I was supposed to have a lesson tonight.. on my way there, my mom pulled the car over and was crying. She said Laura texted her this afternoon.. a car was driving by the pasture and noticed a horse was laying down. I bursted out crying, knowing it was Indie but thinking the worst.
Indie's nose was bleeding when Laura got out there so a vet was called. She's been on an IV since he got there.. he hasn't left since. Her nose hasn't stopped bleeding and he says there is no point in taking her to Dr. Murch because there is too much blood for a scope. We are going to once, and if, her nose clots. He has tried everything he can to stop it, with no avail.
He said something about a fungus growing on a group of vessels that could be a cause but it'd need a scope. If that was the case, the prognosis is not good. As of right now, it's hour by hour. He said she has been a star patient.
When I arrived, my instructor was tending to her nose and the vet was monitoring the IVs. Indie had zero enthusiasm and just looked miserable. I am staying at the barn tonight with Laura and we'll be taking care of her.
My emotions are a mixture of despair and shock. Please keep Indie in your prayers tonight. I wished on a star and prayed. She can't be taken away from me.. not yet. :'( Posted via Mobile Device
No, it wasn't related. He talked about a fungal growth that he's seen grow on the vessels.. apparently it causes the nose bleeds. He had talked to Dr. Murch who said perhaps the colic made her roll around and she hit her poll on something. I can't even describe how scared I was when she fell over. She had been sweaty from trying to stay up. She ended up ripping some of the IV out too. This just isn't fair. :-(
He had said we could do an autopsy, but in the end, it won't bring her back.
OMG Jore. I don't even know what to say. I am so so sorry. I wish I could just run and give you a huge hug. You did everything you could for her. You loved her and gave her the best possible life and she passed with you holding her and loving her.
RIP Indie. You will be forever loved and forever cherished.
I am so very, very sorry. I know how hard it is for you, but I also know that the last several months were probably the best indie had ever had. You were her true friend, not just her owner, and i'm sure she knew that. My thoughts are with you.
Thank you everyone. I don't want this to sink in, we had such a bond and I can't believe I had her taken away from me in this way.
I loved her with all my heart, and I'd give up anything if I could bring her back. As soon as I realized she was gone, I kept saying how she must be trying to pull my leg. The vet said he doesn't think she was in pain, as he had her on a bunch of pain medication and fluids to help with the blood loss. In the end, it didn't help. I'm glad I was there for her in her last moments, but it breaks my heart that I won't see her grow old.
Dear, dear. That is very heavy news. I feel very sad for you. Poor Indie. She must have been in pain, with the shivering and sweating, so now she is in peace. So very, very sorry for you.
I just can't believe it. I sat in her stall in utter disbelief. She was completely cold except for where I had been rubbing her. Her eyes were wide open, so I hope that I was the last thing she was and that I at least gave her some sort of comfort. I switched between crying and saying how I couldn't believe it. I still can't.
So So sorry to hear the bad news RIP indie now at least shes released from her pain. ((((HUGS)))) to you jore i was really hoping shed pull through again so sorry for your loss.
Jore, it doesn't matter when we lose them, as we never have them long enough. I'm just so very sorry you and your special girl only had a few short months. It's so very unfair.
That's how I try to think of it.. from what the vet said, this was likely to happen no matter where she was. I can recall a boy whom I competed with, just after I left the show, his new horse had an aneurysm in the ring and just fell in the middle of a class. I know it's never fair, but I just wish I had longer with her.. although I know everyone wishes for that. I'm just in such disbelief right now.
Thank you, I've been crying ever since she toppled over. I had thought my mom told me to go get Dale.. so I started running down the road. I was so panicked and scared that I didn't even hear what she said. If she hadn't called my phone, I'd have ran all the way there to get him. I can't even explain how surreal it was to see the vet leaning over her, to check for any breathing.. especially when he told us that she didn't make it, even though I knew she didn't.
I'm so sorry.
Did the vet say she had a guttural pouch infection? I suspected that was what was going on & if it was there was nothing you could have done.
I'm pretty sure she wasn't in any pain.
I know you're hurting now but know you did everything you could & you were there for her.
I am so sorry. RIP Indie
She will be waiting for you...running and playing with my Rudy,Naseeba and Nabylar in the meantime over the rainbow bridge.....
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear this Jore. You took such great care of Indie, I'm sure she was comfortable and didn't suffer long with you by her side. My deepest condolences...
Words cannot describe the pain I feel for you. I am so sorry you're going through this, Jore. Stay strong. You two had a great bond and she had a great last few months being with someone like you. She's now in a place where she will never feel any pain again. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
The guttural pouch infection was one of his theories and said it seemed most likely.. he said that if that was the case, this day was coming no matter what we could have done.
Thank you everyone. I still don't want to believe it. I just wish I couls get her back. :'( I'm sure God is taking good care of her.. he only takes the best horses. Posted via Mobile Device
The guttural pouch infection was one of his theories and said it seemed most likely.. he said that if that was the case, this day was coming no matter what we could have done.
Thank you everyone. I still don't want to believe it. I just wish I couls get her back. :'( I'm sure God is taking good care of her.. he only takes the best horses. Posted via Mobile Device
Yes, it seems to point to that. It can be treated if the horse presents signs, which Indie did not.
Again I'm so sorry. Try to get some rest:hug:
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