ARGH! Right before Christmas too!

oldestof11 · 12-22-2007, 07:17 PM

Well, 2 days ago my draft horse started itch the spot right below the spot where the cable got tangled in her legs. Got it all tore up and bleeding. She had some swelling at the knee but it was going down until she started itching it again. Well the vet came out yesterday, gave some antibiotic, gave her (the horse) a tetanus booster, and a pain killer. Said she had a 50/50 chance of living do to the lack of circulation to the hoof that could cause the hoof to fall off. But she was very hopeful as the horse was up walking, acting normal, but had a very high fever. 105* Normal is 98.5-100.5*

Well tonight I go out to check her temps and she was standing but the said hoof was in the corner. I about lost whatever was in my stomach. Call the vet and he came out and put her down. Now the ladies in the house (from Momma to 2 yo sis, all 7 of'em) were balling as this horse was the family pet even though she was a pain at times. This was my first horse and a very good one at that. She was the reason for me getting a CTD

And the worst part was the bills from this weekend alone. In about 2 weeks time she has racked up a $600 worth of bills between the ER visit when she headbutted my sis and the vet visits. Just to put her down cost me $180

Now the meat render people wont be out until Monday the earlyist but could very well be Wednesday. The cost will be about $300+. Plus my ext. family is coming tomorrow and Monday my moms side is coming.

Merry CHRISTmas everyone.

Jon

PS, I have shed tears and beat up on my truck bed. Why? To let it out. Very hard on me.

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DIESEL758 · 12-22-2007, 07:24 PM

Sorry to hear that man, I lost a roping horse like that 2 years ago,i know how you feel.Itall be good. anyways MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

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**Compcowboy** · 12-22-2007, 07:34 PM

Wow thats a rotten Christmas Present. I have been down that road many times myself. It tough to lose the family pets. Hope the rest of your Christmas is better.

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**Rbratby** · 12-22-2007, 07:39 PM

Sorry to hear about that. I have had to have horses put down also. It is never easy. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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DIESELCONVERT · 12-22-2007, 08:09 PM

sincere condolences are not near enough, but I hope that your family can get remember that this horse is in a better place now and your children will remember this christmas in a very deep way if the family can't get past this in rapid fashion. I pray for jesus to give you the strength to help your family get past this. All my prayers.....

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12-22-2007, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
oldestof11 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Down on the Farm in IL Posts: 139 oldestof11's Truck Pics	ARGH! Right before Christmas too! Well, 2 days ago my draft horse started itch the spot right below the spot where the cable got tangled in her legs. Got it all tore up and bleeding. She had some swelling at the knee but it was going down until she started itching it again. Well the vet came out yesterday, gave some antibiotic, gave her (the horse) a tetanus booster, and a pain killer. Said she had a 50/50 chance of living do to the lack of circulation to the hoof that could cause the hoof to fall off. But she was very hopeful as the horse was up walking, acting normal, but had a very high fever. 105* Normal is 98.5-100.5* Well tonight I go out to check her temps and she was standing but the said hoof was in the corner. I about lost whatever was in my stomach. Call the vet and he came out and put her down. Now the ladies in the house (from Momma to 2 yo sis, all 7 of'em) were balling as this horse was the family pet even though she was a pain at times. This was my first horse and a very good one at that. She was the reason for me getting a CTD And the worst part was the bills from this weekend alone. In about 2 weeks time she has racked up a $600 worth of bills between the ER visit when she headbutted my sis and the vet visits. Just to put her down cost me $180 Now the meat render people wont be out until Monday the earlyist but could very well be Wednesday. The cost will be about $300+. Plus my ext. family is coming tomorrow and Monday my moms side is coming. Merry CHRISTmas everyone. Jon PS, I have shed tears and beat up on my truck bed. Why? To let it out. Very hard on me. __________________ Crashed! '93 Dodge 250 Club Cab New Ride:1.9L, 201,000 miles, 97 Saturn SC1 31 MPG CITY! $25 to fill-up

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12-22-2007, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
DIESEL758 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS Posts: 145 DIESEL758's Truck Pics	Sorry to hear that man, I lost a roping horse like that 2 years ago,i know how you feel.Itall be good. anyways MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! __________________ 2007 2500 4x4 BIG HORN quad cab,Short bed,silencer ring mia,custom made intake,dual gauges,SMARTY REVO , QUAD X II,WICKED ARSON II KIT, T&C FUEL RAIL,maxxis bigorn tires,straight exhaust,and many more add ons to come.

12-22-2007, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Compcowboy Washington Chapter Vice President Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kennewick, Wa Posts: 3,588 Compcowboy's Truck Pics	Wow thats a rotten Christmas Present. I have been down that road many times myself. It tough to lose the family pets. Hope the rest of your Christmas is better. __________________ ??? Hp ???? Tq - 2007 6.7 TWIN TURBO 2500 Bighorn 4x4 6-spd Manual, Airdog 150, ARP Head Studs, Bullydog PMT, TS MP-8, Airbags with Dual Control Air Comp., H&S Delete & Downpipe, What EGR?, Valair Dual Disk, Amsoil Bmk-11 Bypass, 295/70/R17 Toyos on Walker Evans Wheels,6" Aussies & Hushpower Muffler & DiProcol Gauges & 120HP nozzles (on the way) Thanks to Wally At FTEDiesel!!!!!

12-22-2007, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rbratby Coaltrain Diesel Performance Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Westland Mi Posts: 1,866 Rbratby's Truck Pics	Sorry to hear about that. I have had to have horses put down also. It is never easy. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. __________________ Modified 97 3500 CoalTrain Diesel Performance Richard 734-673-4867 Full line of diesel repair and performance items. Custom injectors, turbos, injection pumps, gauges and more! Wicked Werks Distributer CoalTraindieselperformance.com

12-22-2007, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
DIESELCONVERT Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 203 DIESELCONVERT's Truck Pics	sincere condolences are not near enough, but I hope that your family can get remember that this horse is in a better place now and your children will remember this christmas in a very deep way if the family can't get past this in rapid fashion. I pray for jesus to give you the strength to help your family get past this. All my prayers..... __________________ 2006 SRW MEGALIMO 4X4 3500 5.9CUMMINS, VAN AAKEN C5,COMMANDER GUAGES,MUFFLER DELETE PIPE, ICEBOX WITH NANO 4091:.....................................$: it's only money.......unless you're broke !