farewell

February 5, 2021Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Bidding Farewell

As our rehab journey comes to an end (thank goodness), I’d like to take the time to thank everyone who helped in the healing process. Also, stay tuned for a new series where you’ll get to continue following Funny Bunny B along with becoming acquainted with my other horses! →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Break’s Over

January 15, 2021Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Break’s Over

Our vacation is over. Buns has shown me that he’s not getting the workouts he needs to be successful so we’re back to work. I also have some improvements I need to make out of the saddle. →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: On a Vacation

December 4, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: On a Vacation

From riding in t-shirts and jeans to coveralls and muck boots, Buns and I have really been slacking on doing anything to fine tune. We need to get out of vacation mode ASAP! →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Unconventional Training Methods

November 6, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Unconventional Training Methods

I have started riding Buns bridleless in order to get a good indication of where our weak points are in Buns’s training and my riding. Buns is advanced enough in his training that this is a safe option for us. →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Schooling for Success

October 16, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Schooling for Success

It’s nice to get a trained eye to critique you. It has allowed me to reflect and work on my and Buns’s weaknesses while we’ve been trail riding. I thought Buns was back normal but I learned we still have a lot of work to do. →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Time for a Break

September 4, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Time for a Break

“I have to do what’s best for the both of us and right now, that’s take a break and just focus on us being us.” I know our comeback will be stronger than our setbacks. →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Time to Shine

August 7, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Time to Shine

“We felt like a well oiled machine again…Buns shone in the arena. After every ride I got the chills. Buns was nothing short of amazing…It’s our time to shine.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: The Tables Have Turned

July 3, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#REHAB, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: The Tables Have Turned

My relationship with Buns is a gift that keeps on giving. →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: What’s Next?

June 5, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#ESSAY, #REHABComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: What’s Next?

If Buns continues healing at this rate and we continue to make progress, by this time next year we’re going to be a force to reckon with! →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Calling in the Troops

May 8, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#REHAB, #seriesComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Calling in the Troops

“While he’s been getting most of his workouts from me, I called in some back up…The two helpers I have called upon for exercise help have been riding Buns since he was a three year old…Each of them is getting something out of the experience that they need.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Light Riding

April 12, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #REHABComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Light Riding

“I may be being over protective and a little overboard with how cautious I’m being, but better safe than sorry…I will always do what’s in the best interest of Buns and I hope in return he makes a full recovery.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: What Are the Best Sport Boots?

March 27, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#BACKONTRACK, #classicequine, #funnybunnyb, #goriding, #iconoclast, #professionalchoice, #proorthopedic, #REHAB, #rehabilitation, #tough1Comments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: What Are the Best Sport Boots?

Help! What’s your favorite sport boot? →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Catch Riding

March 13, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#catchriding, #funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #REHAB, #rehabilitationComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Catch Riding

“I’m becoming a better rider from all the horses I’ve had the opportunity to ride, but deep down to the core, I miss riding Buns.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Rehab Stressors

February 28, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #REHAB, #rehabilitationComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Rehab Stressors

“I feel like the meme of the girl and guy laying in bed thinking two totally different things. I’m thinking, ‘How’s the tendon healing? Will Buns make a full recovery? Will we be shooting partners again?’ Buns is probably thinking, ‘Wonder when my next meal is.’” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Why I Chose to Rehab Buns

February 14, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #REHAB, #rehabilitationComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Why I Chose to Rehab Buns

“So he may not pass a vet check with flying colors because of this. But how many great horses could? How many riders could? I know I couldn’t…” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Vet Check Up

January 31, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#fracture, #funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #REHAB, #rehabilitation, #tendonComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Vet Check Up

“Tick tock, tick tock. I was losing my mind. And then, there it was — the x-ray picture of Buns’ fracture.” Read more to see what the X-ray showed, what new interventions we’re implementing and a rough timeline of Buns’ recovery.   →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Buns Has a Death Wish

January 17, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #redlighttherapy, #REHAB, #rehabilitationComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Buns Has a Death Wish

“Buns tried everything to take himself out…In a matter of 24 hours Buns gave me a serious bout of heartburn, a headache and a heart that fell into the pit of my stomach.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Rehabilitation Exercise

January 3, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #rehabilitationComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Rehabilitation Exercise

“I can not tell you how many times I marched right back into the pen and took him back into the barn thinking, ‘Not today, Buns. Not today.’ I was not taking any chances, or giving Buns any chances, of re-injury. →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Weight Loss

December 20, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #NUTRITION, #REHAB, #weightgain, #weightlossComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Weight Loss

“One week of stress and pain was all it took for Buns to lose a significant amount of weight and it’s been over two months of battling the issue to get him back to optimal weight.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Tendon Injury

December 6, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #REHABComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Tendon Injury

“I have to put faith in the process, my veterinarian and most of all Buns that the interventions are helping… I want to know that my partner is going to be back at his full capacity, but the reality of it is, he may not be.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Caring for a Fracture

November 22, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #REHABComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Caring for a Fracture

I immediately wanted to examine the damage. My mind raced…there was so much going on, from looking at it, there was no way to have known if it was broken. And then the vet dropped the bomb… →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Conquering Proud Flesh

November 8, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#funnybunnyb, #goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #OTTB, #proudflesh, #woundcareComments Off on Rehabbing Funny Bunny B’s Injury: Conquering Proud Flesh

“My goal for Buns since the day of his accident was to provide all the resources I had available to ensure his healing process was smooth and efficient…Around approximately week two post injury, proud flesh decided to rear its ugly head.” →

Rehabbing Funny Bunny B: Halloween Has Nothing on This Nightmare

October 16, 2019Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#fracture, #goriding, #horseinjury, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #injury, #magnawave, #redlighttherapy, #woundLeave a comment

“I answered the phone, and unfortunately it was not just a butt dial. One of my worst nightmares was quickly becoming a reality.” →

Triple Trouble: Galavanting With the Gru Crew

March 5, 2021Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#seriesComments Off on Triple Trouble: Galavanting With the Gru Crew

Prepare for takeoff ladies and gentlemen, it’s going to be a wild ride! →

2020 Readers’ Choice Awards: Ride Heels Down Best Series of the Year

December 30, 2020DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan, Sponsored#series, 2020 Readers' Choice AwardsComments Off on 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards: Ride Heels Down Best Series of the Year

At Horse Nation we work hard to keep our readers informed, entertained and inspired all year long. In 2020, a number of our staff and contributors penned regular or semi-regular columns on a variety of subjects near and dear to their hearts. Which one was your favorite? →

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