Today is the Day

So off went Fly to the Cambridge Equine Clinic.

She was excitied to be going somewhere as she hasn't been in the lorry for a long time!

When she arrived she did her usual "no need to worry I am here" act. lol what a funny one. And from then on she spent her time being a little madame with the vets, they wanted her to stand square - so she kept resting her legs and ended up standing on her own hooves! haha.

Her next trick was to suss out every one of the students in search of food...as per usual.

She rather enjoyed all the attention and was having a laugh untill she set eyes upon her stable. Hmmm not quite what she is used to, she spent the first 10 mintutes frantically searching for food but, without success.

When they asked what they should feed her the reply was "less is more", But to be honest I am sure they could work that one out by the size of her gut. The vets even struggled to asses the muscle due to her round bum. haha Bless her.

She will be there till Thursday as she has to be shod with special shoes and have some treatment for her arthritus.

When her ladyship returns she will be back into light work everyday to keep her ticking over and not exploding in size! :D

I can't wait to get back aboard and in the saddle again!

Near Discovery

The Vet came out today in order to do Ben's teeth. Whilst she was out she took a look at Mayfly, and she may have discovered the cause of her lameness.
Mayfly is lame on both back legs, not just one like we thought.
On Monday Fly is going to go to the Equine Clinic, where she will have scans to confirm or rule out arthritis and then we will know hopefully what her exercise regime will be.
Fingers crossed that I can get back on her and go for some good old Happy Hacking as we do best!


Here is a little video dedicated to such an amazing horse :o)

No Progress

Thought I'd give a quick update.

Trotted Fly up today seeing as she has been on box rest for a near week, unfortunately she is still lame. However happy in herself, as whilst I was trotting her up she thought it might be clever to try and bugger off, and she is strong when she wants to be! lol

Gave her a nice groom and clean up, which was much needed.
She kept asking for FOOD but, her belly is the size of a house so she is getting no treats from me, aren't I nasty to her. haa

On a good note - there was a break through today...The hose finally stared working :O All of them have been frozen up since Friday 2nd January! Also horses will hopefully be able to go out tomorrow, Little Flea is so bored of being in his stable - gave him a bedding bag to play with today. haha.
Also did some "horse shopping" on Saturday, went to see a lovely 15hh 4year old dun mare. She was lovely natured but, her legs and feet were just too thin and not really in proportion with her body, which was a shame. Guess it is an excuse to do some more searching :D

No Riding...

Whoa England couldn't be any colder!
Anyway...Mayfly has basically been on box rest due to the weather, I guess that is good for her, apart from the enlarging stomach. haa. Look at her - rather content don't you think??
I must say I am and expert with the bandaging now, ahh dear.

Had what is to be probably my last ride for a while as believe it or not Delami has hopefully found a home, already. He goes on trial on Saturday. So, I got aboard him for maybe the final time ever :o(
He was a good boy, I must say I think he has chilled out and is beginning to grow up somewhat now.
Wouldn't hold my word to him going yet though as it wouldn't be a surprise if he came back again. lol
It does mean though (amazement) there is a empty stable :O

All this means that from now on till Fly comes sound there will be no riding.

Ho Hum, Poor Old Fly

The physio came on Saturday and had a good look at Mayfly.
Unfortunately it was not good news.

As we knew she is dragging her near hind and supporting the weight more in her off hind. As a result of this she is not weight bearing evenly, which is causing her windgalls to fill.
The good news is she has no arthritis, no injury to pelvis or sacroiliac as both of these areas moved freely and she seems fairly comfortable, which is good news.
Therefore Mayfly could have some strain to a tendon or ligament, I hope that it is nothing too serious.

So basically she is going to have a month off, then will be checked over again in February.

Silly Fly, her spirit is willing but her body just can't cope.

All in all I have a month at the least with out riding, I will be riding the naughty Delami in aid to get him sold but who knows how long or short it will be until he is sold (someone is coming to see him tomorrow).
But, I will probably post the odd update, not often though due to there won't be much to interest you to write about...just pampering, food eating, and of course bandage changing. lol