Called the Vet Tonight

This ended up being a tough night for Rebel and Dr. Ayers arrived a little after 6:30.

This morning the sun was shining and things seemed par for the course.

I spent the afternoon binging a series (Lincoln Lawyer) and relaxing with my buddies.

Out for chores around 5:30. 

I noticed Rebel kicking at his stomach before he went in.

Instead of going to his stall to eat he went to the back of the run in area and just stood there.  Eventually he made it to his stall and did not want to eat his grain or hay.  His breathing was elevated and he went down 3 times.  I just couldn't mess around anymore and called GVEC.  The Vet was here in 20 minutes.

She checked everything.  Normal temperature, elevated breathing and heart rate, walked pretty well, did a rectal....normal manure....could not feel blockage.  Gave him banamine.  I had taken off his blanket so he could get up and down easier and put on this nice cotton number. Was it colic or a gas bubble? He did not go down anymore and wanted to eat. I removed his grain and hay and he ate some nice warm, wet bran mash.  My friend Andrea arrived as she wanted to be here for support in case things did not go well.  Now it is 9pm and he is eating small batches of hay.  I will need to keep checking on him to make sure he is ok. It will be a long night.

After the vet left, Jenny stopped up to check in.

Little Wonder joined us in the barn and is now ready to take a nap.

Night all.

Buddy Front Right Rebel Front Left

I guess I am losing my mind, worrying about my horse.  He is consuming my brain.  Fortunately the weather was not too bad compared to a week ago.  A high of 36 degrees.

It was nice to have sunshine part of the day.

Jenny and I went to a meeting at the Library this morning and then she came up to help me get Rebel rewrapped.

Ironically he removed his own boot by stepping on it so I could give him a quick soak in warm water before rewrapping.

Jenny gave both boys a quick brush while that was going on.

It did not take me nearly as long to do the poultice thing today and they were turned back out.

I still think it is an abscess in Rebel's heel.  He can walk on it, but when he is standing he puts his foot forward and lifts his heel.  Still slow and gimpy.....poor sweet boy.

Gave them a little more hay and took the afternoon off....had a long conversation with my most knowledgeable horse pal.

Tonight it took awhile for Rebel to be motivated enough to come in to eat.  

Buddy went in first and usually it is the opposite.

I sure hope this saga does not go on very long.

Got them tucked in and Little Wonder was happy to be out there naked tonight.

So far not too much snow has melted....

but with a little shoveling, the main part of the "airstrip" is looking good.

Earlier I made some bbqued pork in a crockpot, so dinner was easy.  Made some coleslaw and that was that.

Night all.

PS

My Mom was born on this day in 1920.  It was also the birthday of my Nanna (her mother).

Two strong women who are missed by many.  They both had such an influence on me.

A Change In The Weather?

Yep!  Sunshine all day long.  Started out pretty cold but ended up at around 28 degrees.  Other than going to Wegmans, my day was very quiet and all about the horses.....again.

Little Wonder had to squint, it was so bright when we finished morning chores.

Gary went out for coffee.  Scott stopped up and we chatted for quite awhile.....a nap....then to the store.

Chores at 5:30.  Buddy ok and Rebel still favoring his front right.  I will redo his wrap tomorrow and see if there are any signs of an abscess breaking.

It was still light when I walked back to the house.  Nice!

We had huge chicken Cesar salads for dinner.  So good.

Night all.