Phoenix the welfare case TB i have had 3 weeks has had the most awful accident, i still feel in shock. When i arrive at the fields this morning i could see the gate swinging between the 2 fields, one should have had Phoenix within it and the other the other 2 ponies one of which literally hates Phoenix, my heart started to pound, the kids ran on ahead across the fields about 5 acres, my 10 year old son screamed and said "oh no" i caught up and saw Phoenix hopping on 3 legs after struggling to stand up, the other ponies were stood a long way away,he was lying down to start with, bless him he tried to hobble towards us, i could see just a mass of blood and skin on his hind legs, next i saw the barbed wire fence inbetween the 2 fields all slack on the top rung, anyway he was so grateful to see us, covered in flies, he limped very slowly across the 2 fields upto the stables, very sorry for himself & into the stable. The skin was literally peeled down hanging against his hooves with the bone showing on both legs, blood everywhere, rang the vet who was there in 20 mins. He was positive, says he has "seen worse" no tendon damage, but he has done himself a lot of damage, will take at least 3 months to start with then laser treatment as it cannot be stitched, torn skin will be removed in about 7 - 10 days time. He sedated him, injected a painkiller, topped up tetanus, gave anti B's, squirted with saline, put on hydrogel and bandaged heavily, left me bute for him and will be back saturday to redress, he was amazing, was there almost 2 hours being so gentle, this will go on every 3 days, also asked if i was insured knowing this is a welfare case and i have had him only 3 weeks. i said yes with E&L, called them today, he said to advise them immediately that it was an Acute Exterior Injury, there is hope i am covered i took out the more expensive premium cover, couldnt get them - all too busy was asked to leave message which i did. Fingers crossed, any experience of this? Have had the policy since 1st July paying monthly so have not even paid 1 month yet until the 1st August. I feel so gutted as the nasty pony had obviously got in, chewed through the lead rope tied round the gate post was so desparate to get in, i think he chase him and the TB jumped the fence to get away, god knows how long it had gone on for possibly with the injury although i hope not. Anyway he is comfortable, sedation worn off, can barely move but you know what? His ears are up and he is loving the attention and i do think he is grateful, being so soft and sweet, eaten his dinner tonight. Going back early in morning to give him his breakfast and bute. Feel so bad he has had this happen after previously suffering 2 terrible homes before me! The vet was the same vet who attended him about 6 months ago in his terrible home, called out by the other girls at livery yard, he told me more about his terrible life, his owners and is pleased we have him now, says he is one of life's victims and other horses know it thats why he is badly bullied always. Sorry this so long, its helped me to write it all down 
am so sad
am so sad 
