I was just about to put my mare up for sale when 2 days ago she was kicked just below her hock in the field. I know who's horse it was that kicked her as she only shares her field with one other little pony. I cleaned the wound up as best I could and hoped it would be ok as she wasnt lame at the time, just a bit stiff.
Today I've been to see my mare and her leg has balloned up, so I think its safe to say it's infected. The vet is coming out in the morning to see to her, but I think she'll just need antibiotics
Question is would you ask the owners of the pony that kicked her for money to cover the vets bill? I'm already skint and I really could do without this bill thats prob gonna be a good £50 or more.
The pony is well known for kicking other horses, the reason it was moved from the field with the main herd in was that it was kicking everything but I ended up with it in my field 6 months ago because my mare was in a big field all by herself. The yard doesnt have fields for individual horses, they are all 2 horse fields or go in with the main herd so I cant even ask for her to be moved! I know this is turning into a bit of a rant but I'm just ****ed off for having to spend a fortune on a vets bill that was someone elses fault!
Today I've been to see my mare and her leg has balloned up, so I think its safe to say it's infected. The vet is coming out in the morning to see to her, but I think she'll just need antibiotics
Question is would you ask the owners of the pony that kicked her for money to cover the vets bill? I'm already skint and I really could do without this bill thats prob gonna be a good £50 or more.
The pony is well known for kicking other horses, the reason it was moved from the field with the main herd in was that it was kicking everything but I ended up with it in my field 6 months ago because my mare was in a big field all by herself. The yard doesnt have fields for individual horses, they are all 2 horse fields or go in with the main herd so I cant even ask for her to be moved! I know this is turning into a bit of a rant but I'm just ****ed off for having to spend a fortune on a vets bill that was someone elses fault!