******* This occurred yesterday - didn't have a chance to post - getting prepared for hurricane and other insanities! Please help if you can and forward to any who may be interested - Thank-you! *****

At 5:35 a.m. today I went out to feed all the horses here at Horse Play. When I went to the paddock where Corsair (13 yr old Thoroughbred / Welsh Cob cross) and his 3 buddies live, I knew something wasn't right. I looked at Corsair standing away from everyone and could see something odd about his face. I entered the paddock and went up to him and even in the dim dawn light I knew he had seriously injured his right eye. Didn't have to think twice about calling the vet at 5:45a.m. I moved Corsair up to the barn and put him in a stall to wait for the vet. He seemed to be very itchy around his right hip and hind leg and when I looked him over I discovered he had lots of little hives and one really big swelling on the back of his left hind leg as well as some additional scrapes on his face and nose - so what I originally thought was a kick in the face now seems to be he got stung by something and banged into a fence post or tree. The vet arrived and took several x-rays and it doesn't appear that anything is broken however the eye is so swollen that it's condition is uncertain at thins time - he also has a minor bloody nose. The vet left me with loads of meds and instructions to watch the area and he will be back for a better look when some of the swelling goes down. So I am very thankful for that. Corsair will have to stay in the stall for a few days as well - not his favorite place! Have scoured his paddock and can not find any sort of bee or wasp nest but...? Hey I guess an impending hurricane isn't enough excitement!

Our vet was very generous in that he didn't charge a farm call and also gave us a discount, but even so, at $400,  it has strapped our bank account. And we're still not out of the woods as he may still have an injury to the eyeball that may require surgery (approx $3000) - SO - if any of you could help us by donating any amount we would be super grateful - also it is tax-deductible! Easiest way to donate is thru Paypal (you can use a credit card too if you like!) - our Paypal acct is horseplayri@msn.com or on our website - www.hptrc.org - "Donate" button - also feel free to email or call me with any questions - horseplayri@msn.com or (401)294-3565 - thank-you all so much!

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