Cannon Hall Farm's Rob Nicholson issued a sad update that left fans praying for a beloved member of the farm. The Springtime on the Farm star, who also appears on Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, took to Instagram with an update on shire foal Iris, who is being prepped for surgery after a cyst was discovered on her throat.
Update on Iris's Surgery
He wrote in a new social media post: “Farmer Rob here with an update on Iris. We were hoping to she would go into surgery this morning but the team at Rainbow need some specialist equipment in order to remove the cyst on her throat. We are hoping surgery will go ahead first thing tomorrow morning.
“Please keep your fingers crossed for a successful surgery and we'll update you all as soon as we know more. Thanks for all the amazing support.”
Fans React with Support
Fans rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts, with one writing: “We are praying all goes well. Good luck Iris.” Somebody else wrote: “Bless her soul. Sending love and prayers both for Iris and all at CHF. It's truly been a difficult time lately for you all.” Another echoed: “Hope you get well soon Iris we are all hoping and praying.”
Details from Rob's Video
In a Facebook video posted on Tuesday (August 18), Rob explained: “Those of you who follow the page regularly will know that Iris, Sapphire's foal, was readmitted to Rainbow Equine Hospital again very early on Sunday morning (August 16).
“She'd taken a turn for the worse. She had what appeared to be a chest infection for over a week, and it wasn't getting any better. Hannah had been very worried about her. We all had. I went up to see her Saturday night and she had [her head back] and appeared to be fighting for breath.
“I didn't sleep that well and got up early and she was no better, so I said I'm taking her to hospital. I thought she just needed the right antibiotics to sort it out.
“There's a couple of abscesses on her chest, because they scanned her. Yesterday afternoon, I got a phone call, a bolt from the blue, and she said, 'We've cracked it, we know what's wrong with her'. But she needs a serious operation.
“She's got a cyst – they hope it's a cyst, slash mass – growing in her throat. That's why she's never had an efficient suck reflex and why she's had to drink from a bowl.”
