I am, like the others, thrilled that it wasn't a break....still painful and serious but, at least probably mendable.
When I had to transport my stallion to the orthopedic surgeon with a broken leg -- I used bags of shavings to support him in the trailer. Used my mini trailer but, stacked those complressed bags on both sides and tied him (which I rarely do in a small, stalled trailer!) but, I know that horses get a great deal of support and balance from their head/neck. Since he couldn't shift more than a couple of inches until he was leaning on softened but firm sides, three legs and his neck to pull kept him well balanced and in control. He was in no way able to get hung up or fall. Took the trip very, very well both ways.
If using a large horse trailer, consider a sling and close, padded sides. We put a sling under him at the vet while he was given anesthesia, to hold him until we could lay him down. A twin sized heavy cotten bedspread, under his belly, up and across the shoulders of myself and another vet tech did the trick, with someone to hold his head as he went under the meds. AMAZING what can be done with these small ones.
The vet was a long time race track orthopedic surgeon and had structured down to dogs/cats but, took this horse due to his small size. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been equipped for handling him.
PRAYING FOR THE VERY BEST OUTCOME
