Horse slipped in snow, stuck on side with legs uphill against tree

[Bunnylady]

Prayers, warm thoughts, positive energy - whatever works! Hoping that you can convince him to get up and help you help him. One of my minis got tangled up in a hay net during the night back in November; no telling how many hours she spent in much the same position as your boy. Scared the starch out of me - really feared that I was going to lose her. At least it was relatively warm . . . . Blondie pulled through, praying your boy does, too.

 

[Mini Horses]

He is probably low body temp and in shock. Do not try to give him grains/hay as he is in no situation to chew and will possibly choke (another issue). DO try to keep him warm. Continue to switch out warm from dryer blankets. It may take a while to get him to attempt to get up -- right now his brain isn't working well and he's not going to get up. May take an hr or two.

Next ... how far from the barn? If you can get him onto a tarp or such and pull him up the hill on such....tractor, truck, etc. Most things will slide easily on the snow and even a lot of weight can be moved with less effort than you may think. ANY chance you can move him that way? IF NOT -- warm and wait. Keep legs off snow to get warm as that is how he will need to get up. The aspirin will be bitter. Some molasses will counter that some + add sugar to his bloodstream. Food is not an issue right now.

Legs are cold and numb from the cold. They will tingle as they warm -- you've had cold toes?? He may have some frostbite, also.

Keep us updated please. We care.

 

[Latestarter]

Wow... so sorry for the earlier levity... I know this has got to be tearing you up! I hope that he can find the will to get up. I hope it wasn't all for naught. Let us know please.

 

[Baymule]

Hoping for good news.

 

[samssimonsays]

Hoping for good news today.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

@dejavoodoo any news? We are all hoping that you had a good outcome, but fearing for the worst.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

@dejavoodoo114 How is it going?

Hoping for a good update.

 

[HoneyDreameMomma]

@dejavoodoo114 How is it going?

Hoping for a good update.

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