Life is settling back to normal. Marieh's catheter is out; we're giving her a few more days of bute. Her vet will be here Saturday to look at the wound and take out the stitches, and hopefully give her the okay to move out of her confining space into something where she can stretch her legs. We have a stall with a run ready for her if she can't go back in with the girls yet.
It feels odd to only visit the barn twice a day instead of six times. Amazing how quickly one gets accustomed to a different routine. And also how quickly you drop back into the old habits.
This morning when we went to the barn Willow was resting in the common area, actually laying down with her feet tucked under her. I was a little concerned, but I guess she was just tired. When we put out the hay, she got to her feet and joined the rest of the girls in breakfast. She's such a sweet mare, and I think she may be working on an abscess in one of her front feet. The last time she was so lame I poulticed her feet and helped the abscess along. She walked much better after that. She seems to need the detox every now and then.
A neighbor friend loaned me a book about creative pasture management. It's quite interesting, and I'm looking at our pastures, wondering how we can give it a try without completely tearing down everything we've done so far. If it keeps the horses moving and helps them all get fit and Willow to stay healthy, it will be a very good thing indeed. Then maybe we can put Cabo back in with the ladies so he'll have some company.
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