Dr George's first visit since the accident



"I wish I was out of this pen, snuggling with Beckett!"

 Today Dr George, his assistant Ali and his adorable 3 year old assitant (aka Laynie) came out today to assess Scribbles condition.  Laynie is a self-professed horse lover, and told me all about how much she loves horses- and she also really enjoyed Allison's goats, who live with our horses. My children are 15, 19 and 20- so it was a joy to listen to a 3 year olds view of the world for a little bit.  I was so happy to see Dr George, and to show him how great Scribbles was doing- and he in turn made my day by bringing Laynie with him.  Since I was dressed for work, I got to hang out with Laynie and Kelly was nice enough to do the horse holding.  It made my day.

Okay, back to Scribbles.  Dr George looked her over thoroughly, and was pleased, but not surprised by her recovery.  He spoke of how horses are amazing healing machines- and can and will recover from traumas such as this- given the chance!  He changed her eye medication, as there is not an infection in her left eye anymore. Despite her diet of free choice hay, hay stretcher pellets and a couple quarts of grain a day, she has lost quite a bit of weight during the course of recovery.  We are changing her feed to a senior feed for a while, three times a day to give her all the energy she needs to get stronger.  He has such a great way of keeping things simple, calm and is so reassuring.  I am so so so lucky he is our vet, and was there on Oct 1st to help us with the decision to give her a chance.  We're really proud of our horse, and her will and ability to bounce back.  Tonight I told Phil  (on the way to Beaver Valley in Pelham, to get Scribbles new grain) that now that all the scary stuff is behind us I am so assured that we made the decision to help her through this rather than euthanize her.  He said he never doubted the decision, and it's comforting to me that not only do I have his support, but that he loves her as much as I do.

Lots of people suggested that, euthanasia- and when we look at the life in her now, it's clear what decision was right.  No regrets, ever- and I look forward to her continued recovery and eventually riding my little trail horse again.  Those who rescue horses often promise a forever home, not knowing what the future will hold.  We promised that, a couple of years ago, not realizing the magnitude of it and how meaningful it would become.