LauraBR
Well-Known Member
Good news and bad news but more good than bad.
He's got more than one break- he has a hairline fracture lengthways down his nasal bone, and then further up there is another fracture where the bone has split off and the outside bit has been pushed down (hence the dent).
BUT, vet thinks it should heal ok left alone. Need to be mega mega careful that he doesn't knock the unstable broken bit but if we can manage not to knock it then he should recover ok without any interference.
Re travelling him- 'loose' went out the window when realised he must travel alone (FREAKS out on his own, was in two minds whether to completely rearrange appt but really needed seeing today). So, used Live_Wires idea of trying to get noseband up near eyes. Worked a treat! Adapted a really big headcollar, few new holes here and there.... good job really as now he can use it for the next few weeks/months
Thankfully he proved me completely wrong on the travel front- totally different horse! No panic at all although he was dripping when we unloaded him so obviously v stressed, looked a sorry state steaming and sedated having his x-rays.
He looked much brighter this evening, just worried he'll get pecked by the horse next door who can reach him... YO is putting up a barrier between them tomorrow for me.
I'm much more relaxed this evening and we should even be able to get going again (minus noseband) in a few weeks. Follow up x-rays in 6 weeks.
He's got more than one break- he has a hairline fracture lengthways down his nasal bone, and then further up there is another fracture where the bone has split off and the outside bit has been pushed down (hence the dent).
BUT, vet thinks it should heal ok left alone. Need to be mega mega careful that he doesn't knock the unstable broken bit but if we can manage not to knock it then he should recover ok without any interference.
Re travelling him- 'loose' went out the window when realised he must travel alone (FREAKS out on his own, was in two minds whether to completely rearrange appt but really needed seeing today). So, used Live_Wires idea of trying to get noseband up near eyes. Worked a treat! Adapted a really big headcollar, few new holes here and there.... good job really as now he can use it for the next few weeks/months
Thankfully he proved me completely wrong on the travel front- totally different horse! No panic at all although he was dripping when we unloaded him so obviously v stressed, looked a sorry state steaming and sedated having his x-rays.
He looked much brighter this evening, just worried he'll get pecked by the horse next door who can reach him... YO is putting up a barrier between them tomorrow for me.
I'm much more relaxed this evening and we should even be able to get going again (minus noseband) in a few weeks. Follow up x-rays in 6 weeks.
