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Post by portiabuzz on Aug 31, 2015 21:57:56 GMT 1
Wow a ferry! I'm so glad she arrived ok.. everything crossed for answers tomorrow x
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Post by wills on Sept 1, 2015 14:08:49 GMT 1
Yup, a ferry is pretty much standard procedure for going anywhere from where I live as the only other way out is over the rest and be thankful (a pretty steep hilly route), don't know why I still live here actually as I have a total fear of boats and only go on them on flat calm days!
She was a little subdued when I got up there this morning, she does not like the stabling there as she couldn't interact with others - fair enough - but even the doors were completely grilled off. She kicked the walls so much last night they eventually opened the door at the back and once she could stick her head out she was much more settled. How anyone through choice could stable a horse like that long term I don't know.
More nerve blocks, x ray and ultra sound done today and it's suspensory ligament. Been medicated today and to have 6 weeks of box rest then need to take her back up for further ultra sounds to see how it's looking she will be coming home this evening.
I did have an issue with one groom yesterday (smacked her twice on the face) but other than that it's been a fairly stress free and interesting few days & I have been super impressed with how well she has behaved considering she hasn't left the yard for the past 18 months, it's nice when people comment on how well behaved & one of the students said she was a "pleasure to handle and work with" just to see how the next 6 weeks go!
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Post by clipclop on Sept 3, 2015 12:30:24 GMT 1
Glad they've been able to find a cause and fingers crossed the treatment works. She was a little subdued when I got up there this morning, she does not like the stabling there as she couldn't interact with others - fair enough - but even the doors were completely grilled off. She kicked the walls so much last night they eventually opened the door at the back and once she could stick her head out she was much more settled. How anyone through choice could stable a horse like that long term I don't know. Unfortunately, stabling at vets has to be designed with safety and disease prevention as priority and is not intended to be long term. Having the boxes totally enclosed reduces the likelihood of disease being spread by horses sneezing with their heads over the door or by visiting owners petting others on their way past. Your horse might be happier with interaction but the risk of picking something up which will tben spread to others when back home is too great. It also prevents horses trying to jump the door, potentially causing serious injury to themselves and the people who have to then deal with the situation. Often, horses arrive at the vets as an emergency so are completely unprepared for the environment (eg. have never been stabled before) and it is the safest way for all involved. Sent from my GT-I9195 using proboards
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Post by portiabuzz on Sept 6, 2015 16:38:59 GMT 1
Well am glad you have a firm diagnosis now, hopefully she's settled at back home soon x
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