Ouch!

Well, yesterday started off as a busy day off for me and things never improved. I went out to visit the boys and was planning on a nice trail ride with Gus. He had seemed like he was adjusting well... living out 24/7 and enjoying the decent weather. Well, was I ever wrong.

Got out there and here's what I discovered:



Needless to say, we discovered what happened, to an extent. Either Gringo was being an *ss or Gus spooked, regardless he was scared and bolted into the woods. He tried to skirt through between a tree and the fence, but there wasn't enough space. He ended up getting entangled with the fence and got shocked repeatedly. The end result is what you see above, plus this next video of his eye.



Anyways, it's a good thing he had his eye mask on as it saved that eye quite a bit. I feel horrible for him though. I did end up calling the vet out, to the tune of $111.50. He's been cleared as "good to go" but we are doing a week's worth of antibiotics, just to be on the safe side. The medication is called Uniprim. He's also on Previcox for a week too, to ward off any pain. Cool hosing and plenty of movement and everything should be fine again. No work until the swelling in his knee goes down... hopefully that won't be too long from now.

Here's a few more shots of his leg injuries:



This is the knee that's really messed up. The area just to the front of the knee is right where a tendon sheath is located. He narrowly missed cutting it...

Gringo Photos

Here's Gringo's photos cause for whatever reason they wouldn't load on the previous post:

They made it.

Well, the boys made the move successfully. No issues what so ever, except Gus giving Gringo the hairy eyeball while we were trying to load him (Gringo). Gus loaded like an old trooper... no issues whatsoever.

Anyways, thank GOD, they adjusted very well. Gringo knew exactly where he was and was so happy to be back home. Gus basically took his lead and has adjusted quite well. We've had no issues with either of them... with the exception of Gringo picking on Gus when they are eating their hay.

Regardless, they are doing well. Gus is not happy, but he's having to wear a grazing muzzle... the grass is way greener then I thought it'd be, and he's at greater risk for founder considering his other metabolic issues. So... we're having fun trying to get him to adjust.

Here's some photos I took yesterday on their first day at the new farm.

Gus looking so happy (I think he's smiling):


And another one of Gus:


Here he is sporting his grazing muzzle:


And another withe the muzzle, which he HATES:

So, what'd ya think... pretty curly hair, right? But surprisingly, he does not have Cushings Disease, yet..

Another view of the coat/topline:

Here's the resident oldie, Toaster. He's in the ballpark of 32 years of age.

Here Gus, with Buster, T and Sable.

Here's all five of them, minus Toaster as he's in another pasture.

Nothing new on the home front.

Well, nothing new yet... I was gone on vacation to Georgia last week and therefore haven't been out to the barn in forever (nearly two weeks, I think). So Saturday is THE DAY. The day the boys move to their new barn, hopefully permanently - least til I can move them to my place eventually. It's going to be a sad day; I just hope things go well with introducing the boys.

Otherwise, the trip to Georgia was awesome. I got loads of new clothes and a few horse items too... like two lead ropes, a stall chain, hay net, etc. But, I love my new shirts and gloves. So excited to finally wear them.

I'm seriously looking at getting a Flip Mino. It's a kind of video recorder that's all digital. I first saw it advertised on the blog, Behind the Bit (she's listed under my profile, I think). Love the way they provide clearer videos and the ease of use. Definitely want better quality video, but it's hard to do when my camera is only so good.

Anyways, nothing else is new. I'm sure I'll have plenty to talk about come this weekend, with the move and all... hopefully all good news.

New Video.

Here's the video to go with those photos from my previous blog the other day. Note, the quality is pretty crappy, as it was also taken with my Blackberry... so everything is distorted (gaits are messed up, lighting stinks, etc) but it gets the point across.



He's still quite lame, but... he doesn't seem as horrible as he has been previously. We'll see how he changes (hopefully for the best) once he moves to his new boarding barn come May 1st. I'm pleased with his progress outside. The video posted above was only his second time since last fall that he'd been outside under saddle. I've noticed him being more and more spooky lately, but thankfully he kept his min together and was a good boy for me the other night.

Anyways, don't know too much else. I'm planning on going to Georgia next week. I'm super excited. Lots of fun tack shops to go check out and my good friend (who lives down there now) and I are planning on a good ol' fashioned trail ride. Super exciting! More to come later...

Some more photos!

Here's some new photos that were taken last night. Nevermind their quality... they were taken with my Blackberry.

New Photos.

I've been bad lately about updating this blog. There's just been so much stuff to do, with the horses themselves and now my wedding plans. Anyways, here's some updates.

Gus had been progressing nicely. He's still off, but we're working a lot on just walking on. Easier said then done, but he's doing well. We've started walking outside again since the weather is FINALLY cooperating. It's so nice having nice, warm weather. Today was our second ride outside since last fall. He was pretty good. I've noticed him being spookier lately, but I think his vision is starting to go in the right eye.

Here's some photos I took this morning after our ride:

I think he looks okay... definitely could stand to lose some weight, but just a little bit. I'm hoping once we get him moved to his new boarding barn and change his diet that he'll start looking better.

And Gringo, well he's almost entirely shed out, unlike Gus - who's just starting. Gringo is looking great... butt high again, but otherwise weight is wonderful. He's in the ballpark of 1000lbs, which is ideal for him.

He's still barefoot... and seems to be moving better. He's still most definitely off, but he seems much more comfortable. Here's a photo of him after a recent grooming session. The pile of hair is deceiving... it was HUGE!