While Presto’s foal fort experiment was a failure, the muzzle was a success. He was really angry about it, but yesterday he wasn’t colicky at all. He got extra fluids and more plasma via his IV, and this morning they’re going to re-ultrasound to see how his small intestine looks. Fingers majorly crossed for a less angry, more normal looking intestine so that he can try having some milk again.
Amidst all of this going on with Presto, Henry has been a bit of the forgotten child. Luckily he doesn’t seem to mind, and everyone was more than willing to make sure he was taken care of while I was gone. The barn worker kept him fly sprayed, and Karen even went over once last week to give him cookies. Apparently he was not derpy around her, which makes me think it really must be me.
I came home to a fat, sassy Henry who seemed happy to see me (it’s probably just because I equal more cookies, but whatever) and seems to have not missed a beat. And, honestly, being around him has really helped to raise my spirits in general. My thoughts are still always with Presto, but Henry provides some much needed levity to the current situation. It’s funny, before Presto was born I was stressing out about which shows I was going to get to and how badly I needed a dressage lesson, blah blah blah. All of that is on hold now, and none of it really feels like it matters that much. I’m just really thankful to have Henry.
Really hoping that we get some good news for Presto with today’s ultrasound… little dude has been fighting so hard for so long, he deserves to have things start getting a little easier for him.
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Henry is good for the soul and cookies are good for Henry.
How does the whole muzzling Presto work? Is he on a fast and just getting nutrients through iv?
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Yes, he’s getting what he needs via his IV and his digestive system is getting a “rest”.
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Got it. I figured it was something like that but was honestly curious. Poor little babies should not be able to get so sick. 😦
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So glad your other bay boy helped lift your spirits a little bit. The derp is always good for a few laughs when everything is stressful. Praying for a good ultrasound on Presto today!
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Thank god for our horses to raise our spirits when we really need it. And that’s great news about the muzzle working – fingers crossed that Presto starts showing improvements as quickly as he first fell ill!!
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I’m glad to hear the muzzle was successful. Hope the little guy has nice clean scans today. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I’m glad Henry is helping you through.
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The whole breeding/foaling thing makes one SO very grateful for the ones you have that are full grown! Hugs to you, Henry, Presto and Sadie!
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Oh, Henny! You so sweet. Love your derps.
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It always amazes me how a good horse and a good ride can just put life into perspective and lighten your mood. After 20 years, you’d think I’d just KNOW that by now…
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Fingers crossed for good results from Presto and extra cookies for Henry 🙂
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Hoping and praying for good news today. and baby Hannibal I mean Presto is even cute in his mask 🙂 HA
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Derpy Henny ftw!!
I am so glad you have him to lift your spirits.
Keeping everything crossable crossed that Presto’s fast helped!! Upward and onward, little dude!!
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I’m glad you have Henry to lift your spirits and give you a mental break from Presto for at least a few minutes at a time. Fingers crossed the ultrasound brings good news!
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Hoping the fasting promotes healing – and for good scan results!
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Henny glad to have real cookie lady back 🙂
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We are glad to hear the muzzle worked and are keeping our fingers crossed he keeps improving! #YouCanDoItPresto
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So glad Henny was able to help keep your spirits up — still sending mad jingles for baby Presto!
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Hoping for more good news today. How is Sadie handling everything?
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So glad to hear that the muzzle is working!!! Come on Presto man, keep right on fighting 🙂
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