Jingles for Sara please She's back in the hospital page 6

[Riven]

My lovely Sara is really sick. I find out on Thursday whether or not they can fix her and if they can't we have to put her down. I got all this from Mr Riven since I'm too much of a mess to talk to the vet. I know she is going to or is already at the University. I just wish I could be with her. She is such a sweet, kind girl. Please send lots of jingles for her so I can bring her home

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

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[Riven]

My lovely Sara is really sick. I find out on Thursday whether or not they can fix her and if they can't we have to put her down. I got all this from Mr Riven since I'm too much of a mess to talk to the vet. I know she is going to or is already at the University. I just wish I could be with her. She is such a sweet, kind girl. Please send lots of jingles for her so I can bring her home

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

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[Galileo1998]

I'm jingling like crazy for her.

[hunt_jump]

I am so sorry to hear this. I'm sending lots of jingles from Florida.

~ hunt_jump ~

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[jilltx]

Jingles from Texas, Riven.

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[BelleBoyd]

Riven, the hills of WV are alive with the sounds of jingling for you and your girl! Hugs!

Zetra

One must think when looking at a horse in motion, that it hears music inside its head.

[Norsire]

Jingles from VA...please let us know how she is doing. Good luck!!!

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[Bugs-n-Frodo]

I am so sorry, JINGLES from Maryland. Keep us up to date.

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Cute as a Bugsear (Bugs) 1986 JC OTTTB (Isella x Annie Somebody)
Pippen (Frodo) 2003 ATA Anglo Trakehner (Paramoure x Cute as a Bugsear)

[sbp]

More jingles, and good thoughts, from Maryland...
Susan

Adonai Equestrian Services, LLC
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[HSGFarms]

I am sorry to hear this Riven! Lots of Jingles and prayers for your girl.

[can't re-]

Oh no!

More jingles from FL.

((((hugs))) for you and your girl.

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And her stride revealed she was a true goddess.
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[aurum]

who is Sara? Jingles!!!

Gwendolyn
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[carosello]

~~~Jingles~~~

[Galileo1998]

Sara is Riven's lovely young hunter mare. She is by Schonfelder out out of Riven's lovely broodmare She's Gone Country. Her registered name is Cyradis.

[Karosel]

jingles from Ontario.

~Humble pie doesn't taste too good...

[Ainsley]

Oh Dear Riven!! Many Many jingles coming from my neck of the woods!
Keep us informed when you get the chance.
Jennifer
jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle

[Quinn]

Riven, so sorry you're going through this right now. Praying for a happy outcome.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[Irish Momma]

Riven- Im so so sorry to hear this.
...Jingling like mad for you and Sara- let me know if there is anything I can do to help you?
Gina

[Fred]

dear Riven, I am so very sorry to hear this, you know you have all my sympathy and heartfelt concern... jingling wildly for you here in Brantford.
Is she at Guelph?.. is there anything I can do to help you?.. just let me know.
jingling and praying and sending positive get well thoughts for beautiful Sara.
xoxo
Gail

[Leena]

Riven, other jingles full of the snow but surounded with warm canadian's heart.

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[Robby Johnson]

jingling here in Arkansas.

Robby

Dance and sing get up and do your thing ...

[copper bay farm]

Jingles from PA...what a pretty girl she is. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

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[Kinsella]

Jingle~Jingle~Jingle from KY!

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[sprucie]

Jingles from NY! Please keep us posted.

Jodie LaForge
Spruce Hill Farm
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[frugalannie]

Jingles from Massachusetts.

[Home Again Farm]

Jingling with both fists from Florida for Sara!!!

Mary Lou

http://www.homeagainfarm.com

[Draygonfyne]

Jingles.....

www.draygonfynedesign.ca (http://www.draygonfynedesign.ca)

[M.K.Smith]

Your Sara is so beautiful. I looked at her pics on your website.

Here's jingles that she gets better & a hug for you.

MKB...

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[All points]

Sending lots of jingles.

[2Dogs]

oh dear! Jingling like crazy from North Carolina!!!

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"
Albert Einstein

[Spot]

Oh Riven - let me know too if I can help at all. I am just a short distance away from Guelph if you need any support while you are there.

let me know - jingles and big {{{HUGS}}}

"Spot"

[showjumpers66]

Jingles ...

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[MeanderCreek]

Best wishes for a complete recovery to your beautiful mare.

[diane]

Jingles from all of us in Barrie and from Bradley in Texas ..........

[arnika]

Oh no, Riven. {{{{hugs}}}}

Adding my jingles to the rest from Florida.

[graystonefarm]

Jingles from Ohio ...

Sherry White
Graystone Farm Sporthorses
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[Hidden Hill Farm]

Jingles from North Carolina...

[YoungFilly]

Jingles here too... she is the same age as my filly....

[nsm]

So So sorry----------------lots and lots of jingles from the midwest------------Nancy

Home of the Oldenburg Stallion Ironman

[caryledee]

Jingles from Illinois...please let us know when you hear something! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Freehold]

Jingling for you!

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[Riven]

Thanks so much everyone. I'll keep you posted on how she is doing. She is actually still in Florida and will be at the University there.

Thanks,

Jane

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

[equestrielle]

extra Jingles from me ... helped for my horse, I think!

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[LongLeaf]

jingles from Georgia

[DARKHORSE]

Oh Riven: I just read this thread.
BIG jingles and Best thoughts from all of us here in Arizona.
Camille

[AC Breeding]

Jingling like mad from Denmark!

Charlotte
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[Kareen]

Another huge transatlantic jingle!!!!

Froh zu sein bedarf es wenig...

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[pintofoal]

Jingles from VA...get well soon Sara!

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[Hexel]

More jingles from Pa., hoping she comes around and improves quickly.

[arnika]

Riven, is she at the UF hospital? I ask because if she is, I live only a short drive away. If you need anything please let me know. My email is in my profile.

Terry

[Fred]

still jingling and thinking of you.. not very far away in Ontario..

[Esprit]

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We're all jingling for her back here at home Riven. Come home safely Sara.

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[Jennifer Oettle]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!! Jingles from California...


Jennifer Oettle
Standing the Trakehner stallion Feuertanzer - Zero Stud Fee in 2004! (http://www.freebreeding.com)

[slave4tucker]

ditto what Arnika said. Im in Jax so if you need anything let us know. She is in good hands at UF.

my horse isn't spoiled, just well taken care of.

[Riggs]

Jingling for you and beautiful Sara...
But you know that.
Do you want to run away over to my place for a cuppa?

[Elliesmom]

Jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle from Michigan!

[libgrrl]

Buena suerte from PA... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[paintgirl]

More jingles from Pennsylvania...

[treasmare]

Jingling like mad for you and Sara here in Nova Scotia, Canada. Hope you get an undate soon

[treasmare]

opps ...double post

[Flying horse]

Jingles for Sara and a hug for you in this stressful time.

[Draygonfyne]

Bumping up...I've been thinking about you all day and was hoping for the best....

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[Fred]

me too, thinking about you and Sara all day. jingle jingle jingle...xoox

[Galileo1998]

More jingles for Sara!!

[Riven]

Mr Riven talked to the University today. They did lots of tests and more X-rays on her today but they still can't see anything. She is booked for her CT scan at 9am on Friday. The vet said he will call us while she is still under to tell us that surgery will work or that things are really bad and she needs to be put down. I hate these either or choices. I'm still hoping for a simple solution like an abscess but it seems unlikely. I'll update on her condition in the morning as soon as I know something.
Thanks so much everyone for all the jingles and the positive messages.
www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

[2Dogs]

Oh Riven - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am jingling and hoping but know that whatever the course will be right for this little one.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"
Albert Einstein

[Draygonfyne]

Oh Riven...we'll keep up the jingles and good thoughts through tomorrow for you.

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[Black & Tan]

Riven, I am terribly sorry. I'd be glad to help even though I don't know how to ...

I'll be jingling here too. All will be right in the end.

"Your only purpose in life may be to serve as a warning to others."

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

I am still jingling for you and your filly. I am sending you my good thought and prayers.

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Amy
Cute as a Bugsear (Bugs) 1986 JC OTTTB (Isella x Annie Somebody)
Pippen (Frodo) 2003 ATA Anglo Trakehner (Paramoure x Cute as a Bugsear)

[Fred]

still thinking of you and Sara, hoping for the best. xo

[jilltx]

Thoughts and prayers, Riven. Thoughts and prayers.

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[Esprit]

Riven, we're all pulling for her, try to get some rest although I know it's difficult. She so special, I'm praying for you.

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[Nikita]

Just checking in to see how Sara is doing. Jingling like crazy and hoping for wonderful news.

"He's a nice horse, he's just a little special in the head."

[Galileo1998]

And more good wishes for Sara. Everyone is pulling for her, and for you Riven. Take care.

[Ghazzu]

What a lovely mare.
Here's hoping things turn out well for her.

Unashamed member of the Arab clique...just settin' on the Group W bench.

[can't re-]

Riven,
Thinking of you and Sara.....hugs.
~Barbara

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And her stride revealed she was a true goddess.
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[Sandbarhorse]

Adding in some LI jingles for you and Sara.

[Riven]

I haven't heard anything yet. Both of her vets are in surgery right now and I'm guessing that she is the one they are operating on. I'm hoping things go well and that I will hear something soon. At least this seems positive since I haven't had any put her down phone calls.

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

[Riven]

I just talked to her vet and she gets to come home at the end of next week. She had surgery and things look good! I am just so happy and relieved. Those jingles and prayers must have worked. Thanks so much

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[Galileo1998]

Yeah Sara!!! I'm so happy for her and for you. I bet you can't wait to see her again http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

[Calvincrowe]

Jingles from the PNW! Could you let us all know what exactly (if you know) is wrong with dear Sara? I am so glad she's better, she is so lovely.

[Spot]

That is wonderful news Riven! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Forgive the forward question - but do they know exactly what WAS wrong with her?

"Spot"

[Quinn]

Riven, I am over the moon for you. Praise be. Those jingles really do work.

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"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[Riven]

She had her sinuses debrided. They thought that she had a very nasty infection possibly in her bone or a tumor amongst other things. Thank God it was a relatively simple surgery (she was only under for about 4 hours). Anyway, she had a month of RR and can go back to regular work in two or three months.

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

[Irish Momma]

Im so happy for you!!!
Continued jingles for her safe return home and a full recovery.
Gina

[Hexel]

What great news Riven, so glad things are looking up.

[hunt_jump]

Oh Riven I am so glad to hear that she is coming home. It sounds like she doesn't have too long of a recovery period either. I will keep jingling for a quick and easy recovery.

~ hunt_jump ~

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[2Dogs]

Yippeeeeee!

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result"
Albert Einstein

[Riggs]

Hurray!
I guess this means we can exhale now!

[Home Again Farm]

Riven,

I am so happy for you and Sara. In 1998 the UF vet school saved one of my very best fillies when she nearly died of a massive infection that was a result of a leg injury that went bad. She was only 2 and 1/2 months old at the time. She and her mama (who was only 4 yrs old) stayed at the vet school for 35 days. They not only saved her, but she is totally sound and a very fine performance horse now. Your girl is in good hands. I wish her a quick recovery! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Mary Lou

http://www.homeagainfarm.com

[Fred]

such good news, thank God for that. here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery, and a good night's sleep for you, Riven.
big hug
xo

[Spot]

That is such great news Riven and thank God it wasnt something more serious than that ...

"Spot"

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

Riven, I am sincerely happy and relieved for you. I really am...thank God! I was sooooo hoping to here good news! You must be so relieved and happy!

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Amy
Cute as a Bugsear (Bugs) 1986 JC OTTTB (Isella x Annie Somebody)
Pippen (Frodo) 2003 ATA Anglo Trakehner (Paramoure x Cute as a Bugsear)

[Draygonfyne]

That's fabulous news! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[onetempies]

Yeah! What wonderful news! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

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[imajacres]

yippee! so glad to hear it, talk to you soon

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[arnika]

Such good news to hear Riven!

Will keep Sara in my thoughts for an easy and uneventful recovery. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[TKR]

Just awesome! God is Good!
PSG

[..schotime*..]

Hey Riven,
We're all so happy she is alright n looking forward to her coming!

Luv drezz

[Riven]

Shes Home!!! I'm so happy that everything turned out well for her. The shipper commented on how sweet she is and the farm owner thinks she is just beautiful. Sara settled in right away and was happily munching her hay. She really does love to eat. My sister, who has not ridden in years, is planning to start hacking her next month. Thanks so much everyone for all the positive thoughts and jingles that you gave to her. Words cannot describe how happy I am that she is OK. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[LEP Enterprises, LLC]

Oh Riven, I'm so happy for you. I was so worried for her.

Horses can leave us too easily it seems. But it clearly wasn't her time to go!

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[Fred]

Riven, I am so happy to hear that the beautiful Sara is safely home.. what a nightmare for you this has been. Good girl Sara! hugs and carrots...
xoxo

[Dancing Lawn]

Oh, gosh, Riven, I just found this thread, and my heart was in my throat, the whole time I was reading. you must be so relieved to have her back home. I hope her recovery is uneventful. Good luck!

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[jilltx]

ohhhh....that's wonderful news, Riven. I wish her continued good health and much happiness!!

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[ShowBiz]

I am a bit late...but just wanted to say that it's wonderful to know that Sara is doing well & she's back home!! YAY! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Holly Jeanne]

That's wonderful! Yeahhhhh!!

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” Goethe

[Riven]

She started to have that bad smell and discharge again this week. We had the vet out and Sara was sent to the University Hospital again (at least it is in Canadian funds this time). They are going to drill some more holes in her face and see if they can cure this nasty thing. It is so heartbreaking to keep putting her through this h--l. She is such a sweet trusting girl and we keep doing all these horrible things to her. Please jingle for her and pray that she gets better and this is the end of this nasty bug.

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

[Home Again Farm]

I am so sorry that your filly continues to have problems. I'm jingling like mad for her from FL. Hoping that you get this solved for your sweet filly!

Mary Lou

http://www.homeagainfarm.com

[Spot]

Oh Riven - thats such a bummer!

Spot Pocket has his sinuses done as well, on the one side, before I got him. I thought that it was a cut or scrape as there was a noticeable scar there, but then one day, I went to get him and it was growing, and it developed into a large, golf ball sized growth, I put pressure on it and all the gross pus shot out.
We kept cleaning it out and when vet advised that was the exact location for a sinus operation - that he must have had a problem before I got him.
Other than this one occurence, it never gave us any problems in 4-5 years

Good luck to Sara!

"spot"

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

I am jingling for Sara and hoping for nothing but good news from you about her. I am so sorry that she is going through this, but they know when we care and they know when we are trying to help. She WILL know that...I promise.

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Amy
Cute as a Bugsear (Bugs) 1986 JC OTTTB (Isella x Annie Somebody)
Pippen (Frodo) 2003 ATA Anglo Trakehner (Paramoure x Cute as a Bugsear)

[Riggs]

When is her surgery?

Look at it this way, she is trusting because nothing has really bothered/upset/hurt her, so you dont need to worry about how she is feeling about everything.

[Esprit]

Riven, this filly trusts you more than anyone! She's in good hands and everyone that sees her can't help but shmooze her!!

Jingles for Sara. Is she in Guelph?

http://www.fieldstone-farm.com

[2Dogs]

Oh jingling like mad here!!! Poor baby!

"Her life was okay. Sometimes she wished she were sleeping with the right man instead of with her dog, but she never felt she was sleeping with the wrong dog".
Judith Collas

[Silly Mommy]

Can they leave the tube in so you can flush it for a few weeks with saline/betadine?

If this has been mentioned, I apologise, I didn't have tiem to read the whole thread.

Most people who go around fanning the flames of crises are themselves the problem.

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[nsm]

SO SORRY--------------Lots and lots of jingles from the Midwest-----------Nancy

Home of the Oldenburg Stallion Ironman

[dray]

Jingles. Hoping for good news for you, Sara and Mr. Riven...
Donna

[Fred]

big HUGS for you Riven, and poor Sara - we know what it is, and she will get better!! jingling for you.
give me a call anytime (early evening is best - it is breeding season)

[Riven]

She is at Guelph. I've had great luck with my horses and dogs that have been there before. When I left, one of the vets was on the phone to Gainsville. She has been flushed 3 seperate times before with the drain left in but thanks for any suggestions. They were going to drill three more holes in her face yesterday and start flushing her again. She has to stay until at least Monday and then we will see if she is well enough to come home. If she gets sick again, they will re-open her facial flap and remove the fluid etc that way. If she gets sick again, the chances of her recovering are quite poor I guess but I don't want to think about that right now.
My niece disappeared just as we were leaving yesterday, and my sister found her in Sara's stall just sobbing. I know it sounds like an easy thing to treat (at least in people)but when you actually see Sara, it is so upsetting. The thing that is hard to come to grips with is even if I wanted her to just live her days out in a field (like a leg injury), that is not an option with this nasty infection. She would keep having to go to the hospital and have all this invasive work done. Its not the money (which is quite significant by now)as I'm sure is the case with all of us that love horses, but it is her quality of life. Don't get me wrong, I'll do anything to save her but I don't want this to go on for the next couple of years with no hope of getting better. It is so heartbreaking. Thanks everyone for all the support. Jane

www.rivendellfarms.ca (http://www.rivendellfarms.ca)

[Quinn]

Hi Riven:

I will keep hoping/praying/jingling. She's a tough one and I am sure she'll come through this. Many years ago (too many to count) we had a big old mare in our rescue with an horrendous sinus infection. It too seemed to keep repeating but it did eventually clear up. I'm really thinking positively that Sara's will as well. She has age and health on her side. And you of course. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

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"If you are going through hell, keep going." ~Churchill~

[Zydeco Farm]

I had a friend with a stallion who went through the same thing. It took quite some time to heal, but after many recurrent infections and return trips to the vet, it did. Keep your chin up. Jingling in Louisana for Sara!

[Dancing Lawn]

Good luck, Riven. We can't lose her, now.

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[Silly Mommy]

Is it tooth related? I had a chronic sinus problem with Mandarin at the end - he had a tube coming out of his face that I flushed 2x a day for a month - Cornell thought it could be tooth related, but they couldn't find anything with xrays, and at the age of 27, I wasn't going to let them knock him out so they could play with their new toy (they'd just gotten a catscan).

Most people who go around fanning the flames of crises are themselves the problem.

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[Riven]

Its not a tooth. She had X-rays in Florida, a CT scan, more X-rays yesterday, and when she had surgery they could see the tooth roots. They feel that it is primary sinusitis. The staff at Guelph said she is bit depressed at the moment so they are taking her for walks as much as they can. They are amazing there. I guess the flushing is going well and they got some good material out to culture.

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[Silly Mommy]

So basically,

She's got a nasty crud up there?

Mandarin's sinoscopy showed nothing, teeth were fine (he still had all of them), but I would flush hay pieces out of his nose daily. They spent hours looking for a hole. I just couldn't let them do a CT scan on a 27 year old horse - they said, there was a chance at his age that the anesthesia could kill him.

Good luck with this.

Most people who go around fanning the flames of crises are themselves the problem.

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[Riggs]

Any prognosis yet? Do you know when she can come home?

[Irish Momma]

Riven - just tuned in ( been away) and saw this sad update.
Just keep the faith!!
Sinus issues are so hard to "get" all in one go - same with humans, a colleague at work went through the same thing - they had 2 or 3 flare ups before they got all the little pockets of infection- there are so may cavities that it can hide in. It took a couple of months, so dont despair. Sara will be made comfortable- and will get better.

If you’re lucky enough to be Irish... You’re lucky enough!

[HSGFarms]

Riven I am so sorry to hear that your lovely girl is back in a hospital. Lots of jingles for all of you!! If you need anything at all please let me know if I can lend a hand http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif