Cast

We came out to the barn to do some work when we found Melody cast in her stall.  She was laying on her side right next to her stall wall, unable to get up.  She wasn't moving.

Hubby grabbed a hose (it was the first thing within reach at the moment) and wrapped it around her back feet and rolled her over, then let go of the hose and within a minute, she stood up.  She was calm but you could see a little scared.  Hubby went to put her halter on and she shied away.  He was patient and was able to get the halter on within a minute or two.

She wasn't done eating her hay but I thought it would be a good idea to turn her out anyways.  Usually when I turn her out, she can hardly stand waiting for me to let her go so she can run and play.  This time she just stood there.  I went to get what was left of her hay out of her stall and when I came back she had walked away.  I left her hay and made sure she had water.

I checked back on her a few minutes later and she had made her way over to the hay and was eating again.  She had me a little worried at first, but she was back to herself, thank goodness!

So now we are wondering if she's going to be a chronic caster (is that a real term?) or was this a one time deal?  Anyone out there have any experience with this?  I have to admit...this was our first horse to ever cast itself...  Any input would be appreciated!

Until next time!




Quote for the day:
"Experience is one thing you can't get for nothing."

-Oscar Wilde