🩸WOUND CASE🩸 ⬇️
Here we have 21yo Quarter Horse gelding, Ebby 🧡
It seems as though poor Ebby was a little too inspired by the Olympics this year, and fancied trying his hand at gymnastics! He has previously undergone sarcoid removal via laser, which left a significant area of scar tissue around his stifle and sheath. Unfortunately scar tissue is much less flexible and supple than it would have been before, and this can leave it susceptible to tearing. The likely event is that Ebby slipped in the field and did the splits, leaving this rather enormous injury for his poor mum to find in the morning - he had torn almost completely from his stifle to his scrotum.
Luckily for Ebby, his mum was straight on the phone to us, and he was brought to ours and met by Tom (Chine House Equine Hospital) who assessed him.
As you’d imagine, given the very limited options in terms of bandaging or suturing due to the wound location, treatment has been steady and conservative. The wound has been diligently cleansed twice daily with Vaseline applied to the legs to prevent skin burns, and he has of course had a course of antibiotics and pain relief.
Ebby did develop an interesting (but not too unusual) complication, where air is ‘sucked in’ through the wound and becomes trapped under the skin - this is known as subcutaneous emphysema. This does create an added risk of air being trapped around the lungs and restricting breathing, so we closely monitored Ebby’s respiratory rate throughout each day. To reduce the spread of air Ebby was strictly box rested, as more movement means more air being pulled into the wound.
He has also received Low Level Laser Therapy treatments twice daily, and we have applied Manuka honey from Day 14 onward.
The wound is looking superb at this stage, the emphysema has completely gone and he has begun his daily handwalking. We are hoping to keep the tissue quite mobile as it heals, with the aim of preventing a similar incident occurrin
Naked days are finally starting 🤩☀️
It was a late one last night, but after waiting for the winds to die down we finally managed to get the first few horses moved into our new home 🏡
We spent the earlier part of the day prepping the stables and finishing off the fencing, went and collected the horses and finally tucked into our (very glamorous) dinner at 10pm 😴
Looking forward to getting the last couple of horses moved today, then the real fun begins 🎉
Jess McLeod Eventing
Lots of you that have been to the yard will have met my right hand woman Jess, and tomorrow she jets off to Australia!! 🇦🇺🐨
Luckily for us she’ll be back in April, but how could I resist putting together a little highlights reel before she leaves 🤪
Whilst obviously not looking to replace Jess (not sure we could!), we may be on the lookout for an extra pair of hands to help in the yard until she’s back. No rehab experience or riding necessary, but you MUST be confident and capable handling fresh and young horses. As you can see there’s plenty of fun to be had - self-inflicted pitchfork injuries optional 🏥🚑
If anyone can recommend a reliable yardie then please tag or pass on!
🦠 BIOSECURITY 🦠
A vital aspect of our routine here at HQ, and not something we take lightly!
💚All stables, stable fronts, walkways and tools are disinfected twice daily with a broad spectrum, animal-safe disinfectant.
💛In addition to this, all new and visiting horses are temperature checked, looked over on arrival for signs of ill health and are required to be fully vaccinated.
💙Our feed buckets are colour coded for each horse, and washed daily. Separate scoops and stirrers are always used for medicated horses to prevent cross-contamination.
🧡Therapy equipment and is wiped down between uses, and our TheraPlate is sprayed down between each horse.
We understand this is often a topic at the forefront of owners’ minds when sending their horses away, so we are always very happy to discuss our yard protocols with anyone who has any questions 😁
One more sleep!! 🎅🏼🌙
Our Christmas Eve prize is one of our biggest, with huge thanks to Imogen Moon ABIPP - Equine & Dog Photographer!! Imogen has very generously given a TWO HOUR long, PRIVATE photoshoot - perfect for capturing special moments and memories that will last a lifetime 🤍
Winning this fantastic prize (and hopefully having a very Merry Christmas) is Beth Kerslake! ⭐️
Huge congratulations Beth, we’d love to see how the pictures turn out 📸
It’s Christmas Eve Eve!
Today’s lucky winner will receive a private lesson with international rider Laurence Hunt Eventing 🤩
That person is … Claire Duffin! Congratulations Claire, please get in touch to claim your prize 🐎 🎅🏼
Creeping ever closer to the big day!
Today’s prize is a fantastic Sunday Lunch for 2 people at the wonderful Leicestershire pub The Fox & Hounds 🦊🐶
And our winner is …. Jane Snookes! Congratulations Jane 👏🏼
Next up 🥁 🥁 Katie B Frisby - Racing, Rehabilitation and Salt Therapy Stars & Diamonds Racing Club!
Winning a year’s social membership for 3 adults (children included at no extra cost) to the Stars & Diamonds Racing Club 2024 is … Zoe Mac!
Congratulations Zoe, please get in touch with Katie to claim your membership 🏇🏾
With just 5 days to go until the big day, we’re halfway through our big Christmas giveaway 🤩
Next up we have a very generous hour’s free indoor arena hire at Pickering Grange Equestrian, complete with a full set of showjumps! And our lucky winner is Meg Coventry! Congratulations Meg, please message us and we’ll send through your voucher.
Pickering Grange also have a fantastic offer on arena hire at the minute, so anyone who has missed out should go and check it out! 🎄🎅🏼
Day 6 our giveaway is in partnership with our fantastic workwear suppliers 247 Clothing Direct, who have generously donated a saddlepad and padded jacket 🤩
Our winner today is… Beth Collier! Congratulations Beth, please get in touch with 247 to claim your prize 🎁
Congratulations Ruth Ransome, you have won an enormous £100 voucher to spend at https://secondhoof.com !!
Huge thanks must go to Jess at Second Hoof, not only for this prize but for jointly organising this giveaway 🌟🎁
See you tomorrow for Day 6 🤩
A bit later than usual today but we’re back with our fourth winner, in collaboration with Apollo Saddlery, Kristys Embroideries & AMB Countrywear. Receiving a fantastic little goodie bucket from Apollo including trimmers, treats and more, we have …
Georgie Richardson!
Congratulations Georgie, please contact us to arrange collection 🤩
Unfortunately our previous winner is unable to claim her prize due to location, so we have re-drawn our winner for day 3.
Our new winner is… Katie Smith! Congratulations Katie, please get in touch with GH Therapies to claim your free treatment 🤩
Day 3’s winner is … Katy Treharne!
Katy wins a free treatment from GH Therapies, for herself, her horse or dog 🤩🐴 🐶
Huge thank you to Grace Hamilton for this very generous prize, and congratulations Katy! 🎄🎅🏼
Our second winner, receiving two packs of PolyJumps PolePods is…
Tamsyn Robertson!
Congratulations Tamsyn, please get in touch to arrange collection 🎅🏼🎄
And here we go!! 🥁 🥁 🥁
Our first winner, receiving a free rehabilitation consultation with us and 50% off livery is…
Dawn Kitchen!!
Congratulations Dawn, please contact us to make arrangements 🎅🏼🎄
Our next winner will be drawn tomorrow, stay tuned folks 🤞🏼