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Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest One of the the daily activities around here is to give Rodney time out in the pasture. Fortunately (!!), he chooses to stay in sight of the barnContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 18 Feb, Listening To Milton”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest This adventure manages to be both stressful and boring. A delightful combination. In Other News Treating myself to lectures as well as books. “Milton’s rehab has involved aContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 17 Feb”

Dogs are doing well. Rose is still a sausage, but more of a summer sausage, less of an overstuffed bratwurst. Jas has developed bit of a wobble. We’ve bought a sling to steady her up & down the ramp to the outside. Yes, we built a ramp. Not our first Basset Hound. Not our firstContinue reading “Dog Update, Wherein Jasmine Pursues Her Calling As Sanitation Supervisor”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest Sent weekly photo to vet. Got the thumbs up. Vet asked us to feel along the incision for soft spots, which might indicate a possible hernia. In-house medical advisorContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 15 Feb, with Photo Poll”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Week 7 post surgeryWeek 1 of paddock rest Skidmarks. Notice the second set off to the left. We tried having Rodney out grazing on his own while Milton was on a leadrope for hand-grazing. First time. AllContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 14 Feb”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Seven weeks post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONEStarting week 1 of four weeks of paddock restStill to go, four weeks of pasture rest Starting today, Milton has veterinary permission for turnoutContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 13 Feb, Phase III”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. [Begin] Finishing week 6 post surgeryFinishing week 4 of stall rest Horses shod end of last week. Nine weeks. Amazing how long shoes last when you sit around with your hooves up on a metaphorical couch. Blacksmith hasContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 12 Feb”