Y'all, I've just had the most horrible evening. When I got to the barn to feed, I discovered that Bob had about half cut his right front leg off. I have no idea on what or even when it happened but it was sometime after I fed last night. The vet said it was more than 8 hours ago coz he couldn't stitch it. The cut is right on the knee cap and had a flap hanging that was about the size of the palm of my hand. It just made me sick. All the vet could do was cut it off, debride it and bandage it. There was a big hunk of meat that he had to cut off and a small piece of tendon but he seems to be able to walk ok, although it's swollen and you can tell it's sore. I hope it doesn't make him permanently lame. He said he'd probably take most of the winter to heal and would be somewhat lame for a while but should get over it in time. I was so thankful that it wasn't any worse than it was, and it could've been, but all I could think was Darn! Bob's the best moving horse I've ever had and I was so looking forward to riding him this fall but it looks like his riding days are over for a while. Y'all just keep him in your prayers that he'll be sound again. Thanks!
So sorry to hear about Bob! Prayers for speedy recovery! What on earth caused the cut?
Poor Bob. Hopefully he will heal fast. It always amazes me how fast they can recover.
I hope and pray he has a quick recovery and is sound when he does.
Oh dear. I feel just awful for you and for Bob.... and what a tough injury to heal.
Is it immobilized or can he move and have it still heal?
I am so sorry. Yes, I'll sure keep him in my prayers for a full recovery.
I'm am so sorry. Dam, it always seems like the good ones are the ones that get hurt. Here's hoping for the best.
Becky
Wow Frog, I completely missed the first post about Bob. I'm so sorry. I'll keep in my prayers.