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Minty Arab
Silver Member
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 Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 2:14:51 PM
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Well we are home from liphook, Minty has had the op and came through the anaesthetic really well,BUT, when the surgeons looked inside the leg the damage was much worse than anyone could have predicted it wasn`t just scarring to the DDFTsheath, the whole tendon was lacerated and although they cut the annular ligament the scarring was too severe to remove it properly, it was totally stuck to the surrounding tissue they did the best they could but the prognosis seems to be that it is unlikely (short of a miracle)she will ever be able to return to any form of ridden work
Im devastated, the only cosolation is, that she will be much more comfortable in the field so im glad i went ahead with it and at least shes still with us! she is such a special horse and has done so much for me i just hope she will take to a life in the field.
Thank you so much to everybody who offered support on the panel forum,it helped more than you can imagine
Minty could do with some healing thoughts being sent her way please!
Emma X
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rosyw
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England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 2:20:12 PM
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Loads of positive healing vibes on the way, hope she recovers well |
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Kirsty5278
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England
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Merlot
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England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 2:37:45 PM
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| Sorry to hear your news and I can appreciate how devastated you are feeling. Time is a great healer and all you can do is take each day at a time. Fingers crossed for a continued good recovery. |
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precious
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 2:44:12 PM
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| Come on Minty, fingers and toes crossed your be a miracle xx |
     
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NatH
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 3:01:09 PM
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Emma, sending you an Minty lots of love and best wishes from all at Chapel Lane |
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Chapel Lane Arabians
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vjc
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 3:42:36 PM
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| so very sorry to hear about minty, here`s sending loads of hugs and wishes her way and hope she will soon be well again and more comfortable, and of course my thoughts are with you at this stressfull time.xxx |
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nikki
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Wales
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 3:45:10 PM
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Oh Emma, so sorry, i do hope you have that miracle, Melika and i are sending lots of healing vibes to Minty.
Thanks for updating, i had been checking the panel thread, she's home now thats the mine thingx |
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angel2002
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 4:05:22 PM
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Get well soon Minty xx
Chin up Emma, hopefully the worse is over and things will only get better from now on.
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Passion Arabians
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fidodido
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 4:55:01 PM
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Get well soon Minty and I hope that miracle comes your way.
Sending love and hugs her way xxx |
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Nedds71
Gold Member
Wales
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 4:56:05 PM
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Healing vibes Minty!
When I retired my boy from top level endurance I always worried about him being a field ornament but he is a very happy horse looking after my youngsters for me! I'm sure Minty will do just fine! |
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Pixie
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United Kingdom
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TC
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Scotland
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 5:16:26 PM
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| At least you are commited to her and thats a fantastic thing.Miracles do happen and I send you all my love and healing vibes.My mare had to be retired early and we had may years of fun ,she loved being in the field and not being ridden and lived til she was 32,a happy and healthy life with lots of love from everyone at our yard and she adored bossing everyone about,both human and equine |
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Tahir
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 5:49:23 PM
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Sending Minty healing thoughts, but don't underestimate just how tough an Arab is. I have heard of many 'miracles' with Arab horses. One that I had bred and sold to a friend severed a deep flexor tendon, vets gave a very poor prognosis and tried to persuade the owner to put him down because he would never be ridden again. He was 7 at the time. She refused and nursed him through the accident. It took time, but 4 years later he is fit enough to be ridden gently.
Sending hugs to you and Minty and wishing her the best recovery.
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jillandlomond
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Scotland
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 5:56:05 PM
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Hi Emma,
Thanks for the update on Minty! Time is a great healer and if she comes sound eventually, that'll be a bonus! Sending both you and your girl positive vibes! |
    
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Cryapakah
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mogwai
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England
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Minty Arab
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 7:31:27 PM
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Thanks everybody, well at least shes feeling better! she`s managing to stand on only two legs so she can beg for treats!! so defo feeling better, little madam!
she had her bandage changed today and it actually looks better than it has for a long time, even if they have shaved her leg up past the hock (so a bit chilly!) she has a very nice pink bandage on which cheered us both up,i have been spending loads of time with her so shes not too bored, finding lots of ways to amuse her, she really likes her fruit & veg kebabs that we put on string and hang from the roof! its quite funny to watch her with it, i will try and post some photos tomorrow,
Thanks again for all your help, support and healing wishes, you really are a fantastic lot of people,you have all really helped me get through this!
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pat ww
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 7:33:16 PM
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| Worrying time, but you have done all you can, only time will tell if she recover for riding, but believe me they love being field ornaments! |
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Offira
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 7:45:27 PM
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Get well soon Minty.
Look after those leg bits. |
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linda
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 9:03:23 PM
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Oh Emma.... I am so sorry to read about Minty, I really hope she recovers from this,
Thinking of you both
LxXx
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marg
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 9:10:06 PM
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| get well soon minty and my thoughts are with you as ive just fetched one of mine back from the vets after an op on her feet so i know how you feel it's just good to have them back and i'm sure you are giving her lots of love chin up miracles do happen.x |
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Acorn Arabians
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 9:11:15 PM
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| Sending lots of positive healing thoughts for Minty. |
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Esstaana
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 07 Nov 2008 : 9:25:25 PM
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So sorry to hear about Minty!
Lot's of healing thoughts for her!
Get well soon!!
Steph.
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