John Bronson

Review of Blue Skies Equine

Mere words can never convey how grateful we are fo...

Mere words can never convey how grateful we are for Dr
Steve Miller and Blue
Skies Equine Services.

As every equestrian fears, yesterday morning we woke up to my 3 year old filly Sassy in extreme distress.
Colic.
It was bad and although we were thankful we apparently caught it early, the signs and symptoms were not good. Sassy was in bad shape.
We administered a proper dose of Banamine prior to Dr Miller's arrival. Unfortunately, we did not get the 'usual' quick reaction and response to the medication from Sassy. She was in a real dangerous condition.

Dr Miller arrived on scene in record time. We know he values our horses, and us. He is a true dedicated caregiver. We so appreciate that.
Life saving procedures began immediately as the good doctor worked diligently to save our beloved and beautiful girl.

Injections, IV's, gastric lavage and more were employed as Dr Miller simultaneously diagnosed and treated Sassy. Everything that possibly could or would help was delivered and applied.

Sassy began showing some positive signs, slowly. She was standing peacefully, with sedation, allowing me to comfort and reassure her as the IV fluids flowed.
As the sedation wore off she starting lifting her head higher and higher. Her mouth was no longer contorted. She was watching me, and I her, with a growing gleam in our eyes.

As Dr Steve climbed aboard his mobile office to depart, we all knew that Sassy was no where near being out of the woods. She had a lot of odds going against her, based on the vet's findings. But, with a firm handshake I felt comfort in knowing this man had done EVERYTHING he could to enable Sassy to run wild once again.

As the hours wore on, I remained at Sassy's side, on watch. Words of encouragement go a long way for humans and animals. I was remaining absolutely positive, in my mind and my words.
My vigil checklist was looking for movement. Sassy moving about and certainly bowel. I needed to see her start grazing in the round pen. And drink water.
One by one I was elated to witness these critical steps coming to fruition! And after each vital victory her demeanor and vitality was returning.

Today, one day after this horrible and potentially fatal event, I can happily announce Sassy has returned! This morning she was running in the pasture, kicking out and leaping for joy!
Dr Steve Miller! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!