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[RC] serious injury - GarnerTJust an update on my horse, Taz. We went back to the vet for another ultra
sound. I had earmarked a spot on the previous ultrasound to look for this
time. When he was ultrasounded at the end of July, the collateral ligament
was motheaten & torn. There was a hole that looked like a bullet hole; I
thought that would be easy to spot for the next time.
Well, we looked & looked & finally saw a tiny tiny spot that we thought was
the previous hole. It was much better. The rest of the ligament was still
motheaten in appearance; but I was satisfied to see some signs of healing.
I had told myself not to expect much in only 1 month, so I was pleased. We
still have a long way to go.
It's going to take a long time to heal; but I'm in it for the long run.
He's never really been headbobbing lame; just short strided. When he turns
sharply, then you can see it hurts him. Since he's not in a lot of pain, it
makes it easier to see him standing around. I can tell he's lonesome &
wondering just what's going on. He'll get a lot of TLC & brushing. I might
put the saddle on, just so he doesn't forget what his job is!
He's still confined and we're letting nature do it's thing. In a month and
a half, we'll go back. We'll reevaluate at that time. (the vet wants every
month, but at $200 a pop, I can't afford that.)
Thanks again for all the positive & informational emails; I really
appreciate them!
Kathy Garner & Taz (I'm starting to get bored in this
round pen)
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