Broken Dottie :"( and a Bug update

Vickijay

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Well this will mostly be a glum post, but not too glum, or at least Ive got used to the glumness so it now doesnt feel too bad!

Dot had been slightly unlevel on her off fore ever since shoeing a few weeks ago. She was steadily improving and was almost completely sound. She was only walking, with a bit of trotting and she felt good, we even had a few strides of canter on our last ride and she felt mega. I felt less happy when I got her in a couple of days later and she had a boiling hot, swollen near fore leg, which she was lame on. I found out later that she had had a very crazy 10 mins of insanity "I'm bored and crazy" running around her field the night before.

Much icing over the weekend, brought it right down and her sound. She still went to the vets for a scan, to be told to come back in 10 days. My days have been fantastic trying to juggle work, horses and icing her leg as often as I could and even some trips to the spa. Much fun.

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She decided to pay me back by having a mini hissy fit which resulted in this. Thanks Dot!!

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With 6x a day icing routine we joked it would just be easier for me to sleep there!

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On Friday the 13th (yeah I know) she went back and was rescanned. Crappy news was that she has tendonitis in the middle of her SDFT. The outside edge is still in tact, which is good. The prognosis is good too, the recovery time is insane long (48 weeks) but walking has already started and she should be trotting again by Christmas (hurry up Christmas!!) and cantering again by spring/summer, so hopefully it wont be tooooooo boring.

I decided to try and give her the best chance to making a full recover so today she had bone marrow taken to try to cultivate stem cells to inject back into the tendon. It was a stressful day as there was talk of risk of nicking her heart with the corkscrewy huge fat needle of doom thing. Everyone was on edge, my heart felt like it was going to explode out of my chest. Everything went well though and her marrow is winging its way to Scotland as I type (hopefully!)

Sleepy Dot

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Scanning her to mark out points

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Knarly needle!

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Bone marrow (maybe too much information but I thought it was interesting!)

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Back home all in one piece

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My OH was glad I had lost weight when I told him I wanted to put a toy up for her ;)

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So all in all thats a bit crap, but at least shes still here (or she was when I left her!) and she should return back to normal. The vet said this type of injury had a very good return to normal work level. I asked about eventing and he said given time yes hopefully, not until the year after next though at the earliest. As far as bad injuries go, this is a good one. She can have all the time in the world. I did feel pretty heartbroken but a few days in and I'm much more ok about it. God knows if that will last when I have to walk the bored, box rested version of her in the winter!

Im trying not to think of the irony about me not doing anything with her until I got thin enough, loosing 7 stone to be light enough to ride her!! For a moment I thought about eating a big piece of cake, but then I realised that it was even more important for me to be lightweight to walk her while shes fragile, so I had a carrot instead!!!

Then onto Bug, who I had pretty much decided to advertise for sale. Now Im not so sure. Mostly because Ill have nothing to ride for the winter if he goes, plus no real competing in the summer if he goes. The other issue is obviously if I keep him he will go lame tomorrow and if I was to sell him he would never take a lame step, ever, and no doubt be a super star wonder event pony!! So I haven't really given it much thought for the last few days, I have just been having fun riding him.

The other day when I felt glum I had a play on him with some rainbow matchy/clashy clashy!

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I decided to see if he could handle some spooky skinny jumps and he was a pro! Hes starting to look much stronger now. Much less wobbly baby horse!

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Lots of happy ear photos!

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Spooky filler for the first time!

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Concentrating ears!

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More professional

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Then I decided that, because he is the most sensible horse I have owned that I would try going cubbing on him. I have never been hunting, ever. Bug has hacked out with 1 horse on 2 separate occasions ever and thats it. So daunted wasnt the word!! I shouldnt of worried because he was a pro. He trotted and cantered with everyone else without being silly, stood when I wanted him too and was a superstar!

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Hacking back along the m4!
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So thats it. Broken Dot but at least Bug is here to cheer me up (until he breaks again no doubt!)

Thanks for reading!

Carrot sticks and Broccoli for all x
 
Poor Dottie pony :( Fingers very crossed that she's a paragon saint through the recovery and bounces back at speed. Poor you too- think you deserve a big slice of cake with all that worry!

Bug is such an old man in a young man's body, he looks like he knows exactly what's going on all the time. Maybe advertise him and be very picky about buyers, at the highest price you feel you can ask for him? That way, if he does sell it's too the best home and you get the most money...
 
Poor Dots and poor you :( At least she has got a good prognosis so I will keep my fingers crossed that her recovery goes to plan.

Bugs is looking very grown up :D
 
Poor Dottie pony :( Fingers very crossed that she's a paragon saint through the recovery and bounces back at speed. Poor you too- think you deserve a big slice of cake with all that worry!

Bug is such an old man in a young man's body, he looks like he knows exactly what's going on all the time. Maybe advertise him and be very picky about buyers, at the highest price you feel you can ask for him? That way, if he does sell it's too the best home and you get the most money...

No cake for me, being fatter would make me even more depressed!!

I just dont know about Bug. On one hand, I think Dotties rehab will take up a lot of time over the worst bit of the winter and it would be easier to just worry about that. But on the other hand, the idea of no jumping until 2015 is pretty depressing, despite lots of people offering me horses to jump, its just not the same.

I have Belle to back next spring, but doubt Ill do much with her because shes massive tall but weedy still. Id like to do some eventing next year and it seems silly to sell him, when hes easy, likes to jump and is fun to have about. Plus Jellie Bellie would have no friends to go outdoors with for the next agessss if he goes, that's not a deal breaker but it easier having 2 of them out so I can be self sufficient.

I thought about advertising for a sharer for him, but I dont know that I fancy that either!

See I just dont know....
 
Poor little Dot, she's such a sweetie! Weird question, but how big is Bug and approx. how tall are you? He's really lovely. :)

Bug is probably about 16.1, Im about 5'7. Do I look silly on him? Dottie is the small teeny weeny one!!

Fingers crossed Dottie recovers swiftly and well

Bugs is absolutely gorgeous :D

Thanks and thanks :)

Oh no, gutting about Dotty pony, she is one of my forum favourites !

I know, it sucks big time :( I am trying to feel better by thinking at least she should get better and be normal again. It could be a lot worse, the idea of never getting to jump her again would be heartbreaking. Thats what makes me think there is no rush, shes my one in a million, she can take as long as she needs.

Poor Dottie :( At least you know what you're dealing with, and the prognosis is good. Bug is lovely - I'd say he's a keeper!

Btw - how thin are you now?!!

He is a good boy, when I just found out about Dot I went up to see him in the field and told him it was just me and him, I know its silly but he rested his head on me as if to say "it'll be ok, I might be brown but were good" lol.

In size or weight?! Im a size 8 now, although I do have a couple of size 10 trousers, I have a fair few size 6 items too though which sort of cancels it out!! Im still pretty heavy though, I weighed 9stone8 this morning, which is heavy still :( but I am pretty tall. Id like to get down to 8 stone something, especially when I have to get on her again to walk her. The diet continues!
 
He is a good boy, when I just found out about Dot I went up to see him in the field and told him it was just me and him, I know its silly but he rested his head on me as if to say "it'll be ok, I might be brown but were good" lol.

In size or weight?! Im a size 8 now, although I do have a couple of size 10 trousers, I have a fair few size 6 items too though which sort of cancels it out!! Im still pretty heavy though, I weighed 9stone8 this morning, which is heavy still :( but I am pretty tall. Id like to get down to 8 stone something, especially when I have to get on her again to walk her. The diet continues!

Bless Bug, I think I'd be keeping him for the time being anyway.

Wow at your weightloss! I wouldn't have said you need to lose any more, you'll waste away!
 
Poor Dottie, but like you say the outlook is really good. I'm loving all the pictures (apart from nasty needle one!).

What a star Bug is, I think you look great together!
 
But if I keep him, wont he just go lame?! ;)

Im a long way from blowing away!! I bought a new winter coat yesterday, because my old one was a size 16 (eeek) and looked ridiculous! I tried the first one on and it fitted. When I got it home I saw it was an extra small, which made me :) The odd thing is I dont feel any different, its just smaller clothes fit me now, maybe its just magic clothes!!
 
Aww poor Dottie - and poor you - you've spent far too much time dealing with vets of late. But at least Dottie has a good prognosis. You must keep Bug - he's looking fantastic, and what a dude. :) I think I recognise that path near the M4 - heading towards Chieveley and over the bridge from Westbrook? If so you were about 2 miles from me. :)
 
Nope vickiijay, you look fab on him. Only asking as I'm the same height as you so wanted to see how I would look (approximately) on a horse of that height :)
 
Poor dot, she probably wouldn't be impressed if I said she was cute while sleepy at the vets. But I do love the spotty rug :D Glad it all went well for her today.

I think bug is a keeper. He seems the sort you can pick up as and when over winter and just enjoy. Then you can event him next year and if you still want to sell him he will have a year of experience under his belt and will be easier to sell.
 
Nope vickiijay, you look fab on him. Only asking as I'm the same height as you so wanted to see how I would look (approximately) on a horse of that height :)

Oh cool :)

Poor dot, she probably wouldn't be impressed if I said she was cute while sleepy at the vets. But I do love the spotty rug :D Glad it all went well for her today.

I think bug is a keeper. He seems the sort you can pick up as and when over winter and just enjoy. Then you can event him next year and if you still want to sell him he will have a year of experience under his belt and will be easier to sell.

That is if he doesnt break in some spectacular way.... And Dot is always cute :)
 
Aww poor Dottie - and poor you - you've spent far too much time dealing with vets of late. But at least Dottie has a good prognosis. You must keep Bug - he's looking fantastic, and what a dude. :) I think I recognise that path near the M4 - heading towards Chieveley and over the bridge from Westbrook? If so you were about 2 miles from me. :)

Yes it was!! I'm impressed with your motorway spotting knowledge!! It was lovely riding round there! I didn't realise you were so close to me :)
 
I too think you should keep B - the horse market is rubbish at the mo so enjoy him :D

I hope. D gets well soon too and the stem cells speed everything along. You do sound a bit chirpier (hope its not just the gin ;) ) which is good :)

Also, what make is your lovely navy jacket that you're wearing after the one marrow pic, its lovely!
 
7 STONE????? Jesus and I thought I'd done well with losing 4! Go you! That's fantastic! Think I need to use you as my inspiration to lose the last 2!

Sorry to hear about Dottie :( At least you can stay trim walking / trotting her out lol! Bugs looks fab and like so much fun.

Dottie's stem cells- take it they are coming up to the Bush? (Dick Vet) I sometimes work there but not at the vets, but along in another building as we have researchers up there :)
 
I too think you should keep B - the horse market is rubbish at the mo so enjoy him :D

I hope. D gets well soon too and the stem cells speed everything along. You do sound a bit chirpier (hope its not just the gin ;) ) which is good :)

Also, what make is your lovely navy jacket that you're wearing after the one marrow pic, its lovely!

It's the Ariat Parker one. It is super lovely. I was doubly excited when my friend looked up the fact the XS was a size 6 lolll.

7 STONE????? Jesus and I thought I'd done well with losing 4! Go you! That's fantastic! Think I need to use you as my inspiration to lose the last 2!

Sorry to hear about Dottie :( At least you can stay trim walking / trotting her out lol! Bugs looks fab and like so much fun.

Dottie's stem cells- take it they are coming up to the Bush? (Dick Vet) I sometimes work there but not at the vets, but along in another building as we have researchers up there :)

It's more a testament to how fat I got tbh!!! All you need is a teeny tiny pony you want to ride!! It's funny that even now I feel even more motivated because I she has a problem. 8 stone here I come!!

I'm not sure where they go tbh! Scotland hopefully!! I know the phone number but that's it lolll
 
poor you and dots, feel so sorry for you, you just dont deserve it (not that anyone ever does but you know what i mean) :(

sending all the vibes i can muster for a 100% recovery and no antics whilst on box rest.

as long as its not stretching you financially too badly, i would keep bug.
 
It's more a testament to how fat I got tbh!!! All you need is a teeny tiny pony you want to ride!! It's funny that even now I feel even more motivated because I she has a problem. 8 stone here I come!!

I'm not sure where they go tbh! Scotland hopefully!! I know the phone number but that's it lolll


I initially lost 3 stone so I could ride again (and box), then it went to 4... REALLY want to lose 6 in total and get to 10 stone!! I don't think you need to lose another stone though, You are teeny!

If its an 0131 number then its up our way!
 
poor you and dots, feel so sorry for you, you just dont deserve it (not that anyone ever does but you know what i mean) :(

sending all the vibes i can muster for a 100% recovery and no antics whilst on box rest.

as long as its not stretching you financially too badly, i would keep bug.

Thanks. Im starting to think Bug should stay too, he's growing on me despite his sensibleness!! I think he should get a captain sensible type name!! xx

I initially lost 3 stone so I could ride again (and box), then it went to 4... REALLY want to lose 6 in total and get to 10 stone!! I don't think you need to lose another stone though, You are teeny!

If its an 0131 number then its up our way!

I'm not teeny! I still weigh mid 9 stone and I know I still have a fat bum that could shed some more pounds!!

Well done on loosing 4, that's mega. How long did it take you? It's a slow and boring process, its taken me 17 months. Although it has slowed down this year, I've probably only lost 1.5-2stone this year, the majority was last year. I do quite like the monotony of it all though and I have completely changed how I eat and I don't see that I'll ever go back.

It was a 0131 number so maybe it has gone there!!

Gutted for you :( Everything very tightly crossed for DotBot.

Dotbot was a moody cow this evening. It made me very sad because she has NEVER been moody, ever. I felt like a cow.

poor Dot :( all the best for a speedy recovery!! and Bug looks fab :biggrin3:

Thanks. Bugs awesome even though he is boring brown!!!
 
Firstly massive congratulations for the weight loss, that really is a phenomenal achievement and you look fabulous in all of your photos.

I'm very sorry to hear about Dotty - but great that you are staying so positive and I wish her a very speedy recovery :)

And what can I say about that gorgeous boy of yours... Yum! I think he should stay :D
 
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