Vet Visit

On Tuesday, the horses got their teeth floated!

Scout was up first and then Eddie and Diesel was last. They did very well. They all did fine with the sedation and came out of it fine. Our vet said that their teeth look good too.
Eddie's teeth were awesome, a little sharp, but he hasn't been done for over a year. Scout had a 'ramp' in his teeth and our vet was able to make most of his teeth level (he will do the rest next fall). And Diesel has some issues. Not too bad, just things we need to be aware of. He's a 'packer' which means that he packs all his food up in between his cheek and teeth.

So, we may have to flush his mouth every now and then or help him get the packed food out. But he hasn't packed at all since Tuesday, so that is a good thing! :-)
They were all so dopey and sleepy afterwards. Eddie took the longest to come out of it. I think it was just because his bite felt so off to him. But by the end of the day he was totally fine.

Here are our sleepy boys. <3
I'm so glad that their teeth are all taken care of for the year.

~Lea & Eddie & Scout & Diesel~

Isaiah 26:4

Trust in the LORD forever,
      for the LORD, is everlasting strength

Diesel Update

Diesel, Diesel, Diesel. He is such a trooper and such a strong little guy.

He ended up having a loose tooth,which the vet pulled. It took him 25 minutes to get it out and 20 minutes to sedate him beforehand. However, he was very patient and never lost his temper with our little mini hinny.

It was quite lonesome at the farm without our little trouble maker. Scout's butt was never bitten (in play) by Diesel and Eddie never got to chase him out of his paddock. hehe, such boys!
But, Diesel came home around 5:30 yesterday and he is sleepy, sore and recovering. However, he recovering very well. Grazing like a champ (pardon the pun) and eating hay and Ontario Dehy.

Here are some pictures of him being floated:

So, we're going to have the vet out to do Eddie's teeth and Scout's in the fall. They will need it and we trust the vet with our boys since he has worked on Eddie multiple times.
*sigh of relief*
As of now, all is good, horses are happy and we're hunkering down for another hot day.
Thank you all for all the prayers and well wishes. God certainly had His hand working throughout the day!

~Lea & Eddie & Scout & Diesel~

Psalm 119:30

I have chosen the way of truth;
         Your judgments I have laid before me.

An Unexpected Vet Visit

This morning started out like any other. I went out to the barn, gave the horses their grain and it was then that I noticed something was up. Diesel wouldn't eat his grain and he was having a hard time chewing.
:-(
When one of our horses don't eat - a pit automatically enters our stomachs.
So, I let him out and watched him graze. He was still having a hard time and he wouldn't chew. I brought him in, got mom and we watched him some more. We decided it was time to call the vet and we went back inside.
Now, let me first say that it is STINKING hot outside. 99 today with heat indices of 110-120. So, this was a big deal especially since he wasn't eating or drinking.

We called several vets and they all seemed to be busy or couldn't get here until late in the day. However, God orchestrated everything and our first-choice vet called us back. YAY! He left us with two options. Either he could come here at 1. Or we could take Diesel to the vet's place at 12. The clinic has air conditioning and they would be able to see to Diesel sooner. We decided to go to the clinic. If it wasn't for the heat, we would have stayed home, but we were really concerned with dehydration.

Our good friend, Ginger ended up coming and getting him and with a few ropes and some grain, we got Diesel into the trailer. It wasn't natural, but it was hot and he is better off for it.
Right now, they are diagnosing him and we're praying it's nothing too serious. In fact, I should be getting a call right now from my mom who is staying with him while I stay with Eddie and Scout.
It's 99 in the barn and I'm praying that it doesn't get any hotter. However, there is a nice breeze and the horses aren't even sweating.
I'll yet ya'll know when I hear from mom. I'm hoping it will be soon.

~Lea & Eddie & Scout & Diesel~

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.