If you follow my BGD page on facebook, you may have seen a rather vague but slightly depressing post this week. And this would be the follow up explanation as far as I know for the moment.
Jack has been NQR for a couple weeks, but nothing so alarming that we should call the vet. Until it got alarming enough to call the vet. And the vet confirmed that I’d likely be drowning my sorrows in the barn’s boxed wine that afternoon. Which I may or may not have done. (I did.)
And then the next day I got him all dressed up to take photos
As soon as the foot block proved negative I knew we were in trouble. We were able to improve his gait about 70% with the pastern block, and so that is where we will be doing exploratory ultrasound on Thursday to look for what is likely a soft tissue injury.
Until then, Jack has been resting, and we created a small rehab paddock that he could enjoy with as minimal risks to himself as possible. I was told to hope for a period of about 2-4 months out of work, but much of that will be confirmed Friday after my vet(s) assess the ultrasound images.
Unfortunately that’s all I have to go on right now. I’m also trying to devise ways of staying in the saddle while Jack is in rehab, but that is a similar work in progress.
Stay tuned and please think of my golden boy as we wait for results.
Red on the Right 
Oh no, that sucks! I had a lease horse a few years back that I rehabbed from a collateral ligament injury in his foot, so… been there. Hopefully it’s something minor!
Ugh not great news, and I know that the waiting is the worst part. Grab another box of wine and maybe bake some brownies. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Oh no, I am so sorry to read this 😦 Thinking of you guys and hoping for good news on Thursday.
So sorry to hear this! Hoping for the best possible outcome for him.
Oh no 😦 I am so sorry to hear this Britt! Keeping you and the BDH in my thoughts and prayers ❤
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that! That really sucks. I agree with Emily – grab some more wine till Thursday. Maybe grab some cheesecake. And/or Coldstone. That should help.
ugh i’m so sorry, that’s seriously crappy news 😦
Oh no!! Poor Jack and poor you!
Damnit 😦 So sorry to hear.
I’m really sorry to hear this, fingers crossed it’s a straightforward fix
I hope it is an easy fix and he is back to bouncing around soon. And I hope the box of wine holds out 🙂 Keep us posted!
Hoping for the best possible outcome for Jack (& shortest recovery). Sorry to hear this…hang in there.
Sending so many healing vibes your way!