Tea Biscuit rounded out last week with some good solid work at the canter. She is becoming more relaxed and balanced in all three gaits. She is really special and I have been on top of cloud nine for more than a few weeks.
BUT!!!
Then came the call. The dreaded call! The one that every horse owner hates. First you see the number. Then you quickly realize the implications involved from hearing from THE BARN MANAGER It was a short and to the point conversation. Tea has a swollen front leg seems to be sound but could I come take a look. One look left me speechless it was smack in the middle her front left leg on the inside and appeared to be ligament or tendon related. With no hope of getting a vet out that late in the day I opted for aggressive cold treatment, a poultice, a wrap for the night and lots of prayer. Fortunately, I was able to get a vet by mid day the next day. I was guarded as he did the ultra sound and scanned each tendon and ligament very carefully. Then he delivered the answer to my prayers Tea-Biscuit bruising on her deep digital flexor tendon. In other words she probably knocked herself pretty good but with the ice and snow we have been having it's any ones guess.
Treatment is one week stall rest and a re-scan in a week, We are now on day 4 and I could not be happier with Tea's adjustment from 24 x 7 out to 24 X 7 in. I have continued to ice, poultice, wrap as well as incorporate magnetic therapy and message in hopes of keeping her as happy as possible. Between schooling rides I have been slipping in to give her a pat and some words of encouragement.
I am always amazed that these large animals can be so fragile. I also feel blessed that I am lucky enough to have a talent that allows me to work with them everyday. God has been so good to me.
