Here we go again. I got out to the barn on New Year's Eve, and found Cruiser's bowed tendon leg all swollen and hot. He head as big scuff on his hoof. I don't know what happened, but I'm thinking he might have gotten cast. Ugh. Of course, I know the drill, now. I iced and buted. I just called the vet.

Needless to say, I'm very upset, but I'm trying not to let it get me down. he is an older horse, and I have to expect problems. At least Ranger and Mingo are still in good health. For that matter, I might as well list my father-who hasn't had chemo in 3 years! Add in my dog who is doing remarkably well for being 11. My sister is fine, and I just have a cold. Thunder, my new kitty, hasn't had any digestive problems since that last trip to the vet-in fact, he has put on some weight and looks incredibly healthy. I think his coat has doubled in length and softness.

So life isn't too bad, after all. Cruiser doesn't seem to be in much pain-and that's really important to me. But I am still very sad and disappointed.

We got 6 inches of snow yesterday.