Off to horsepital we go...

AdorableAlice said:
Good news and she is tucked up at home now.

The scans, which were fascinating to look at, show a strain to one of the ligaments on the patella and a tiny bone chip. I am so pleased I sent her in. Kept in work the injury would have got a lot worse and possibly long term.

A month taking it easy in a small paddock and she can start hacking out before any schooling starts. The veterinary nurses loved her, she was perfect in the stables and when being treated. The very best bit for me happened when I walked into the hospital stables, she was over the door but looked very switched off. I spoke to the staff before approaching Martha, suddenly there was a huge neigh. Martha had recognised my voice and was shouting at me. I nearly cried !

We got her out pronto, she was making a right din which was rather embarrassing in such a busy place. She galloped up the ramp leaving me in her wake. It is lovely to have her home.
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This made me smile - but I bet it made you smile more :). Very glad you have a (not so scary) diagnosis and that she is home safe and sound. Here's to an uneventful smooth recovery.

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JennBags said:
AA I missed your post about Martha the first time round, I'm so pleased you've got a diagnosis and it's easily fixable :) my heart always sinks when I read about horses with stifle problems. Just goes to show we should always go with our gut instinct with horses; when my late palomino tore his meniscus, the vet said at first it was hocks but I knew from the outset it was stifle - I don't think getting the earlier diagnosis would have made much difference to the eventual outcome, but we'll never know now.
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Thank you, the first thoughts when she was found locked up in the stables was meniscus. I am sorry to hear you lost your lad.

The yard has been too quiet with her gone and this morning it was service as normal, plenty of squawking and chatting. She is out in the poorly paddock now telling her neighbours about her adventure.

All I need now is a good outcome to my 2 year scan this morning. A sound Martha and a healthy me will make me very happy.
 
Aw it's lovely when they make a fuss of you, bless her. So they have decided not to operate to take the chip out?
 
AdorableAlice said:
Thank you, the first thoughts when she was found locked up in the stables was meniscus. I am sorry to hear you lost your lad.

The yard has been too quiet with her gone and this morning it was service as normal, plenty of squawking and chatting. She is out in the poorly paddock now telling her neighbours about her adventure.

All I need now is a good outcome to my 2 year scan this morning. A sound Martha and a healthy me will make me very happy.
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Thank you AA :)

Really hope your scan has a good result xx
 
So touching when you realise how much they have connected with you.
Lots of good wishes to Martha for a good recovery and to you for a happy result. : )
 
Fantastic news about Martha, and hope your check up goes well today, so you can crack open the bubbly. <g>
 
It is the news I wanted and needed. The word 'cured' is never used but I am officially disease free and they don't want to see me for another 12 months unless I have any worries.

Words don't describe how I feel but Martha let me have a cry in her mane, she understood.
 
AdorableAlice said:
It is the news I wanted and needed. The word 'cured' is never used but I am officially disease free and they don't want to see me for another 12 months unless I have any worries.

Words don't describe how I feel but Martha let me have a cry in her mane, she understood.
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Oh my lord AA, I am so happy for you. And little Martha, how sweet. Wishing you the best for the future!
 
AdorableAlice said:
It is the news I wanted and needed. The word 'cured' is never used but I am officially disease free and they don't want to see me for another 12 months unless I have any worries.

Words don't describe how I feel but Martha let me have a cry in her mane, she understood.
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That's FANTASTIC news, I have been checking back here regularly to see if you had an update. Onwards and upwards xx
 
Wow just read this thread from start to finish, what a lovely outcome for everyone, so pleased for you!

The bit about her recognising your voice, just wonderful, makes you feel that our feelings toward them are mutual!
 
Had already commented on Martha's news, just seen yours AA - so very very glad to see this. Well done, we have never met but from what i have seen on here you are one amazingly brave lady and you totally deserve this news. x x x
 
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