Ye Olde Bessy Cow decided to go play some sport, and she pulled up on the wrong side of the injury list. Being the kind of cow Bessy is, she is determined to get back out on the field this weekend, but she is still lame. So she put the word out on the net, and the result was “Rapigel”.

Apparently this is a product designed for horses, but works well on other species, so Bessy is going to give it a go. Once she has finished being milked for the day, it’s off to the horse shop to try out. So in lieu of anything actually worth blogging about, we’re going to give you a running report during the day. Here’s hoping you can make it out on the field in 48 hours Bessy.

Addit:

Ok, I’ve purchased Rapigel, and apparently the horse shop I got it from sells a truck load of the stuff. It looks a bit like 1980’s hair gel, it smells like vicks vapour-rub, and doesn’t taste very good. No I didn’t lick the jar, I forgot after I had put it on and for some reason put my hoof in my mouth.

So the first application was made, and after five minutes I noticed about an 80% reduction in pain in the calf muscle. It was about this time I had to walk, and my limp was nearly gone. A good first sign.

A second application has now been made, and it is close to bed time, so will see how it goes in the morning.

Addit Two:

Well the gel worked a treat, I was feeling great out on the field. The ankle and calf were holding up really well. But I threw out a knee, so that’s me gone for the season.

So would I use Rapigel again? You bet I would, I just need to find a sport where it is useful.