Austin Needs Your Prayers ** NEW update 4-10-07**

[DrKym]

Will be sending prayers for him!
Years ago when we lived in Georgia, we had a sorrell Gelding that had the same type of lump, vet checked it said it was nothing, it went away, and came back. This happened a few times over the year, we could not for the life of us figure it out since the vet said it looked as if he had been kicked.
He wasn't with the mares, and the stallion and he were not turned out together either.........found out after keeping vigils for weeks, it was my husbands Saneen goat head butting him! They had done a lousy job of polling him and the horn stubs were causing returning hematomas . Although they were best friends, needless to say they were no longer allowed to play unsupervised!

Hope it is just as harmless for Austin! Good thoughts heading your way!

[chocolatepuppy]

Hopefully it is nothing serious. You have been told a few different things it could be, when the vet makes it out you will know for sure. Is it always this hard to get a vet to come see your horse?

[Toby's my baby]

Is it always this hard to get a vet to come see your horse?

No, it is usually not hard at all. I've never had a problem this early in the spring though, now that the show season is comming up, a lot of people have scheduled coggins tests and their shots so they can go to shows. That is probably the problem. I think they should leave at least ONE time open per day for emergencies though, it is rediculous that you can't get in for a MONTH for an emergency...

[chocolatepuppy]

I think they should leave at least ONE time open per day for emergencies though, it is rediculous that you can't get in for a MONTH for an emergency...

I sure agree with that. Hang on, next week will be here before you know it and hopefully it will not be serious.

[buttercup132]

Oh no! Poor Austin. I can't imagine what worry your going through. I really hope its nothing serious. That is the downfall with owning larger animals their surguries cost so much more, it dosen't help with stubborn parents either. Mine would say the same and it sucks. (Wow you got Austin really cheap btw! )