Saturday, February 22, 2014

One Week Later

Well, it's been one week and Tessa is totally sound on her punctured foot.  I haven't wanted to talk about it for fear I'd jinx it.  I have kept it wrapped with the Magic Cushion doing it's magic under the wrap. 
I am going to continue with the wrap and magic goop until I am sure the puncture has filled in from the inside out and the frog has a chance to grow in a bit.  Tessa has horrible, weak frogs to begin with and they are only just starting to get healthy.  I want to protect what we've got.

Call me paranoid, but I'm going to knock on wood and keep wrapping her foot until even a superstitious worry-wort like me thinks its safe to stop.  This combination of Magic cushion with Elastikon wrapped directly around the hoof works very well and will hold up for a week at a time in the snow.  It doesn't interfere with Tessa's movement in any way and won't harm the hoof = effective and cheap peace-of-mind.  Not that Tessa seems to care...

"You worry too much Ma, close your eyes and enjoy this tiny bit of sun we've had."

"Actually Ma, seeing as how the sun only comes out once every four months, I think I need some shades, I can't seem to open my eyes."

13 comments:

  1. Aww I hope that heals up nicely and quickly.
    She is such a sweet faced , pretty mare .

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  2. wish I could snuzzle that muzzle.

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  3. Ha ha ha! Love her attitude. I know our critters were laying all over the place the other warm day. This morning they are seeking the parts of the pasture that get the sun first.
    We have to wait until about 8:30 for the sun to peek down on us!
    So glad her puncture never abscessed.
    And okay, call me dumb, but exactly what is magic goop?

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  4. awww. tessa is so sweet. good news on the hoof!

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  5. I'm really glad to hear that she is healing up well!

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  6. Sunshine - - aaahhhhh - - pure bliss!!! We have enjoyed two days in the mid to upper sixties. You have to know a lot of stuff with hoofed creatures. I'm impressed.

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  7. I just love that horse of yours.

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  8. Oh that's great, looks like it is healing well, :-)

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  9. Who says horses can't smile? Send them to Tessa. :)

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  10. Keeping fingers crossed! She looks so sweet in these pics -- that muzzle makes me want to plant a big kiss on it! lol

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