2 month Update pic. pg. 5...BAD Injury on new horse! (pic)

3horses · 09-30-2009, 06:32 AM

When I went to the barn this morning I found that my new mare had laid her leg wide open on something. I cleaned it the best I could, wrapped it to hold the skin in place, and placed an emergency call to the vet. He won't be able to get here for about 4 hours. Please say some prayers for Shiloh to have a healthy healing. Warning...pic is kinda graphic.

I'm a nervous wreck waiting for the Doc!

Berry · 09-30-2009, 06:38 AM

Oh dear, that looks like it'll hurt...but does not look terribly deep so it should heal with the right care. Were you able to spot what she may have snagged that on? I'd do a thorough search of her stall area while you are waiting for the vet.

Please update us once you've seen the vet and let us know how she's doing.

3horses · 09-30-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Berry

Oh dear, that looks like it'll hurt...but does not look terribly deep so it should heal with the right care. Were you able to spot what she may have snagged that on? I'd do a thorough search of her stall area while you are waiting for the vet.

Please update us once you've seen the vet and let us know how she's doing.

She was out int he pasture when it happened. I walked the front pasture and my husband walked the back pasture but we found nothing-not even a blood stain to indicate where it may have happened.

Sirita_88 · 09-30-2009, 06:48 AM

Oh no! I'm sorry that happened! I hope she heals quickly!

Cait · 09-30-2009, 06:57 AM

Oh my!

I hope she does ok. And yes, give us an update once the vet comes out!

tuffsmom · 09-30-2009, 07:43 AM

Many prayers and hopefully the vet will get out there quicker.

3horses · 09-30-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tuffsmom

Many prayers and hopefully the vet will get out there quicker.

Vet just called. He will be here in about an hour. Still praying for a good healing...

Amy · 09-30-2009, 08:16 AM

That looks nasty... but like someone else said, not too deep... good luck with the vet.

Reshea · 09-30-2009, 08:20 AM

prayers for good news from the vet and a speedy recovery.

Terry · 09-30-2009, 08:33 AM

Oh, wow!

Poor thing, that looks painful, but as others have said, at least it doesn't look to be too deep. It's so frustrating when something like this happens and we can't find what they did it on.

Healing prayers coming your way.

candy4legs · 09-30-2009, 08:37 AM

Had a horse strip the skin like this on his back leg and about 6 months later again on his front leg...keeping it clean and spraying with schreiner's at least twice a day healed him right up(took a couple of months for the wound to heal completely), with barely a scar...praying for similar results with your horse...

horsemom4 · 09-30-2009, 08:40 AM

OOOOO, ouch! Sending good healing thoughts to her....... Luckily it isn't a deep wound.

horselady · 09-30-2009, 08:47 AM

Looks like a leg was caught in a fence with wire? Voice of experience here,
I am sure the vet will cut off that skin, and advise you what to do to encourage healing.
prayers for quick healing.

3horses · 09-30-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by candy4legs

Had a horse strip the skin like this on his back leg and about 6 months later again on his front leg...keeping it clean and spraying with schreiner's at least twice a day healed him right up(took a couple of months for the wound to heal completely), with barely a scar...praying for similar results with your horse...

What is schreiner's, please?

Horselady44 · 09-30-2009, 10:30 AM

My goodness! That looks painful...that is crazy that you couldnt find where she did that...It dosnt really look like barbwire(dont know if you have that or not) But, does look like she got it caught on a fence of somesort...I dont know... I sure hope she heals quickly...keep us updated Please...(((HUGS FOR SHILOH and for you!)))) Poor Girl

Valerie62 · 09-30-2009, 11:00 AM

Wow! They sure know how to get hurt don't they? I hope the vet visit is painless (for the horse and your wallet) and that Shiloh has a speedy recovery. As long as your diligent in your treatment that should heal up nicely with very little scarring.

Good luck!

3horses · 09-30-2009, 11:02 AM

Here is the shot of her leg after the vet left...Sorry, it's a cell phone shot...

He gave her penicillin and a tetanus anti-body shot as well as something to put her to sleep on her feet so that he could work with her leg. The vet did indeed cut off the hanging skin, put wound powder on it, some gauze and a light wrap. I am to give her another shot tomorrow. I was told to leave her wrap for 3 days, remove the wrap, clean it, put more powder on it and re-wrap it. If anything looks funky or concerns me to call him, otherwise give him a call on Monday to report how she's doing. Oh...and she can't go out because of all of the mud we have here right now so she's in for the next five days. I may be able to hand walk her in the front yard where it isn't muddy but there will be no turn out for her for a while.

Edited to add: Thankfully she missed all connective tissues so there was no ligament damage. If she heals without infection, all will be well.

We couldn't get her to walk to her stall when he was done because she was basically asleep on her feet so she is standing in the isle where we worked on her. She is not tied so there will be no issue there. My hubby came home from work to help me (isn't that awesome for a non-horsy person!). He said he would stay home and check on her in an hour. When she is able to move he will put her in her stall for me.

TB's_are_my_thing · 09-30-2009, 11:09 AM

Lucky you having such a nice hubby!! Heres hoping for a speedy, infection free recovery!

livinthedream · 09-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Oh, my Im glad doing better and vet got there...looks good, speedy recovery

3horses · 09-30-2009, 12:13 PM

Okay...I ordered some Schreiner's Herbal Solution. I pray it arrives quickly enough to do some good. Thanks for the suggestion!

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09-30-2009, 06:32 AM
3horses Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 950	2 month Update pic. pg. 5...BAD Injury on new horse! (pic) When I went to the barn this morning I found that my new mare had laid her leg wide open on something. I cleaned it the best I could, wrapped it to hold the skin in place, and placed an emergency call to the vet. He won't be able to get here for about 4 hours. Please say some prayers for Shiloh to have a healthy healing. Warning...pic is kinda graphic. I'm a nervous wreck waiting for the Doc! __________________ No mountain is too tall to climb if the first step is belief in oneself. Last edited by 3horses : 11-30-2009 at 07:11 PM.

09-30-2009, 06:38 AM
Berry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elora, Ontario Posts: 690	Oh dear, that looks like it'll hurt...but does not look terribly deep so it should heal with the right care. Were you able to spot what she may have snagged that on? I'd do a thorough search of her stall area while you are waiting for the vet. Please update us once you've seen the vet and let us know how she's doing. __________________ Show me your horse and I will tell you who you are. Old English Saying. www.muttnwood.com

09-30-2009, 06:48 AM
Sirita_88 Started Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 2,829	Oh no! I'm sorry that happened! I hope she heals quickly!

09-30-2009, 06:57 AM
Cait Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 278	Oh my! I hope she does ok. And yes, give us an update once the vet comes out!

09-30-2009, 07:43 AM
tuffsmom Kid Safe Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,001	Many prayers and hopefully the vet will get out there quicker. __________________ www.skarabians.com

09-30-2009, 08:16 AM
Amy Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chino Valley, AZ Posts: 637	That looks nasty... but like someone else said, not too deep... good luck with the vet.

09-30-2009, 08:20 AM
Reshea Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 518	prayers for good news from the vet and a speedy recovery. __________________ www.kentuckianapugs.com

09-30-2009, 08:33 AM
Terry Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,322	Oh, wow! Poor thing, that looks painful, but as others have said, at least it doesn't look to be too deep. It's so frustrating when something like this happens and we can't find what they did it on. Healing prayers coming your way. __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

09-30-2009, 08:37 AM
candy4legs Coming two Join Date: May 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 1,773	Had a horse strip the skin like this on his back leg and about 6 months later again on his front leg...keeping it clean and spraying with schreiner's at least twice a day healed him right up(took a couple of months for the wound to heal completely), with barely a scar...praying for similar results with your horse...

09-30-2009, 08:40 AM
horsemom4 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 821	OOOOO, ouch! Sending good healing thoughts to her....... Luckily it isn't a deep wound. __________________ Riding is a complicated joy. You learn something each time. It is never quite the same, and you never know it all. ~Monica Dickens

09-30-2009, 08:47 AM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 7,093	Looks like a leg was caught in a fence with wire? Voice of experience here, I am sure the vet will cut off that skin, and advise you what to do to encourage healing. prayers for quick healing. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

09-30-2009, 10:30 AM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,550	My goodness! That looks painful...that is crazy that you couldnt find where she did that...It dosnt really look like barbwire(dont know if you have that or not) But, does look like she got it caught on a fence of somesort...I dont know... I sure hope she heals quickly...keep us updated Please...(((HUGS FOR SHILOH and for you!)))) Poor Girl __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

09-30-2009, 11:00 AM
Valerie62 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 933	Wow! They sure know how to get hurt don't they? I hope the vet visit is painless (for the horse and your wallet) and that Shiloh has a speedy recovery. As long as your diligent in your treatment that should heal up nicely with very little scarring. Good luck! __________________ *There's more to life than horses ----- but NOT much!*

09-30-2009, 11:02 AM
3horses Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 950	Here is the shot of her leg after the vet left...Sorry, it's a cell phone shot... He gave her penicillin and a tetanus anti-body shot as well as something to put her to sleep on her feet so that he could work with her leg. The vet did indeed cut off the hanging skin, put wound powder on it, some gauze and a light wrap. I am to give her another shot tomorrow. I was told to leave her wrap for 3 days, remove the wrap, clean it, put more powder on it and re-wrap it. If anything looks funky or concerns me to call him, otherwise give him a call on Monday to report how she's doing. Oh...and she can't go out because of all of the mud we have here right now so she's in for the next five days. I may be able to hand walk her in the front yard where it isn't muddy but there will be no turn out for her for a while. Edited to add: Thankfully she missed all connective tissues so there was no ligament damage. If she heals without infection, all will be well. We couldn't get her to walk to her stall when he was done because she was basically asleep on her feet so she is standing in the isle where we worked on her. She is not tied so there will be no issue there. My hubby came home from work to help me (isn't that awesome for a non-horsy person!). He said he would stay home and check on her in an hour. When she is able to move he will put her in her stall for me. __________________ No mountain is too tall to climb if the first step is belief in oneself. Last edited by 3horses : 09-30-2009 at 11:05 AM.

09-30-2009, 11:09 AM
TB's_are_my_thing Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 224	Lucky you having such a nice hubby!! Heres hoping for a speedy, infection free recovery!

09-30-2009, 11:13 AM
livinthedream Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,201	Oh, my Im glad doing better and vet got there...looks good, speedy recovery

09-30-2009, 12:13 PM
3horses Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 950	ordered Screiner's Okay...I ordered some Schreiner's Herbal Solution. I pray it arrives quickly enough to do some good. Thanks for the suggestion! __________________ No mountain is too tall to climb if the first step is belief in oneself.