Winds at my house were strong enough to knock over people, but thank God no
damage to my home, barn, horses, trees, trailer, etc.
My biggest concern was for the horse that had surgery 2 weeks ago of a
non-healing stifle fracture. I posted about him a few weeks ago. I
called the vet in advance of the storm, she said to wrap his leg with strong
supportive bandages and turn him out. He's supposed to be at stall rest
for a few more weeks. So of course, like any outside horse kept locked up
for a few weeks, the first thing he did was roll a bunch of times, then buck,
rear, and buck some more. Then gallop around the pasture. Then the
bunch settled down to ride out the storm. Nothing for me to do but wait it
out.
This morning, his leg is less swollen than before the storm, and no sign
oftenderness or of lameness at the walk. He looks great. Seems
like the overnight turnout caused no ill effect that I can tell. After
stripping his soaked stall and rebedding it, I put him back in, which seemed
like torture. Hopefuly this is a good sign that things are healing well,
and that his is ready to increase his activity just a bit. The vet was
worried that this would set him back. I'm glad this was a case of false
alarm.
I hope all your critters are safe.
"Life is not a
journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and
well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --WOW-- what a ride !! "
