So I was a little nervous this morning because our vet Dr. McNeil was on his way to check on Tanner. After me and my mom have been nursing him this whole week I could only hope for the best. In my mind I still was prepping myself for the worse... aka I would have to let Tanner join the herd in the sky.
As 8am aproached I was left thinking about how much I have already done with my soon to be 4 year old horse. We have done shows...got titles.... awards...trophy buckles...and jackets...parades...and Tanners favorite holding that red, white and blue as we galloped around a crowd stopping in the center to hear our national athem... What a proud moment.
Now I was left thinking what if I wont ever be able to do that with Tanner. It would never be the same. Seeing his golden fur sparkle in the California sun and his white mane and tail flowing in the wind is something I look forward to every day.
I heard the vet roll up and the butterflies hit! I pulled my super big sunglasses over my eyes preparing for the worst.
So Tanner got to get out of his stall for the first time today! He was nuts! He was pushing me and trying to eat all the plants that were in mouths reach and if they werent reachable he would make them. The vet assistant tried to soothe him with some lavender fragrance but that just pissed Tanner off because he couldnt eat it. So after about 2 minutes Dr. McNeil ran to his truk grabbed a huge needle and shot him up with some sedation... no more Mr. Moody!!!
Dr. McNeil unwrapped Tanner's leg and complimented me on my wrap job. As he pulled away the last of it... I could see suprise on his face. I am excited to report that Tanner is on his way to a speedy recovery. Him being a good patient and also him having the best nurses... granny and momma(me) ;)
So only 3 more weeks of wrapping; 60-90 days of just walking; and then a evaluation to see if surgery is still needed to remove the bone chip. Needless to say I will be saving my $ just in case he has to go under the knife!
Till next time...Ride Tall
I am so glad Tanner is doing well. We prayed and look, God has helped him out in a way that no one thought would. He is on his way to being healthy again. Even though Tanner is still wounded, I bet he loves all the attention he is getting. It makes me happy to see you happy.
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