Have mercy on me, I am supposed to be the strong one

Keely-FutureRN · Feb 7, 2003

Oh! That is so sad! There are alot of ranches and farms in utah (mainly down south) and I can totally understand your pain! I love horses and don't know what I'd do without them! (((((((hugs to you and your mare))))))).

Keely

imenid37 · Feb 7, 2003

wow that's so awful for you. i am a cat person, but love other animals too. i don't know what to say but i am so sorry you had this experience.

spineCNOR · Feb 7, 2003

HOORAY! Thanks for the good news- glad to hear that Khaia is on the road to recovery!

hoolahan, ASN, RN · Feb 7, 2003

I agree with MelD Cat, I am sure on some level Khaia understood what you had to do, and I am also sure that she sesnses your complete and unconditional love for her now as you see her through this ordeal.

I can not imagine having to do what you did, but it had to be done. I will keep you and your family and Khaia in my prayers.

{{{{{{Cat}}}}}}}

sunnygirl272 · Feb 7, 2003

WOOT!!!!!!!!!

Scarlette · Feb 7, 2003

How terrible. I'm close to tears just reading it. I know how hard it is to wait 11 months for a foal and lose it but I can't imagine what you went through trying to remove it. How traumatizing for you. I am sooooo sorry you had to go through that. I don't know if I could. (hugs)

One of my mares absorbed her fetus which was discovered when the vet came out to confirm the pregnancy. She had a large lump in her uterus and the vet put her on antibiotics AND infused her uterus with some kind of antibiotic liquid. For the life of me I can't think of what the name of it was. Ask your vet. He/she might know what I'm talking about. I'm sure her uterus has some abrasions from trying to get the foal out, and the antibiotic infused into it would probably help keep the infection away.

I hope your mare pulls through this. It would be even more devastating to lose her.

catrn10 · Feb 8, 2003

I talked to the vet about the possibility of doing the antibiotic wash, he's not ready for that yet. He says it may come to that. We have her on pretty heavy doses of antibiotics now. He's going to check her tomorrow and he said we'll see them. Her temperature is staying down and he says she looks pretty clean. He doesn't think we tore her up, honestly I don't see how we avoided that. I half expected to see her uterus come out with the rest of the foal. (I still am afraid that will happen)We turned her out in the paddock today, and she seems to like it better. She never did like staying in a stall. She can get in the barn if she wants. She associates stalls with shows(I think), and gets real nervous and chills.Always has. I don't believe I will ever attempt to breed her or anyone else ever again. My husband says he never wants to see another animal in that much pain again.I just can't go through another night like that and have to do that again. We all think it's nothing short of a miracle she even lives.We retired her 2 years ago when she was still in good health, we just felt like she deserved it after all her years of faithful service. All my kids have a "Khaia Story". She is a remarkable horse. She saved my son , who was 2 at the time, from being trampled by a herd of running horses by out running the whole group , skidding to a halt in front of him and carefully stepping over him to shield him with her body. He had gotten away from his sisters and ran into the pasture right when the horses were running through a narrow passage for the barn to get fed. I couldn't catch him and was screaming my head off as I ran. I saw her stretch out and run alike the wind and pass them all. When the others ran past her, I couldn't see my son, only Khaia standing shock still. I fully expected to find my son's body, but what I found was him sitting on the dirt under her, hugging a leg for dear life. She never moved until I picked him up, and then she ran off to the barn to chase whoever was in "her"stall out. Had I not seen it myself, along with my daughters and husband, I would not have believed it. Thanks again for your prayers and support. We appreciate it!!!Cat

baseline · Feb 8, 2003

Having had horses almost all of my life, I can so relate to this whole thread. I hope all continues to go well for you and your best friend!

BadBird, BSN, RN · Feb 8, 2003

OMG, how horrible for you. I hope your mare pulls through.

hoolahan, ASN, RN · Feb 8, 2003

Khaia the fearless and the brave! That story about how she saved your son has me all teary-eyed again. You have such a connection. She kinew she had to pull through to ease your loss. What a remarkable love you have for each other.

PennyLane, RN · Feb 8, 2003

Wow, she sounds truly amazing. You're so lucky to have her in your life!! Animals are such wonderful additions to any family and give us so much. They are aware of more than we give them credit for, I think. The story of her saving your son brought tears to my eyes, too.

webbiedebbie · Feb 8, 2003

Cat...It's hard to lose those you love so much. Being a nurse is separate. I lost my father last year...watched him die for 3 months. He was always strong and it was hard to see him suffering and going downhill. As a nurse, I found that I had to stand back and let other angel nurses take care of him. It was too much for me. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Debbie