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| A year ago today - Mt. Pilhuck under clouds |
Part of my lack of ambition stems from hearing that Farah's scratches have taken a turn for the worse again... Dean thinks due to my riding her through some mud on Sunday. Her legs were clean when we got back to the trailers, I toweled her down, an hour in the trailer home - so the leg was well dried - but it wasn't enough to stop the bumps from returning. I was Goggling this morning & found this article by Heather Smith Thomas; that shows almost exactly what Farah's leg looks like. http://www.anvilmag.com/farrier/101f5.htm. I like the idea of the DMSO carrying the treatment deep into the leg.
This all started November 14th, when she stepped into a hole when we were trying to get to the Wetland. It was shortly after that ride that the bumps appeared on her high white rear sock - then developed into scratches. We've been fighting them since. She's been on the farm since the 25th. I miss having her at home with us. (Don't think Khari does :-) She's receiving the very best of care, a huge nice stall, bedded & dry. Riding two to three times a day to keep the swelling down & out of the lower leg. Her front legs had the scratches too, but they were under control & gone in a few days, no high white in the front. I should be grateful that it's just the one leg - but would be ecstatic to have it All gone! If you have any miracle cures... let me know!
The scourge!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any amazing remedies for you but your not alone- Cartman had a revolving case for about 5 months as a 3yr old. Never anything that dramatic but little scabs that would move from foot to foot.
I remember using "Micronidazole", I think, got it from the vet but they sell it at the drug store for, ahem, male issues.
Also I found it helpful to wash and dry his legs with a towel if he came in from the pasture muddy or damp (and who doesn't in Western Wa. this time of year!)
I've also used the Eqyis Spray on scratches when I felt the need to rotate treatments.
Hope they clear up soon, it sounds like she's in a good situation to get rid of them!
Oh, and I would love to meet your friend with the young horse at a ride sometime!
Update! The wormer is Working! The leg went down yesterday for the first time in weeks! I haven't seen it yet, but Dean said it was down 90%. Also said something about having a "Desert" horse... NOT! Now have to research some daily "maintenance" to keep them GONE!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tips! If you're both at HOTR - that will be the opportunity!
So, did you mix up the wormer in DMSO and apply it topically?
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