Sad news about Lari

[J&S]

Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water................. very sorry for you and your horse.

 

[Peglo]

So sorry to hear this Birker. It sounds like you’ve made a sensible plan and hope everything works out the way you want it to. It is very unfair.

 

[MiLeTa]

So sorry to read this- keeping my fingers and toes crossed for both of you

 

[Zoeypxo]

So sorry to read this @Birker2020
I hope he continues to improve over the weekend

 

[Quigleyandme]

I am so sorry to read this. I think your plan is a sound one. You’ve gone above and beyond for Lari and just had the most rotten luck. X

 

[Birker2020]

VIsited thus afternoon. Walking a bit better but concious that may be due to the pain killers. Leg still hot and swollen.

Ice vibed and put leg in deep bucket of water. The instant ice packs have come through the post so I can start to use those under the vibrating boots.

Feeling a little more hopeful but anxious not to fall into the trap of thinking he us less painfull on it as good news. Because he will be as he's on bute.

Two still from video

 

[EllieBeast]

My goodness I’m so sorry, you’ve already proven that you’ll go to the ends of the earth for this boy. He could have wished for no better owner, and if this is the time to say goodbye- it will be in the knowledge that he had the best, most selfless owner he could ever have wished for

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Oh Birker I’m so sorry, you have gone above and beyond for Lari, I hope it’s something minor x

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Goodness, what an awful shock. I am so sorry to hear your news.

Regardless of how this goes, I hope you find comfort in knowing that you’ve always done your best by him. It’s really all we can do for them - they don’t seem to help themselves unfortunately.

 

[Barton Bounty]

What a handsome chunk of a boy he is. It is a shame this is happening to you.

 

[Upthecreek]

Sorry to see this. Unfortunately Lari does seem like one of those horses that will be very difficult to keep injury free and field sound. I know you aren’t there yet and you’re awaiting further assessment by the vet, but there is no shame in making the decision to stop putting yourself and him through it. You’ve given him every chance and I really feel for you being in this position again.

 

[misst]

Just seen this Birker. What a horrible thing to happen. Poor Lari and poor you. It is so hard when we love them so much. I hope he can have a retirement if you want him to but he has had every chance and you likely don't need the stress of this. Take care of yourself as well as Lari x

 

[Michen]

VIsited thus afternoon. Walking a bit better but concious that may be due to the pain killers. Leg still hot and swollen.

Ice vibed and put leg in deep bucket of water. The instant ice packs have come through the post so I can start to use those under the vibrating boots.

Feeling a little more hopeful but anxious not to fall into the trap of thinking he us less painfull on it as good news. Because he will be as he's on bute.

Two still from video

You are a true example of someone who loves their horse to bits. I am so sorry this happened to you and him when you are trying so genuinely hard to give him a future. Whatever happens, he’s lucky he ended up in your care.

 

[Denali]

Oh goodness Birker I am so sorry.

 

[Goldenstar]

Your luck is beyond bad .
You deserved this retirement to work you really really did .
Keep icing and when the swelling is down get it scanned and make a decision based on the best possible information.

 

[southerncomfort]

Oh B, what absolutely rotten luck. I'm so sorry this has happened.

Thinking of you and Lari, and sending support for whatever decisions need to be made in the coming days.

 

[wren123]

I'm really sorry @Birker2020 x

 

[Red-1]

Just wanted to wish you well for Lari's scan today. I hope you get a clear answer.

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Fingers crossed for a clear answer today Birker x

 

[Sanversera]

thinking of you and Lari today xx

 

[Trouper]

Hope you get some answers today.

 

[Horseysheepy]

Good luck Birker and Lari.

 

[southerncomfort]

Thinking of you today B.

I hope the way forward is clear after the scan.

 

[Birker2020]

Amazing news. Had vet out and he was very happy with his improvement over the past four days. The swelling had gone down, walking so much better, more definition, much less heat, he really seems to have turned the corner the past 24 hours.

We scanned and he has some damage to SSDF and DDFT but as he is only retired and not ridden (in which case that would mean the end of ridden work) the vet says he completely expects him to be fine for retirement purposes.

We brought him back home tonight. He's been renamed Boomerang on account of the fact this is the 2nd time he's left the yard and returned! The first time was April 2022 when he went on sales livery and came home which I was delighted about at thd time.

So the plan is to rehab for a few weeks, box rest, icing, bandaging and reduction of bute. In hand walking (he's been mooching around a closed off yard for the past three days) and introduction to small paddock. When the weather is milder and the sea of mud dried off he will be going back to retirement which he will be delighted about.

I'm so thrilled! I cried when the vet said he wouldn't need to be pts.

Going to bed as I'm exhausted. But I will sleep well tonight!

Thanks so much for your lovely kindness all x

 

[Kunoichi73]

That's fantastic news! So happy for you (and him)!

 

[wren123]

I'm so pleased for you!

 

[albeg]

Fantastic news B. Hope the rehab goes smoothly and he's back to his new friends soon.

 

[Titchy Pony]

That's the best news!

 

[Horseysheepy]

Excellent news Birker!

 

[ycbm]

I'm glad you got the answer you wanted, B. Nobody can doubt your devotion to Lari, that's for sure.
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