MidChristmasCrisis
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I’m with Trouper...I’m still sending positive thoughts to you both.
Feeling beaten
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Squeak
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Hoping he's looking better this morning and that the vet gives you good news.
Rumtytum
Have Marmite, will travel
Thinking of Robin and you, and sending positive vibes.
Spottyappy
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Hope Robin is abit better today, and your vet can offer some way forward.
BBP
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I’m trying not to be an annoying optimist, but I’ve become quite pragmatic with bbp. He’s a bit like robin in that he’s had his share of issues (sacroiliac, ulcers, head shaking, psd, issues getting up, spinal ligament damage, trouble getting up, nearly PTS in august). And he is the king of short term ‘what the hell have you done now’ injuries. He’s also at a stage in his life where he has to take his chances. I won’t, can’t and don’t stable him, whatever comes up, I manage it whilst on 24/7 turnout on an all weather turnout. Two weeks ago in the snow I went up and he had a fat foreleg. Hot, filled. Great. Two days later, it’s down, tight and cold. A few weeks before that he went a bit neuro out of nowhere. He was walking bent to the left, bumping into things, with a weird stride. 48 hours later he was normal again. Same last summer, I went up to find two fat front fetlocks. Thought the worst (done both front suspensory branches) but 48 hours later completely back to normal. I’m not coming myself, he won’t get to be an old horse.
I guess what I’m trying to say is a) sh** happens. It isn’t your fault. It doesn’t make you a bad owner. Some horses are just more vulnerable. B) your response to these events may depend on your own mental health, it can feel like multiple events compounding into the end of the world, or it can be manageable a day at a time (my mental health is really good right now so I’m coping with all these knocks really well, but years ago would have been a different story). Obviously I don’t mean you shouldn’t worry, be realistic and open minded, but try not to expect the worst, as it doesn’t change anything and it may not be what you think.
I’m thinking of you a lot, it’s a really rough time. It’s probably no help at all but I retired bbp from being ridden last year after his issues getting up, I was super sad, but now we are having a blast together. I’m teaching him all sorts of tricks and he comes trotting up to me every day wondering what we are doing together that day. So if you can make it past his current lung issue, there is still plenty of joy to be had with him.
I’m probably not helping at all am I? Sorry.
I guess what I’m trying to say is a) sh** happens. It isn’t your fault. It doesn’t make you a bad owner. Some horses are just more vulnerable. B) your response to these events may depend on your own mental health, it can feel like multiple events compounding into the end of the world, or it can be manageable a day at a time (my mental health is really good right now so I’m coping with all these knocks really well, but years ago would have been a different story). Obviously I don’t mean you shouldn’t worry, be realistic and open minded, but try not to expect the worst, as it doesn’t change anything and it may not be what you think.
I’m thinking of you a lot, it’s a really rough time. It’s probably no help at all but I retired bbp from being ridden last year after his issues getting up, I was super sad, but now we are having a blast together. I’m teaching him all sorts of tricks and he comes trotting up to me every day wondering what we are doing together that day. So if you can make it past his current lung issue, there is still plenty of joy to be had with him.
I’m probably not helping at all am I? Sorry.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
thinking of you today and sending positive vibes xx
Surbie
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Thinking of you and hoping that you get some useful info from the vet. xx
doodle
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His leg was just the same this morning. I rang vet as I need to find out if his results are back as I run out of antibiotics tonight. I said his leg was swollen and what should I do. They are short staffed today with only 1 equine vet so could I send pictures and she wound pass on. He was keen to get out and now it has snowed the ground is better so stuck him out. Looked out slightly later and he was doing his big trot down the field and looked perfectly fine to me. So I am going with the ignore it route unless he becomes lame.
Sandstone his results were good in that ulcers and anaemia better however his lungs are worse. The vets words not mine. All through I have simply passed on what the vet has been saying. And the words severe and concerning is coming from him not me.
Sandstone his results were good in that ulcers and anaemia better however his lungs are worse. The vets words not mine. All through I have simply passed on what the vet has been saying. And the words severe and concerning is coming from him not me.
misst
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K there is nothing useful to say, and I too know how annoying the optomists can be. Thinking of you and just hoping for a good outcome for you and Robin. ((hugs)) xx
chaps89
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I once had a YM tell another livery I should sell my horse rather than keep making up health issues as there was nothing wrong with her but obviously something wrong with me 
(There were plenty of things wrong with her, as found by vets not me!)
Ultimately, we all know our own horses best and if someone is working with a vet some people really should keep their mouths shut. Sadly they don't but it's definitley not personal - it's easier said than done but you're doing the right thing ignoring it as much as possible and working with a vet you trust.
It's rubbish when they're not right. I'm glad he seemed better on his leg today.
(There were plenty of things wrong with her, as found by vets not me!)
Ultimately, we all know our own horses best and if someone is working with a vet some people really should keep their mouths shut. Sadly they don't but it's definitley not personal - it's easier said than done but you're doing the right thing ignoring it as much as possible and working with a vet you trust.
It's rubbish when they're not right. I'm glad he seemed better on his leg today.
honetpot
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You did exactly the right thing. I think you have to think about what makes his life better, which may not be the same as him being fully sound, or being fully well, just comfortable in himself, so he can enjoy that trot if he wants one.
If you have horses long enough we all have one that perhaps has physical problems, and you manage them, so they can have a quality of life, and sometimes that means looking at the whole picture, it is easy for people to be worried about your own or others expectations. You are looking after him well, as long as he is happy, that is all that matters.
doodle
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Spoke to the vet re his leg. We have gone with while he is not obviously lame to monitor and see what it is like tomorrow. If he was happy to trot up field then that’s good. Plus it is a sort of all round swelling it is hopefully not an acute injury. The hose is frozen so I put his cold water boots on that I used to use after xc and will do that for a few days to see what happens. I feel like the worst owner but I don’t have the strength to look into why it is swollen. Obviously if it gets worse or he gets sore we will re assess but vet was happy to leave it for today.
doodle
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He is moulting and itchy (it is due to be -11 tomorrow night ?). So I am using this to my advantage and itching all his itchy bits for hopefully get him back into being touched is a good thing. He points them out and then switches sides when he wants!
Lucky Snowball
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Robin is so lucky to have you. Perhaps he just needs to start moving more to reduce his legs. Fingers still crossed for you both.
Britestar
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One of my lot was 3 leg lame in the field last Tuesday afternoon. Took ages to get him on thr frozen ground .
Leg super swollen. Seen by farrier in case abcess, and vet (owner) who was worried it was tendon.
Next morning pretty much sound but still swollen. Has been in a small pen as does not box rest, looking sounder each day.
Sunday morning, removed stable bandages and an abcess has burst out on his fetlock.
Who knows what he did, there was never any cut or scabs.
At least now I can dress it, get it clean and hopefully get it healed.
You might never find out what it is.
Leg super swollen. Seen by farrier in case abcess, and vet (owner) who was worried it was tendon.
Next morning pretty much sound but still swollen. Has been in a small pen as does not box rest, looking sounder each day.
Sunday morning, removed stable bandages and an abcess has burst out on his fetlock.
Who knows what he did, there was never any cut or scabs.
At least now I can dress it, get it clean and hopefully get it healed.
You might never find out what it is.