Expect the Unexpected

Hi, All!

I just spent an anxious weekend. I had gone out to ride Saturday after work and found that Rusty's left eye had swollen almost completely shut. I showed this to Marie and after she had examined the eye said it was a vet call. She told me you should never take chances when the eyes are concerned.

I borrowed Marie's cell phone and called the vet. Praise God my vet was on call that Saturday afternoon. (The office was closed for the day.) Dr. Kevin said he'd be out so I waited... and paced...and waited... and brushed Rusty... and waited... ( you get the idea). Actually Dr. Kevin came out rather quickly but to a nervous horse-lover it seemed like a loooooooong time.

Dr. Kevin gave Rusty an injection of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory medicine and gave me some ointment to apply to the eye twice a day. I'm very fortunate that Marie will do this (for a small charge) because I cannot get out to the barn twice a day. So, this was on Saturday.

Today, Monday, I went out at my usual time and lo and behold, Rusty's eye looked great! I was so happy and relieved to see both eyes shining brightly at me! I had done a lot of praying over the weekend and Marie applied the ointment twice a day.

Having something wrong with your horse is like having a sick child. You do all you can and you pray a LOT. I still don't know how his eye got injured in the first place. These things happen. But I'm very grateful to Dr. Kevin, Marie and of course to God for being with Rusty and me at this time.

Brandie and Rusty

Brandie visits Rusty with me

My friend, Brandie, spent the day with Rusty and me this past July 4. We had such a fun day with the horses and went out to eat afterward. Brandie loves horses, too and I was happy to have her come out to the stables with me. Rusty really likes her, too.

Well, its been over a month. Sorry for lack of postings.

I want to tell you that the Bug Check is making a difference now. I give Rusty two scoops in his feed every day and I'm noticing an improvement. One scoop was not enough. Today we rode outside and the flies were not as bothersome as they had been before. It used to be that the flies would bother Rusty so badly that he couldn't concentrate on what I was asking him to do. He'd stamp and dance around. Today we even went out in the field for a while and he was great.

July 4th my good friend Brandie came out to the stables with me and helped me with Rusty. We also saw the new babies (a couple of real cuties). It was a fun day and I was glad Brandie could share it with me.

I look forward to the times I can spend with my horse. As we get to know each other better, our rapport is really growing. I can only thank God for this wonderful privilege.