It was not to be. When I brought Remy in from the 'holding pen' (a smaller paddock attached to the big field) I noticed swelling in his left front. It was also definitely warmer than the right. Uh, uh, not good. He was sound in the walk, but definitely lame in the trot. So no need to continue beyond a few steps. I had worried for a while about the turnout at 'school' as it was very deep in some places, and the rain didn't help. Add some playful horses to the mix and there you go.
Out came the phone to get a vet appointment. Not so easy, with all the pent up demand the earliest I could get our regular vet was 10 days from now. Luckily one of my clients, who just happens to live down the road, had an equine chiropractic appointment I had recommended, and Dr. Kim was able to squeeze us in afterwards. The relief was that the Ultrasound confirmed a DDFT (Deep Digital Flexor Tendon) strain, not a tear. Strain versus tear means two weeks stall rest, not months.
We had set up Saumur after his colic surgery with a small turnout attached to his stall, and luckily kept all the round pen panels we used at the time. So JP had set up Remy's condo in no time. That way Remy is not stuck in a stall, he can move a bit and see his buddies.
Add to that the concierge service he will get in the next weeks: Twice a day 15 min. hand walks, alternating ice boots, Voltaren cream, and poulticing, with cold hosing. Plenty of hay and snacks (better find some lo-cal ones) served during the day, evening, and at night check. All this topped with light bodywork and massage. One could wonder if he just wanted a luxury vacation??
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| Remy's rehab room comes with a Terrasse |
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