HORSES AIN'T CHEAP!!

On Thursday, Nov. 4, my 25yo mare, Briar, had another enlarged ovary episode. She had her first one over a year ago. Looks like an ultrasound is in order to try and figure out what is causing it to happen. So this call to vet resulted in the following expenses: an afterhours trip charge, tranquilizer, rectal exam, and a banamine shot for the ovary. Then as we were wrapping up I discovered a gash on her forehead that was hidden by her forelock. That required a little more tranquilizer, shaving the area, a local, some topical antibiotic, and 8 stitches. Oh yeah, during the initial exam it was discovered she was slightly dehydrated and has some sand in her digestive system. So now, she is on banamine for 3 days (2 days to go), antibiotics for 5 days (4 days to go), a bran mash with psyllium (for sand removal) and electrolytes twice a day (for 3-5 days). She also gets supplemental feed in the mash to entice her to eat it.

How much did all this cost me? My guess is $200-$300 for the vet visit. Oh yeah, I spent $75 at the feed store for supplemental feed, psyllium, and electrolytes (for 2 horses). Let us not forget the $5 for 5# of bulk wheat bran for the mash.

Like I said - Horses ain't cheap!

Update - Called clinic about the cost of the vet visit. They said "$455.50". OMG!! I so hope there is a mistake.