Sribbles had her stitches out

Good morning!  The time is never correct on the blog- it's 5 am, in Hudson NH.  Scribbles had her stitches out this Wednesday.  It was uneventful, Dr George removed the stitches from her face without incident. I think it felt good for Scribbles to have the stitches removed.  It really looks good.  On the wound on her right inside leg, she has what's called Proud-flesh, where the wound isnt closing up because the flesh that's new is sort of growing up higher than the skin that wants to close around it.  Dr George gave me some cream to put on it to help with this, and then I have to wrap it.  I've become pretty quick at it!  Best of all when Dr George was about to get in his truck to leave, he said "See you next Spring!".  While he and his family are always a pleasure to see, fingers crossed that we dont see Deerfield Veterinary until we're ready for spring shots. 

Kelly is getting a new horse this weekend, we're welcoming Rosa, a Mustang mare from Maine!  Our daughter, Amy taught / worked  at Camp Runoia in Maine (Belgrade Lakes, it's gorgeous!!!!).  They have an amazing array of learning experiences for the girls who attend the camp, and it's such a cool place. Sailing, gardening, tennis, horsebackriding- the list is endless!  Rosa was part of the riding program for six years and a is ready to be a one-person horse.  Knowing this,  Amy wanted to bring her home.  However, with two horses already of our own, we couldnt consider taking home another.  Kelly however is "horseless", as Missie belongs to her daughter!  As Kelly has been searching for her new horse, I recalled Rosa, made a call to Runoia and we are so fortunate that Rosa was still looking for her new "one person" home. I'm so happy for Kelly- and pleased that Pam will let us welcome her home here.

Okay, Kelly knows that Rosa will be showered with loving from all us girls at the barn, but we all share our horses with each other and sufficiently spoil each and every one.  Though when we saddle up, we clearly know whose horse belongs to who- when they're out there being horses, and looking for some attention I am so happy to say there is no distinction as to which horse is loved most! 

New blankets ... for mom?  
Lastly, Mom , I know you're a little behind on reading my blog, but it's here for you to catch up with when you're back to reading the computer.  My mom has trouble seeing well, (macular degeneration) but loves to watch the horses from her windows in her house.  Unfortunately the brown horses blend in with the brown landscape!  So I've ordered some budget friendly blankets for Splash and Scribbles which are lime green and bright pink plaid so mom can spot the horses a mile away!!  You'll know just as soon as they come in, as you'll see our flashy girls out there in the paddocks behind your house :)

Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's raining again!

This was Scribbles last May, after coming home from her training.  She's looking good now that she's back at home, and out with the herd.  Not as round as in this picture, but we're feeding her lots and she's slowly gaining back some weight that she lost after the accident.  She loves being outside, but with all this rain, I'm nervous about the wind and rain.  Luckily she can stay in for a few hours in the am, and then get turned out.  Luckily I have a big collection of blankets, so she's constantly protected from the weather!  She's very unhappy cooped up in a stall all day. 

Today Dr George will come to remove Scribbles stitches.  It's really exciting- I'm a little nervous to have them removed as it's such a sensitive area on her face and really it's just skin on bone.  Hopefully it's all healed well and she'll be a good girl for Dr George.  I have a feeling sedatives will be in order!  I'll take pictures of her before and after her stitches, I'm hoping she'll be one step closer to looking like her old self- or her new/old self!

Happy Wednesday!!

November 4th- another rainy day

This is a cuteness alert- our little friend Kayla on our pony, Buddy.  Buddy is currently residing in Rehoboth Mass, with two little girls and his own pasturemate.  Someday he will come back home to Hudson, but for now he is being properly ridden and spoiled by two little girls and a family who is able to give him the attention he deserves.  The horses we love come in all different shapes and sizes, and he is one of our favorites.  He was brought to our home as a companion, but we soon learned he LOVED children.  As a mother of teens, my big kids just didnt cut it for Buddy. 

Though many little girls locally fell in love with him, sharing him at home took up my weekends and my own time to dote on my big horses.  Scribbles has never met Buddy.  Someday, I hope my younger sister Beth, and her family move back to NH- and Buddy will come home to be my niece, Brooke's pony.  But until then, many years from now, he is being loved and cared for as he should be by two very special little girls.

Scribbles is doing well today.  She and her pasturemates spent the day with rain sheets on and outside.  They were quite content!  I still fret about a tree falling on Scribbles, but hopefully this weekend will be nice and Phil can cut down the most scary trees.  After the accident, they all look scary to me- but Scribbles isnt phased at all!

 She's lost some weight, I'm working on helping her to put it back on.  I think that her body is working hard to heal, so it's using lots of calories in that way.  I went down tonight to check on her, take off her wet blanket.  She was out of hay, so I gave her more hay, grain and hay stretcher-and carrots.  That horse can eat!!  I like my animals pleasantly round- and though she has a lean build, going into winter I'de like a little fat on those ribs.  Her progress astounds us- and I look forward to seeing her get stronger and stronger.

A month ago today

 Tonight I wrote more thankyou's for the love and support from others- friends old and new who wrote to wish us well, and send hope to Scribbles. It's appreciated more than I can possibly put into words, but I continue to try!!

                                                                              

 Somehow my wonderful husband (who has been my love for 31 years) thought to go  online to find our wedding song on You Tube.  Our wedding song brings me back to being 18, and before that- growing up in the 70's in a rural part of town.

We listened to Melanie over and over, and our wedding song is from Melanie's album, StoneGround Words~    "Together Alone".  So for those of you who are old and hippie enough to remember Melanie, and Brand New Key and Lay Down- and on and on- it brings back memories of being so young.  (Thanks mom and dad for my inner crunchy hippie animal loving spirit!!)  

Hearing the songs, it is very sweet and emotional,  as I am so thankful for the support of my husband with his horse-crazy wife- I brought Scribbles home without asking, knowing I couldnt leave her where she was.  Phil instantly connected with her, and we both wanted to save this little horse, not knowing she'de be saved twice by so many!  So as I was deep in thought about Scribbles journey this last month, and how thankful I am, leave it to Phil to put on a song to bring tears to my eyes!

Okay, enough of the mushy stuff...   Back to Scribbles, First picture:  here she is the day of the accident, Friday, Oct 1st standing up with Dr Georges encouragement, then on October 3rd at Myhre...

And lastly,  here she is at home, her first night home with our trusty lab, Max,  to welcome her- and wait patiently in front of her stall to pick up any treats she may drop! 

Welcome Home Scribbles!!!!!