Maybe not, too.
Last night, Sonny Bunz kicked at a big fly on his belly. First time since Monday that he was able to do that, and it might have been best had he not kicked it. Poor guy about fell over.
Today, when I pulled into the drive after running a quick errand, he was looking away from me down towards the woods (again) and spooked. As he tried to turn, once again that big red hiney wanted to go out from under him. But considering all he went through, he is still doing better than he should be.
He seems happy enough to hang in the stall all day. Which is a MASSIVE blessing as most horses on stall rest become handfuls. Not Sonny. Lately he spends his days eating, washing hay in the water tank, and stretched out napping. We hand walk twice a day, and in a day or two I might up that to a third walk, depending on how he is feeling.
Today, we left the stall gate open so he could wander as he chose. What did he do? Stayed in his stall all day. At least he stuck his tush out of the door to poop. That was quite considerate of him I thought.
All in all, we are happy with his recovery thus far.
And on that note, with my dog once again snoring next to me, I do believe it is time to go to bed. It has been a very long and trying week, and several times today it was all I could do not to bust out into hysterical tears. Now what would that accomplish? Not much of anything, other than making my eyes red and nose runny.
Oh- on a lighter note- Did you know that bandaging with a busted up index finger is darn interesting? ;)
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Just catching up on everything. I saw a horse rescued out of a swimming pool on the news two weeks ago. I thought..."how crazy is that?" And then to know it happened to poor Sonny. Spoil him rotten..so happy he is home safe and healing.
I am a long-time lurker and first time commenter but I really wanted to say that I hope Sunny heals quickly. He and your family are in my prayers.
Oh Mrs Mom...I just had to do some backreading to find out all that had happened to poor Sonny. OMG!!!:O
I can't believe it. But I am so happy that you have him home. I hope all of this turns out well.
You guys take care and give that big red man a pat on the neck for me. I bet he is pretty darn glad to be home too!!
I am so glad that your Bunz is doing somewhat better. I know the stress is eating you alive. I don't know I think a good hysterical cry might help you release tension and anger. I think you deserve it all you have been through this week. I hope you are at least getting some sleep now so you can function. Still praying for Bunz to recover fully!
Take care of yourself!
Ahh yes, hysterical tears. I hear that, done it at least once a day all week. Just forwarded you the email that set me off last. GAH! I'm tired of being weepy!!
I think Sonny's scared to go out there. I think he's traumatized by the whole thing and I'm glad he's getting his hand walks. Poor thing, and then his buddy left and he's all alone... that's it. *looking around* who can I ship to you as his companion?
At least he felt like trying to kick at the fly - that must mean he feels a bit better. Glad he's such a calm patient - that's a big help.
So glad that Sonny in content to be in his stall and not trying to run around. Hand walking is perfect for the time being. I'm sure he misses Rock Star Pony too as that was part of his security the two of them being together. Too bad his owner was such a problem.
You all are in my prayers. Love from Tundra country! xoxoxo
You know Mikey, I have the perfect horse to ship to him as a companion....but I don't think it would be too good for her pelvis yet.
LOL TJ.. by the time she is ready to ship, *we* might just be ready here to handle having another horse here.. Hmmmmmmm ;)
Photogchic- Yep, he IS spoiled rotten ;) He seems to like being treated like a King, and all the extra carrots that have magically found their way to him....
MAXIMUS!! When you ship in to GA, email me!! We have an informal "Adopt A Solider" policy in place around Command Central, and if there is ANYTHING we can do to help you and your family, let us know!
BECG- Your loves have been passed along to Big Red. (Along w/ a carrot specially from you and your crew out there.) He sends back kisses to you ;)
KT- Yep, we are sleeping better. Stress has become a "norm" this year, with everything that has gone on. But, we'll make it! Thanks for your thoughts, and be sure to take good care of your knee too!
Mikey- Wonder Woman, if you pick a horse to send, YOU have to deliver it! hehehe... (Those catfish are getting biiiiiiiiiggggggeeeerrrrrr and calling your name!)
Kate- If he was a handful to keep I don't know what we would do. Fortunately he is level headed and an easy guy. Kicking at that fly might have been too much, but at least he wanted to try.
Midlife Mom- Yeah Rock Star IS missed around here... but... where one door closes another opens. Maybe, it was supposed to be this way, so that Rock Star was not in harms way too. Maybe, there is another critter out there, just waiting to show up at our door. We'll see... we'll see... ;)
Smooch your crew up there in Tundra Country from us please!
Glad to read that Sonny Bunz seems to be getting stronger. I guess one can only take it day by day.......Stay strong and he'll follow your lead. Sending "jingles" and prayers again your way. Give him a cuddle from me....... ;)
Poor guy. Progress sounds good, but I know it never seems fast enough, especially when you are worried about things lurking in the dark. How curteous of him to poop outside?? lol neat trick.
Hang in there, girl! Get some sleep, it'll help get rid of the depression that makes you want to cry. Glad the big guy is improving.
Just be sure if you do bust up in tears, that you go out to Sonny's stall to do it. I've heard it's very therapeutic. I mean, I don't know from experience or anything ...
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