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Post by kigerfan on Apr 9, 2009 11:01:53 GMT -5
I'm going to chime in too! would love to know
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Post by lilnagy on Apr 10, 2009 10:34:34 GMT -5
Thanks for asking! We are at 6 weeks now, and Isabel seems to be doing fine. We had her in a 9x9 foot stall for the first 5 weeks, and got permission this week to open it out to 12x12, so she has a little more room to move around. It is still a bit of work for her to get to her feet., but last night and today she was able to get to her feet on the first try. It had been taking two or three tries, scrambling wildly. The vet also gave us permission to take her out on a lead to graze, right outside her stall. Not really going for a walk, but a nice break for her to get out and have a nibble. She is shedding and itchy, and very appreciative when we groom her. Here is a pic of her yesterday, helping my daughter with her history home work   |
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Post by stlkigers on Apr 10, 2009 14:22:14 GMT -5
Lil:
That is just an awesome pic....She's loving your daughter's company, isn't she....Glad to hear she got to get out for just a bit....What a trooper she's being!
Angela
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Post by dunbnwild on Apr 10, 2009 15:01:15 GMT -5
;D Isabel looks awesome--what a great pic--thanks for the update!
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Post by fantasykiger on Apr 10, 2009 17:51:15 GMT -5
Yes, thanks for the update I love the picture and am so glad to hear that she is progressing along very well. I see you have a lick-it toy for her ;D When Cleo was confined she would eat one in just a few hours, she figured out how to get it still and use her front teeth on it.
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Post by lilnagy on Apr 10, 2009 18:55:32 GMT -5
well so far, the only one who has licked it is the daughter! The cute guy at the feed store told her they taste good, so she tried it (Before we hung it for the horse!) Isabel mostly likes to play with things I accidentally leave where she can reach them, like a longe whip, brush, bare back pad, etc. Lil |
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Post by kigerfan on Apr 19, 2009 17:32:03 GMT -5
Maybe horses are somewhat like cats, they like to choose what their toys will be, rather than being given a store bought toy |
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Post by lilnagy on May 31, 2009 9:45:15 GMT -5
Isabel is now at the three month mark, and got to "graduate" to a small corral! It is a 24 x 24 foot area, we built before we first brough a wild one home. She has a little shelter, and can move around a lot more. Aso, the other horses can come up to the fence and be friendly, which she hasn't been able to enjoy for a long time. She still limps, though will bear full weight on that side. For instance, I can pick out both hind hooves, and she will stand fully on the bad leg to stretch the good one. She figured out how to get up without using the bad leg too much, but still acts like it smarts when she does. I need to have the vet out this week for a check-up, and ask more questions. Hopefully I can start taking her for walks :-) That fact that she is still limping though makes me wonder about her long term healing. I keep trying to compare it to my broken knee; 13 weeks on crutches, and a LONG time learning to walk normally again, and recover from muscle atrophy. But for now, I am very pleased with her progress! Lil  |
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Post by Michelle Clarke on May 31, 2009 15:37:26 GMT -5
Great news and she looks terriffic!!
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Post by lindad on May 31, 2009 20:05:37 GMT -5
Wow! Too bad she doesn't feel as good as she looks! Amazing with what she (and you) have been through! Wishing you a continuing recovery.
Linda D
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Post by kigerfan on Jun 1, 2009 14:52:29 GMT -5
She's definitely looking good, recovery takes a while sometimes but I'm sure she'll be just fine.
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Post by angelsdream on Jun 1, 2009 18:27:42 GMT -5
Lil - she definately looks better. Im so glad things are still on a postive note with her. she will be a spoiled little girl once this is all over with - She'll wonder what happened to all that attention she was getting |
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Post by DianneC on Jun 1, 2009 21:31:53 GMT -5
Hoorah, glad she's improving more and more.
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Post by stlkigers on Jun 7, 2009 9:04:52 GMT -5
Lil:
Glad to hear things are looking positive for you guys! And hope they just keep going up! Great job!
Angela
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