Cairo tried to die upon arrival at camp.
He panicked unloading, sliced his leg, started gushing blood, had an emergency vet call, and landed himself on 10-14 days stall rest vs training.
Horses. Wtf.
On call vet was initially headed to a colic so she had me wrap until she could get there.
Anyway, we this stopped the bleeding until we pulled off the wrap which stuck to it and… yeah.
Thankfully, despite the vets concern because it’s gnarly looking, he went out of his way to avoid ligaments or do real damage. After a few ugly steps, he’s been walking sound and so far (even hours later), pretty much no swelling.
Because of the size of the skin flap, the vet did throw in some stitches but left some drainage spots as well. And now we wait. Depending on how he’s going, he’ll get re-wrapped by me or the vet on Monday depending on if he needs a follow up.
Now he gets lots of antibiotics just in case. 2 kinds. Not taking any chances.
Three Chestnuts 
Oh my goodness, I’m SO sorry to read this. It feels like the hits just keep on coming for you with horses. I hope his recovery is uneventful, although I hate that (I assume) he’s spending your training board money on recovery board now, ughhhhhh.
Thanks. Everyone (including the vet and barn manager) has suggested that nay take on training board so I asked. I offered to do all meds and was told not to worry about it (I provided all feed prepared for 2 horses so that’s helping a lot). Anyway, we’ll see. Worst best case, he’ll get 2 weeks of training. Best case? They both get 2 weeks. Worst case, no one gets anything.
I had a pity party last night but it’s out of my control. What can I do, right? Horses.
horses!
That’s all I’ve got.
Horses make me cry sometimes.
JFC is all I have to say. I’m glad it wasn’t worse and also hope you’re still able to get your training in. At least the facility they’re staying in looks really nice?
It could be worse? But it could also be better. Going to follow up with the vet today and maybe that’ll ease some anxiety. And maybe Nay will calm down and that will ease the rest. My stress level is at an all time high.
Thanks. He’s being good though I think 2 weeks will be a long time w/o turnout lol
Ugh. Horses are terrible. I’m so sorry. Hope he heals up quickly and you can actually get some training done.
Thanks. He’s handling himself surprisingly well but horses really suck sometimes, right?