Merlin on the sick list!

Image Photo from last August.

Merlin appears to have had a mild stroke (CVA) last weekend. I visited him with Willoughby on Saturday. He's up, walking slowly and his appetite is finicky. I groomed him and massaged all his muscles. He seemed glad to see me but I found him withdrawn. He's being very well cared for and he has a new friend to cheer him up: a miniature gelding who is resting a sore leg. Lorna, the barn owner is keeping me posted. He will be 28 in June. I hope he can enjoy one more summer.:hearts:
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I am so sorry..poor Merlin (poor you!) ...sending prayers to you and Merlin. Please keep us posted... :ghug: :ghug:
I hope Merlin makes a full recovery and feels better soon.
Oh no! I hope the oldster feels better. It has to make you feel better that he is in a good place w/ people who love him.

Fellow senior citizen, post founder, rescue pony Teddy sends Merlin a big get well soon!

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I hope Merlin gets better. 28 years is wonderful. I didn’t know horses lived that long.
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got sheep wrote:
Oh no! I hope the oldster feels better. It has to make you feel better that he is in a good place w/ people who love him.

Fellow senior citizen, post founder, rescue pony Teddy sends Merlin a big get well soon!

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Oh GREAT! After seeing that picture, I now need a freakin' pony....Lord help me...
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Poor Merlin... Poor mommy.
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Sending best wishes to Merlin and to you.
He is a beautiful boy.
So glad he has a friend to help him and people to care for him.
Bob the Wonder Pony sends his prayers and thoughts to cousin Merlin for a speedy recovery. Heck, 28 isn't very old. We have a few horses in their 30s at our barn. I bet Merlin will come through this--it's amazing what they can deal with. I'm sure his appetite will come back, especially now that spring is near. It's important for him to know that he is loved--sounds like he's in a good place.
I am sorry to hear about Merling. I hope he is feeling better soon and makes a full recovery.
We have no way of knowing what damage the stroke may have done, but depression is a common side effect. Hope you can visit him again this weekend. Horses do live into their 30's so hopefully Merlin will come out of this and enjoy a few more summers.

Know what you mean about a pony. Every time I see a minature burro, mule or horse......
:D Thank you so much for your good wishes. I will pass on all the kind thoughts to Merlin.
I will post when I have more news!
Hugs and well wishes to Merlin. I hope he recooperates completely Give him a cookie for me !!
I smiled at that pony picture. How Funny. I do hope Merlin gets to feeling better. Poor boy. He is a very pretty horse.
Miss Daphne and I hope that Merlin feels better soon. He is a very handsome boy. :ghug:
:ghug: :ghug: sending hugs to you and Merlin!
Lynda,

Merlin, Panda, Snoop, and all my critters are sending bunches of nose rubs, good will, and happy cheer to Merlin.

I'm sorry you are going through this and I know Merlin knows he has the best mom in the world! Hugs to you as well. Tell him it's the silly woman who got zapped on the fence when she was with you that time...that'll make him smi :cow: le.

Marianne
:D Marianne!!! Great to hear from you! :banana: I'm sure Merlin would remember you: he's been improving : eating well and out and about with his friends. :clappurple: I will pass on your combined good wishes. I was planning to see him this weeked but I've been felled by a virus and am on the sick list. :( Still, the good weather is coming and we'll all feel better for it! 8) I sure miss the climate on the Lower Mainland though. I see the cherry trees are in bloom. Nothing like that here though! At least we have sun today and it's warm. :lol:

Thanks to evryone who responded. I will post a photo of Merlin when I finally see him!
Hugs and best wishes from me & Chauncey.
Glad to hear Merlin is feeling better. I hope you fell better soon too, so you can visit him. Hugs from cousin Bob.
:D Many thanks! I'll pass on all the good wishes and give you an update. I'm beginning to feel better!
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