very quick Raff update....

[Bowen4Horses]

just a quicky, as i'm starving and need my dinner.

background: raff broke his radius (top of leg) 8 weeks ago. had 7 weeks being cross tied. angelic. then untied a week ago. cue crazed monster. tried leading him out in hand (vet's advice) and it was totally dangerous. he exploded.

vet came and gave him 2 week sedation jab. didn't even touch the sides.

vet today said we could risk turning him out (i know raff, and know that's what he needed). it was a risk but as the vet said, even being in the stable was a risk now as he was just not himself at all, and i couldn't even muck him out safely.

anyway... a bit of sedalin, a couple of lunge lines and two brave (lovely) people later... he is in a very small turnout area (about twice the size of a stable) and has his head down, grazing. he's said hello to the horses over the fence, and stood enjoying the wind in his face/sun on his back for a while... he's completely settled... and already the old, lovely, sweet, adorable Raff is back.

i heart my raff.

xxxx

 

[kerilli]

fantastic, great news, hope he stays lovely and sane!

 

[Puppy]

Terrific news So glad to hear he is FINALLY out, and doing so well xx

 

[MrsMozart]

How splendid . So pleased hunny

Hot choccy to you, carrots to Raff

 

[Haniki]

I can't believe it's been 8 weeks (although it probably seems longer to you). Hope his recovery continues well.

 

[LauraWheeler]

Glad to hear he is doing well and behaving now he is out. Hope he continus to improve. Keep us updated.

 

[Bowen4Horses]

I can't believe it's been 8 weeks (although it probably seems longer to you). Hope his recovery continues well.

it's felt like an eternity.... literally!

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Very glad to hear good news!!

 

[chaps89]

Oh how fantastic that so far so good.
I missed the reason as to what happened, just knew something had and was wondering how he was doing the other day- glad to hear it's going ok so far.

 

[Spottyappy]

Wowee!, he is doing SO well. Hopefully, the old sane raff will now re-emerge.
Keep up your hard work. Oh, and the updates!

 

[Eriskayowner]

That's brilliant news - congratulations!!!

I felt so sorry for you after your desperate post. I'm so glad that your laid back, sensible horse is back, as we all thought he would be.

Onwards and upwards!

E x

 

[Bowen4Horses]

I felt so sorry for you after your desperate post.

E x

i felt a bit sorry for myself... but yes, he does seem to be back already. bless him. it was such a stressful time for all of us.

i'm looking forward to tomorrow now, cos i know (hope) we're over the worst. and i can start doing things with him again. i think i'll leave him alone for a few days, maybe gradually increase his turnout area... and then start some in hand stuff with him in a few days time. maybe even a week. there's no rush now, as long as he's happy.

 

[Chestnuttymare]

great news. No harm done then from his last mad moment? keep the updates coming

 

[Sarah Sum1]

Aww So pleased he is doing so well! I heart Raff too

 

[Thelwell_Girl]

We <3 your Raff too!

 

[Cash]

Yayyyyy well done Rafferoo (and Clipcloppoperoo )

 

[Booboos]

That is great news!!! I am so pleased you are over the worst! If he doesn't have any weight considerations and you can keep moving his little pen so that he has a lot of grass to eat that should really keep him occupied and out of trouble.

 

[debsflo]

bless him.hope he continues to be a good boy for you ..

 

[Katie__Connie]

Oh that's fabulous news... so so pleased for you and Raff xx

 

[Thistle]

Great news, hope the healing continues.

 

[SVMel]

Brilliant news! Was wondering how you were all getting on! Hope he continues to behave, and gets better quick.

Much love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx