Montana GypsyRose Ranch

Happy Father's Day!

So appreciate all the hard-working vets out there 🧡

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating all the veterinary professionals that help our animals (especially our horses) live long, happy and healthy lives.

If you are looking for ways to say “thank you” to your veterinary team, there are plenty of options — like delivering fresh coffee and treats, leaving a paws-itive online review, or writing a thank you note. You could even Google a fun craft project to make a personalized gift! However, it’s very possible that the best way to thank your horse doctors and equine vet techs is to make their job easier. Some small things can make the biggest difference, like being understanding if the vet is running late; making sure your horse is caught and groomed before the arrival of the veterinarian; training your horse to be well-behaved during the visit; following the veterinarian’s advice and keeping an open line of communication so problems can be addressed quickly, etc.

No matter how you choose to say thank you today, there is no doubt you will brighten your vet team’s day!

Instructor Training in Southern Idaho! Become an Equine First Aid Instructor!

Equi-First Aid USA is adding to our Instructor team in your area!

*Be your own Boss
*Make your own Choices
*Make a Difference.

Message me to learn more or check out the career opportunity page on my website at www.steepridgetrails.com

Meet Remi

This sweet little yearling presented to Lasalle on emergency for a penetrating chest wound caused by a metal T-post. In the first video, you can hear air flowing through the wound as he breathes. Ultrasound confirmed that both of his lungs were collapsed.

Dr. Laura and the team rushed him to surgery. It was very risky and we weren't sure if he was even going to make it onto the surgery table. He was placed under general anesthesia and we had to inflate his lungs for each breath. Once in the surgery, we discovered that he had a fractured rib and the hole in his chest was much larger than we suspected. Dr. Laura removed the sharp edges on the broken rib to minimize the risk of it puncturing his lung and then wired the rib together. In the second video, you can see the rib wired together and his lung moving over the diaphragm as we give him a breath. Dr. Laura then closed the large hole in his chest with multiple layers of suture. Once he was all closed up, a suction machine was used to re-inflate his lungs. See comments for videos.
..to be continued.

I prefer doing classes in person because hands-on scenarios are important, however, is there any interest in doing a Zoom online class for Equine First Aid Basic and Advanced?