Momentum Slowed

Today was vet day. And, oh boy, was it exciting. He began by euthanizing my little legless friend. I'm sorry. But if snakes enter my personal space, they must go. Snakes are ok out in the pasture, in the fields, far, far away. This one entered my grooming area. It was a water moccassin. He met Mr. Shovel. I may be a trained wildlife biologist but this is my weakness. Just a few weeks ago, a 4-footer decided to grace my presence in the living room. It met the same fate. Let this be a lesson to all other creepies who dare enter my space.

After this unpleasant encounter the girls got their teeth floated and annual shots. For once, Becca came out pretty good seeing the vet. She got 3 weeks reprieve from workouts. We were doing so well with our exercise. I could almost see some weight coming off. Becca had a cluster of bumps on her side that was being rubbed by the saddle. I thought they were warts. Doc isn't so sure. So, he removed them and sent them for a biopsy. He removed a large chunk of skin and sutured it closed. I am sure that she is going to be pretty darn uncomfortable for a few days. It is oozing a bit of blood still and is starting to swell slightly. We expected this. It should heal beautifully with time. Three weeks off. Dang. I have really loved riding Bec. The summer is quickly ticking by.

Hopefully, after the chiropractor comes later this week I will get the go-ahead to ride Diesel. He is feeling a bit left out. Today he got his sheath cleaned. No sedative. I used Doc as a guinea pig. Diesel was a gentleman. Next time, I will do the cleaning. There is a trick to it. Rub his forehead and he will drop. It works for anyone. Doc's tech is a high school student. He looked a bit uncomfortable when I told him to rub the Big Boy's head. Forehead. Worked like a charm!

So, today I did my part to help Doc pay for his beautiful new home down the road. He also vaccinated my dogs and a cat. Can't wait to see the bill. I'll find out later today. I hope you had a great day with your loved ones. Mine was utilitarian but necessary. Sorry, I didn't think to get any pics of the mini-surgery.