Wednesday, March 30, 2011

A Horsey Post!

Finally!  A real horsey post!  So, the situation is one of lameness on the rear right lower leg.
There are no injuries, and no new abscess`s, the inflammation is above the fetlock, I hope the pics show it ok.
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Leg that is lame, and shows the swelling.
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Both legs: Swelling is really obvious, vet put her on box rest, but the owner hasnt got the stabling. So here she is!
cherry 005
“Sorry, I dont think you deserve a smile!”

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Feeling sorry for herself! 
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12 comments:

  1. Oak Creek Ranch30/03/2011, 20:34

    She does look very swollen! Does the vet have any ideas? Is the tendon involved? Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

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  2. cheyenne jones30/03/2011, 21:25

    The general thinking is, tendon: although she may have twisted the fetlock.Dont know how? But horses are odd creatures and if there is a horse about? It will go lame!!!

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  3. Shirley31/03/2011, 01:33

    Cold hosing would help the pain and the inflammation.

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  4. Tammy Vasa31/03/2011, 05:35

    Ahhhh, a pretty bay. Nice to look at. Nasty swelling, though! She's in good hands.

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  5. cheyenne jones31/03/2011, 09:55

    You are right Shirley. Tammy,thank you. She is quite subdued, and although eating, she is not herself. I suspect this injury is more than just a "tweak", but time will tell.

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  6. Shoofly01/04/2011, 04:30

    Poor girl. I always feel sorry for them when they have to be on stall rest. Good luck to you all!

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  7. cheyenne jones01/04/2011, 09:49

    Thanks Shoofly! I`ve also got another two horses up at the stables. Brought them up last night. Not just for company, but to get shod on Saturday.
    Also a little bit of company!!
    The Horse on stable rest, "Cherry", her leg has shown some improvement!!Today, while mucking out, I could clearly see the lines of the tendon sheath!! Where as before it was just one thickness of swollen leg!

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  8. Patsy01/04/2011, 18:02

    Aaw, poor horse - she doesn't look happy. Glad to hear the swelling is reduced a bit today.

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  9. cheyenne jones01/04/2011, 19:41

    Hi Patsy! Thanks for dropping by! Yeah, the swelling has lessened, but the vet was here today, and had a good poke about!
    So we are keeping her in for another week!
    Thats if my stable walls can stand the destructive teeth!!!!!!

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  10. Houston A.W. Knight02/04/2011, 17:33

    Oh such a pretty horse...I feel bad she's hurting...how is she feeling today? Any better?

    Hugs
    Hawk

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  11. Leontien02/04/2011, 19:26

    oh she'll be fine! she is in good hands!

    Thanks
    Leontien

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  12. cheyenne jones02/04/2011, 20:02

    I have never had that said to me!...I feel honored! Leontien and Hawk? I thank you! BTW, there will be a follow up shortly on her leg!! Today she was out, just on the hard standing, on a lead rope, but she is really on the mend!

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