Great ideas on freezing things. He’s an amazing dog but he’s got energy coming out of his ears. Which is normally fine. Love being on the go myself so we match. Bruno without the horses, chickens, barn cat, movement and so on is gonna be cray 
@skydy I personally think its an emergency but I think they are possibly monitoring infection? They are an amazing crew. So I’m trusting the process 
Hugs for you both. I also have Aussies, including one long ago that had a broken back leg as a puppy. What worked for mine was lots of attention/couch time, drugs, and setting things up so they could still watch/supervise. Is there a way to take him to the barn and set him up so he can watch but not participate?
It’s great that you trust them to do the right thing. Glad they’re an amazing crew.
Hang in there!
@Festivity Aussies are quite the zingers 
but that’s a GREAT idea about creating a space to include him. They have major FOMO. The working breeds just fall into their routines and take them very seriously.
@skydy hanging on by my pinkies but still hanging on haha
We had to go back to the vet this morning because the splint was a no go. He was tossing and turning and totally miserable
After a rewrap he is much happier and they opted for a different splint. I was able to go back and hold him on the table and he was a SAINT. It was the first time I have seen it since the night it happened. The swelling is totally controlled now, the open wounds look good, I was able to support the broken limb 
🫠 he is now home and finally passed out.
One of these days I’m going to go back to posting cute foal pictures everyone is doing great, loving their Uncle Handsome Guy so much! Everyone is shedding out in patches, looking mangled because of it but incredibly curious, playful and sweet!
Sending many 
that your pupper is taken care sooner instead of later. Please keep us updated. Sending you both hugs.
Glad to hear Bruno got a rewrap and new splint. When I had my ankle SX (non weight bearing for 6 months) and had a plate put in I used back on track ankle brace when I started to walk again to help with inflamation, swelling, etc.
Here is the link to the dog products: https://backontrackusa.com/collections/dog-joint-muscle-protection
This may be something useful for Bruno in a month or so.
ETA: thank you for my little note! 
Happy to help!
Thank you @jvanrens! Waiting for his appointment is like watching paint dry on a wall 
:dizzy: he’s at least quiet now with a more comfortable setup!
@MunchingonHay 
so so appreciate you! I’m definitely going to get one of these! Thank you for the recommendation. He will 1,000% need extra support once he’s allowed to move again 
Has anyone had good luck with KT tape? I use it for my bad knee and sometimes I’m like “oh yeah, it’s working”, other times I think I’m crazy
Alsoooo…. @Kinda_Kooky has to share her story about her boys possible name
You got it @MNick!
Let me preface this with my mother was a clairvoyant and I spent my whole wildling phase trying to outsmart it with no success. I lived with it and can tell you it’s a real thing.
I asked Nancy Walker to please speak to the “New Guy” as we have been calling him. We wanted to give him reassurances and ask some questions of course about his past and if he has a NAME.
She started with asking him if he had a name. He didn’t. They called him all sorts of not nice things.
He told her he was very handsome, very very handsome and we could call him that if we want. She agreed with him on the looks and explained we were working on the perfect name.
He said they tortured him at the vet place she said they did not. He was insistent. He also said it was weird to talk to her this way.
She asked if he would like to stay with the foals or continue to his permanent home. He said he would like to stay because he is taking care of the foals.
He had questions about the permanent home, She explained they are going to permanent homes and he is helping them grow up.
She told him he is going to his permanent home too and he asked “are they kind and is she a lady?” She assured him of both things. He said MNick is very kind to him.
She told him about the trailer and upcoming journey. He was concerned about the trip, and had questions about if other horses are going, will there be food and water, how big is the trailer. How long is the trip? Reassurances were made and Equine Express will have a nice big box stall for him when the time comes.
She asked him about why he was hesitant with his feet. He showed her that several men with black hats eared him and pinned him against the wall to do his feet. They twerked his back feet when they picked them up. Guys with black hats. They just made things happen to him, didn’t teach him. Not a lot of food.
He told her firmly no men and no hats!
She told him a kind farrier was going to work on him and he asked if he would be hit by the rasp and she said absolutely not.
His right shoulder is a little achy, nothing serious just a bit sore. His front angles are off to him.
She asked my horse Ambrose to be kind and show him the ropes when he gets here, and he said sure! At that moment he raised his head from eating and looked like he was thinking. She said he’s a very happy horse and what a willing guy, which is completely accurate.
She said New Guy is an absolute sweetheart and the Amish didn’t ruin that. He likes his walks and feels loved. He knows he is needed by the foals. She can feel he is going to be a big horse. And thinks he really wants to learn things. Just very concerned with kind treatment and food…no mention of a sweet Amish girl loving him, sadly!
So as you all can see, 
“Handsome Guy” is becoming a front runner in the name race, much to my dismay. It’s better than say… “Pumpernickel” or “Volkswagen” or “Table” but not by much.
Beau means handsome in French. 
His story made me get teary. Its amazing how fast horses bounce back after a little bit of kindness.
Could someone PM me or post here Nancy’s last name, so I can look her up? Thanks!
@rockymouse someone will definitely pass that info on! She sounds like a hot commodity in the COTH world and so far I’m impressed ! How is your boy doing??
@Kinda_Kooky love Handsome Guy so much! His transparency and kindness is the sweetest thing… he’s a keeper! The whole feet situation really aligns with @luvmyhackney s boy. Which makes me wonder how long they were together. The guy at Bowie said they were pretty bonded when they were brought in. Such a victory that they BOTH got out and ended up with great homes. The part with the vet will forever be my favorite the no men policy seems pretty on point after attempting the farrier here!
It’s not so bad. There’s a character in the modern version of The Italian Job named Handsome Rob. You could call him Hanz, Handy, Andy, Rob…
Or, Adonis means handsome in Greek. You’ve got plenty to work with!
Grey
Slightly off topic but my brother plays tennis with Owen Wilson. One day I ran into him and said “Hey, my brother is so and so and he ditched me to play tennis with you. The next time he asks you to play say sorry, man, I’m hanging out with your sister” HE DID
He loves being called Handsome… I do really like Adonis! Hanzel could work as well with his goofy personality
Well, you could always give him the first name of a guy you find handsome… as long as your DH wouldn’t mind. (Mine would be clueless). For example, my Handsome Guy horse would no doubt be christened Pedro. 
His name is Ken, and his job is Horse.
(And standing around looking pretty. And raising the children.)
This is the one 
you win!
Yesssssssss!
you guys!
I love Hanzel but we have a Hazel-rah and a Hazel, could become tongue twisting around here more than it already is.
I say “Handsome” in my mind and my brain changes it to this:
I just want the:
Mmmbop, ba duba dop ba
Du bop, ba duba dop ba
Du bop, ba duba dop ba du
Yeah, yeah
Mmmbop, ba duba dop ba
Du bop, ba du dop ba
Du bop, ba du dop ba du
Yeah, yeah
To stop already.
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