We met again at the hitching post...or in this case the bath rack

I havent posted in awhile mainly because A) I have been really busy B) I have been doing the same thing everyday with "the beast" and didnt want to bore you C) I kept forgetting.

I dont remember if I wrote that Tanner is on a shot that is supposed to calm him down... its like a horsey "prozac". I think its working. But then again today on our daily adventure to the bath rack he started goofing off. He is kind of cute when he does this its like he is playing. He jumps and lifts up... and then I get nervous and ask him to stop. Im not going to lie its very intimidating one false move and he would clobber me.

Today was also his last day of the 15 pills in the morning and in the evening. Which is great! Giving a horse that much medication is no fun... Although he was the dream little medicine eater he licks that bucket clean.

Tomorrow, I am going to re-wrap Tanner's leg but this time we get to use different supplies. Usually the wrapping proccess consists of a cotton sheet then medical vet wrap and then a casing of stick tape. We are moving along in our healing so we are upgrading to a quilted sheet and then just a polo wrap... sounds a lot easier. I am also going to bathe Tanner if the weather permits. And if its sunny enough I may put some more sun-in in his mane and tail since they are kind of yellow.

We called the San Louis Rey Equine Hospital to schedule Tanner's ultrasound. We are going in on March 13 which yes is a Friday... and is perfectly a month since this disaster happend. Best case scenario is they find nothing is wrong... no tears and no problems with that bone chip.... next best case would be that he tore a ligament but very slightly and it would only take 4-5 months off.... worst case would be that the chip is what is causing the problem then surgery would be mandatory... and the most terrible scenario is that the surgery wont work.

I am keeping positive however because of all the progress he is already showing. On our walks he is barely short striding the leg which is a blessing in itself. So until we get to the vet I can only pray that all will be well.

Ride Tall~