Things fall apart if you let them. Between the waiting and the seeing lies an agonizingly endless chasm of unknowing which I HATE. Some people can live in limbo like this, paralyzed by the possibilities and functioning like an automaton through the trivial tasks of daily life. Like Edith from Downton Abbey. Seriously Edith, all your misery is your own doing. Apologize to your sister and live with the consequences of your actions, or rather your failures to act. Hamlet also suffered this malady, although much more eloquently.
So what I’m actually trying to say is I called the vet anyway. The swelling on Eli’s LF felt much too hot Monday night even after cold hosing for 20 minutes while the rest of Eli’s leg was stone cold. I can characterize it as nothing short of magic that I got a same-day appointment for imaging on Tuesday when I called.
Eli is sound, and the swelling is basically bruising. No restrictions on turnout or work. Relatively easy treatment, if a bit messy. Things will hold together for a little bit longer, and that’s not a guess anymore.
Fortunately, Wednesday evening he felt every bit as sound as ever, and after a little trot, and some big forward cantering, we worked on a more disciplined, engaged, purposeful trot, partly because lately after cantering if I ask Eli to continue working he’s thinking WE JUMP NOW YES. I love his enthusiasm, but he doesn’t get to pick. I’m deciding today after a jump school about whether to show, but it’s looking highly probable.
Even if I don’t show, I see no reason not to go. Plus a few of the other amateurs and I have already planned out who is bringing what so we can eat and drink well throughout the day and I would not want to let them down.
The more I use them, the more I love the Back on Track products. For a list of great reviews of the stuff, check out Equestrian at Hart’s post. I’ll be reviewing the tee shirt next week.
But I so want Edith to have her happily ever after!
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I agree! But all she had to do was tell the guy, come on. She hesitates too much. Like it stops me from watching, lol!
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My parents and siblings are obsessed with Downton, but I’ve never seen a single episode.
Regardless, I’m glad that Eli’s swelling is nothing serious, and good luck at the show this weekend! PS, I always love pictures of him tacked up while wearing his fly mask; he always looks like he’s about to do some serious business.
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I watch for the costuming.
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That’s great news! Glad it’s nothing serious.
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Me too 🙂
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Glad he improved and the prognosis was good. I know amazing right, what BoT does for some swelling!
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BoT is legit and works on me, too.
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Better to call and be told is nothing than to ignore. Glad things didn’t fall apart on you.
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Yes, I decided guessing wasn’t good enough & I am glad I did.
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Thanks for the mention :
LOVE me some BOT.
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Loved your reviews!
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Back on Track products are the best!!!
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I really love them! I basically want all of it.
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Glad he’s doing well and it’s nothing serious.
I want to show with grown-ups and eat and drink well all day! I most just have kids showing with me. They do have parents, but it’s not the same.
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Adulting at horse shows is the fun part 😉
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what a relief it’s nothing serious! i hope you have a blast at the show, competing or otherwise 😀
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I am super relieved!
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Woohoo! A show!
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Yes, finally!
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My BoT polos are so old and grungy. I need fresh ones like yours
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These had just been washed …
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