one year update on Isabelle!

[lilnagy]

Isabelle is my kiger filly who broke her pelvis last Feb 25th. I had been planning to get her in to the vet for a one year check up later this month, but she astonished me last week by leaping over the fence! We have our 6 horses divided into three separate pastures, based on who needs more or less food. But they all sort of frolic along the fenceline together, and I was standing on the porch enjoying watching them, when she galloped up and sailed over the fence into another part of our pasture! I would not have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes! My daughter went out later and measured the fence at that spot; it was 38 inches.

So I decided she was good and ready for a vet check The vet says she will be sound for trail riding, but probably not for speed things, like cattle sorting or barrel racing, and she may have trouble coming down steep hills, and she'll not be graceful enough for show, but she should have a good usefull life as a trail / pleasure horse. She still has a strange gimpy walk out in the pasture, but when I put her on the longe line and ask her to walk briskly, or trot out, it is much less noticeable. She also still looks lop-sided when viewed from behind, and the vet said that will continue to improve as she matures and fills out. (she is coming 3 this spring)

So I am very pleased. Here are a pic of me warming her up in the yard right before I put her in the trailer to run down to the vet. Lil

[dunbnwild]

So excited for you and Isabelle. She's really growing up!! What a cutie-pie!!

[lindad]

I don't know who has the bigger heart, you or Isabelle! Fantastic news! That you were there to witness the jump is just the best! That is a reward that you will never forget! I bet you were jumping for joy!

[lilnagy]

Actually, I was stilll in my bathrobe! and I had to go running out there to get her put back here she belongs! It is a good thing I live in the country..... and have very understanding neighbors!

[Michelle Clarke]

How great is that!! She is sure young enough to heal up well and continue to improve - the hard part is over. You'll be surprised as the months pass by how much the scar tissue and any bone contusions will disapate and her movement will most likely get better too...Congrats!

[DianneC]

Oh happy day! What good news this is. I agree that she will continue to improve and I am glad the vet gave the OK for trail riding. That's the most fun anyway.

[mystickiger]

Wow! When you first posted about Isabelle's injury and posted the pictures of her in the corral you made to confine her I had to wonder if you or her could mentally substain the lengthy healing process, let alone the physical aspect for her. She is very lucky to have you! I'm sure you already did but please give her an extra hug. What resilence, determination and love the two of you must have. Congrats! Can't wait to see pictures from your first trail ride!

Karen

[fantasykiger]

This is indeed wonderful news ;D I am so glad that you will indeed have a nice trail mare. I know the feeling first hand. I am so happy for both of you and kudoos to you for all the great care and patience you gave her, so she had the time to heal.

[kristi]

What wonderful news. I'm so happy for the both of you!!!
Kristi