Suzie's foaling thread COLT! 1st August 2014 new pics added <3

Good job with the abscess, and you know all the Aunties are praying like mad here -- and we KNOW what prayer can do.

Pippin, you're headed for recovery and we couldn't be any happier for you.

Give him a BIG snuggle from Auntie Diane, please!

And who couldn't fall in love with that little head!

 

[Eagle]

Cassie unless the farrier can do him laying down I would leave it for now as lifting his hind legs would put weight on his bad foot.

 

[AnnaC]

Oh Cassie, poor little Pippin, of course I will be addng my prayers for a fast and successful recovery. Did your vets say what might have caused it.

I'm sorry that I have not been around that much of late but I have been struggling with some health problems with my beloved dog. Sadly late on Saturday evening I decided to make that very difficult decision and she crossed Rainbow Bridge at home with veterinary help. She was my constant companion and we were only separated for around three weeks during her ten years with me. I am competely lost and feel as though half of me has disappeared. So forgive me if for a little while I dont post, but I will continue to check here to read about Pippin's progress and rest assured my sincere prayers will be heading across the miles to him.

Sending ((((HUGS)))) to you too.

 

Oh Anna, I'm so sorry you were faced with this difficult decision. I had to put my "heart" dog down 2 summers ago, and he's in my mind almost each and every day, and it was a long time before I stopped calling for him. Sending you lots of "{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and love, too, as well as little Pippin.

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Cassie Ive been in Sydney for a wedding so haven't been on, glad that your little man is going to be ok. An Abscess sure can hide itself well when it puts it mind too it.

Wishing him a quick recovery

 

[cassie]

Thank you everyone, Pippin's temp was up at 39.1 last night but dropped back to 38.4 this morning just keeping a close eye on him to make sure his temp doesn't go up today...

Farriers is coming to trim Suzie's hooves, I'm not getting him to trim Pippin but I'll get his help changing the bandage and get him to give me his advice on how he is going etc, will be good to see what he thinks and he will give it a good clean.

Pippin is walking a bit better this morning and is a bit brighter, he's really itchy though we don't know if its just because he's been sweaty due to the temps and he's now itchy or if he could be having a mild reaction to the AB's will see how he is at lunch, if he gets worse I have to let the vets know and they'll come and take a look at him.

our main issue is making sure he keeps improving in his walking and the temps stay down, if he isn't improving we have to go back and do it all again and make sure it hasn't reached the bone.... praying that doesn't happen.

he's looking alot better this morning, so we will see how he is lunch and tonight...

Anna I am soo sorry that you lost your beautiful friend. so heartbreaking. sending many hugs your way! <3
I don't know what I'm going to do when my beautiful Kingston passes away, they really are part of the family and become part of you.

Thoughts and prayers are with you Anna. I hope you are able to remember the many lovely years you have had with your beautiful dog.

 

[Eagle]

Oh Anna my dear friend, I am so very sorry. You don't walk that path alone, we understand and are here for you.

Sending a warm hug

 

Just perfect, and so well said.

 

[AnnaC]

Renee, you started my tear flowing again, but I thank you - that is just so apt and beautiful.

Still saying prayers for little Pippin - please let us know what your farrier says Cassie.

 

[AnnaC]

How's little Pippin doing Cassie - please can we have an update!

 

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Anyone heard From Cassie ??? Just wondered how Pippin was feeling ?

 

Haven't heard either. Hope Cassie updates us soon!

 

[AnnaC]

Hope all is well Cassie - we tend to get a bit worried when things go 'silent'. Please get in touch.

 

[cassie]

Hi Everyone,
I am SO SORRY for not updating you sooner, Mum and Dad are away in Europe so its a bit crazy here at the moment, I'm quickly posting this at work in between jobs lol.

Pippin is doing great! all recovered from his abscess thank you God! I finished his last injection the day before my parents left which again Thank you God! as I couldn't give the injection without Dad's help.

I continued the wet poultice for another few days after then he had a dry poultice on to protect his little hoof for about 10 days after that. he now has nothing on his hoof and is doing great!

Except that naughty Finnley yesterday got under the fence into where Suzie and Pippin were (thankfully I was there) they were playing fine until Pippin jumped on the back of Finn (typical foal, Finn was great and just stood there) but Pippin fell off and landed on his side, he was quite wobbly after and a bit shocked. once that wore off he was a bit lame in his leg, so I kept an eye on him and it seemed to get better. he is walking fine just likes to rest it more then normal, I'm thinking he might have just pulled something or corcked his leg, but I'm keeping a close eye on him and if he doesn't improve I'll get the vet out. Finn has been banished to the back paddock I didn't want them in together yet as Pippin was too young, they were fine together, but Pippin hurting himself is the reason why they won't be going back together again till Pippin is older and stronger...

here are some pictures for you of his first day out after being locked away for a week and a half, they had a great time!

 

[Ryan Johnson]

So happy all is ok Cassie, wondered why we hadn't heard from you

He is just lovely. He will break all the girls hearts when he is older lol

 

[cassie]

and pics from Suzie and Pippins excursion to a new paddock hehe











We are almost 100% sure he is silver black... so

name ideas.

what's your picks out of these ones?
Classic K Silver Eclipse
Classic K Dare to dream
Classic K Limited Edition
Classic K Silver Royale
Classic K Silver Legacy
Classic K Quest for Silver
Classic K Silver Sensation
Classic K Precious Silver
Classic K Quicksilver

would love your opinions please?

 

[cassie]

So happy all is ok Cassie, wondered why we hadn't heard from you

He is just lovely. He will break all the girls hearts when he is older lol

hehe he's already breaking some girls hearts. I've had some beautiful comments on him at shows and on facebook!

And I had a friend come over who has a 3 years old girl and she wanted to take him home she said to her mum "I can take that pony home can't I mum?" soooo cute! I said no sorry honey, he's not going anywhere! lol

I can't wait to get him out and show him!

Oh and I have trotting pics, he got mummy's trot I'm thinking!

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Also want your opinion on this drawing that I'm doing for my friend for her 21st birthday. its of her beautiful hack (the one that got the nail in his hoof) after about 2 months of trying to fix him and numerous surgeries the infection started eating away at the bone and they had to make the awful decision to put him down. we were all heartbroken.

so this is in memory of him (if its good enough once I finish it of course.)

 

[chandab]

Glad to hear the little toot is doing better.

Your drawing is lovely, even if you don't think it's perfect, bet your friend will cherish it and the memories.

And, I like Quicksilver

 

[Ryan Johnson]

Its great Cassie im sure your friend will be stoked with it when she opens it

Great Pics of little Pippin, I get the impression that he likes too "play".

Im hopeless with names but seeing him running around , I agree with Chanda "Quicksilver" is gr8