Horse Update

The farrier ( see post below ) really couldn't do much of anything.  She couldn't/wouldn't keep weight on the injured hip long enough for him to do the job, even on her front feet.  He suggested that maybe a pain killer would allow him to work on her.  He also suggested I have a horse chiropractor take a look at her.

Next week the farrier will arrive to trim hooves on all the horses in the barn.  I also have the Vet coming to evaluate my mare at the same time.  If appropriate, the Vet can administer pain medication to the mare so the farrier can do his job.  I'll also get an evaluation and maybe a chiropractor recommendation.

She hasn't shown any improvement in a few weeks now, and I suspect the extra long, curling hooves are holding her back some.  We've been afraid she might get re-injured if put out with the rest of the horses, especially since she tends to trip over her long hooves.

She has shown 2 signs of getting better.  She is more energetic, wanting to join the rest of the herd.  And the other night she kicked the stall wall, splitting 1 oak board and pulling a few nails.  All trying to get to the rest.