Navi's cut

Last Saturday the 25th of April Navi decided to try and test the fence. Well it didn't end up so well and she cut her hock really bad. We were lucky in that we caught it right away (the barn manager was calling us when we were pulling in the drive)

I would be lying if I said I didn't almost freak out when I saw this. I was really didn't know what to think. The vet was great and got there within 10 minutes. It was 6pm on Saturday! He poked around, cleaned it and couldn't detect any joint fluid meaning we had lucked out and she missed the joint! So we stitched it up and put her on stall rest for 8 days with a standing wrap.

Now here we are 8 days later and she has had one follow up and rewrap with the vet (last Wed). Yesterday we pulled the wrap and rewrapped a smaller bandage. She also was allowed to have some more freedom so she got the whole run.

Day 8 Stitches still in and looking good. 

A bit more freedom

The stitches are schedule to come out next Friday. Hopefully she keeps them in until then. As far as follow up her fence that she tried to push through is getting hot wire before she goes back to pasture. She is weight baring and has good range of motion so I think we lucked out.  And in case anyone is wondering... we have $565.00 in vet bills from this cut not counting any future appts. Now were is the bubble wrap...