I just bought my first cob! Introduction + feed advice + photos!

[Tarragon]

You must be exhausted! Poor pony and poor you. I have my fingers crossed and sending ((())))

 

[Red-1]

Yay, there is still some in there, but the vet is confident it will pass, so he has the tube out!

He has had 15 minutes at grass. meanwhile, I swept the stable clean of rape straw and raked the patio with my fingers to get as many threads of discarded hay removed.

Of course, he has found some. I can only do what I can do.

 

[rabatsa]

Brilliant news. Now for the rest to pass and Rigsby to slowly refill. Then sleep for his people.

 

[cauda equina]

Well done Red, you must be relieved and shattered in equal measure

 

[Alibear]

Oh this is wonderful news, fingers are still crossed for everything to keep progressing well.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Excellent news!

 

[DressageCob]

I may have shed a happy tear or two. Good lead Mr R! Keep pooping.

 

[Red-1]

Shavings should have been delivered already, his stable is swept clean, it is getting dark and no shavings yet.

I am too exhausted for another issue tonight!

 

[DressageCob]

Shavings should have been delivered already, his stable is swept clean, it is getting dark and no shavings yet.

I am too exhausted for another issue tonight!

Are you anywhere near me (Cheshire)? I can drop some round

 

[Mum4b]

So happy to see Rigsby with no tube having a little munch. You are all heading in the right direction - come on boy, nearly there! x

 

[scats]

So pleased he is feeling a bit better. We all have a huge soft spot for Rigsby x

 

[ycbm]

Glad to read the good news on my return from a day out, I kept wondering and hoping.

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[Red-1]

Are you anywhere near me (Cheshire)? I can drop some round

Thank you so much, that has made me feel teary in a good way, X.

Shavings came, the big flake posh, dust free ones. They are Blue Frog, no dust whatsoever.

Rigs went in and... started eating them. Cut me a break Rigsby!

He had his muzzle back on.

Mr Red got some of the Saracen Recovery Mash, good job as Rigs said no thank you to plain Speedy Beet or Lami Gel. He is on a handful every 2 hours for today.

He has done another poo, it was firmer, so yes, this time I think it was the blockage.

I am exhausted, just put all my jackets in the wash, they stunk of horse reflux and diarrhoea. Had a shower. Now Mr Red is cooking a lasagna.

 

[marmite89]

Thank you so much, that has made me feel teary in a good way, X.

Shavings came, the big flake posh, dust free ones. They are Blue Frog, no dust whatsoever.

Rigs went in and... started eating them. Cut me a break Rigsby!

He had his muzzle back on.

Mr Red got some of the Saracen Recovery Mash, good job as Rigs said no thank you to plain Speedy Beet or Lame Gel. He is on a handful every 2 hours for today.

He has done another poo, it was firmer, so yes, this time I think it was the blockage.

I am exhausted, just put all my jackets in the wash, they stunk of horse reflux and diarrhoea. Had a shower. Now Mr Red is cooking a lasagna.

So pleased to hear Rigsby is on the mend! Mr Red sounds like a hero, you’ve got a good one there ??

 

[SEL]

That's a relief - enjoy the lasagne!

 

[Fraggle2]

Think Rigsby will owe Mr Red a really nice Xmas present x

 

[Spanny]

Well done Red and Mr Red (seriously, I think you are both amazing!), and well done Rigsby!! I hope everyone can have something to eat and a well deserved rest tonight.

 

[chaps89]

Well done all 3 of you. Focus on the positive - it’s a good sign he wanted to eat again, even if it was misdirected in trying to eat his bed.
Mr Red is a keeper (as I’m sure you know) hope you can enjoy your lasagne and have a slightly more relaxed evening tonight

 

[Bradsmum]

A big cheer for team Rigsby, so pleased that the improvement has continued. Enjoy the lasagne and a good nights sleep.

 

[Red-1]

8.20pm and he is out for another 15 minutes at grass. He was very surprised, but pleased!

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

My goodness you have all really been through it! Poor Rigsby, although it sounds like he has had the very best care possible from yourself and Mr Red. Pleased to read things moving in the right direction (literally!) and just hoping it continues and Rigsby is feeling all better very soon.

 

[Red-1]

I haven't said it before, but thank you everybody for your support.

I have supported people before with poorly horses, and they have all said how helpful it is. I can say that I too found it helpful, knowing that there are people out there, strangers, but not strangers, all rooting for Riggers.

It has also been helpful that you all know how exhausting it all is. It 'shouldn't' be, as I have been off work, but it is. Very stressful.

I have told my boss that I am off for the rest of the week. I need to focus on him.

 

[Red-1]

Oh, and Mr Red was doing as proper happy dance as, when I just went to turn him out, Rigs had done two poos!

 

[DizzyDoughnut]

Yayy for Rigsby! So happy he's felling better. Hopefully you and Mr Red will be able to get some sleep tonight and fingers crossed he stops trying to eat his bed soon but at least you know he's got his appetite back.

 

[Red-1]

Yayy for Rigsby! So happy he's felling better. Hopefully you and Mr Red will be able to get some sleep tonight and fingers crossed he stops trying to eat his bed soon but at least you know he's got his appetite back.

He won't eat it tonight, as he will be muzzled. I will keep him muzzled when unattended until he is allowed to eat a meaningful amount of food, as opposed to the odd handful he is allowed right now. Poor lad, he just can't help himself.

 

[Sam_J]

So pleased that Rigsby is on the mend. I'm glad you're taking the rest of the week off work - hopefully you'll be able to catch up on some rest!

 

[Red-1]

Rigs is back in, with his 1 handful of sloppy mash. Mr Red is going to go out as late as he can and give a last handful of mash, then muzzle up. He is also going to sort the washing machine, as I have a lot of stinky clothes washing. I felt barely human when I came in this evening.

I think I need to go to bed! At least I can monitor on cctv whenever I wake up, but I won't be asking Alexa to keep alarming me every 2 hours tonight.

 

[Red-1]

One of my stray thoughts was, at least I have wrapped my secret Santa, before all this started! Ready to post. Will post tomorrow, hopefully.

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Great news ??? have been checking in and worrying about Riggers all day, so so pleased for you all. So....does Mr Red admit he likes Rigsby just a little bit now ? ? xx

 

[Red-1]

Great news ??? have been checking in and worrying about Riggers all day, so so pleased for you all. So....does Mr Red admit he likes Rigsby just a little bit now ? ? xx

I just asked him. He says no.