Bumps and Bruises

If we asked CMK how she's doing she'd say "It sucks to be me". While laying the filly down for her re-wrap & re-splint session, Filly landed on CMK's knee. The POP could be heard throughout the barn. This morning it's hard to say who's having more trouble walking, Filly or CMK.

Filly got her new, shorter splints on tonight. Her knees are now only padded for protection in case she falls. It's time to own stock in Vet Wrap. CMK has lost count on the number of rolls used & there will be many, many more needed. Filly's knees should now be able to be used normally in hopes the tendons will strengthen & begin to function normally. Her right knee is still quite swollen but the left knee is starting to look normal. The left fetlock is also still swollen but should start to look better soon. After learning to run, buck, spin & kick wearing splints covering the entire leg, the poor filly had the silliest look on her face when her knees could actually bend. She took the slowest steps & watched how her own legs were moving. Then she found out that laying down & getting up had just gotten much easier. Even better is being able to tuck those little front legs while sleeping, instead of having them always sticking straight out. Filly seems to be enjoying her new "legs". Poor little girl now has a bad case of diarrhea. Not only did she have to suffer the indignity of a hinny wash & Desitin swab, she got a good dose of Pepto. Those little pink lips sure are cute. But YUK, even the milkbar tastes icky after all that. After trying to nurse from both sides, looking for one that tasted good, Filly gave up & lay down for a nap. Some days it's hard to be a foal.

Mama is doing really good. On the weight tape she is 821lbs today. Wooohoooo... Getting close to that 250lbs gained mark. Her coat is getting shiny & she's finally starting to look healthy, still thin but healthy. What a sweet mommy. While her filly was getting new splints she stood over her, rubbing her nose across her filly & softly nickering to her. What wonderful creatures are horses. It's so hard to believe people abuse them, neglect them, starve them, & still they can be so forgiving. Horses are truly amazing creatures.