It seems like the days are going faster and are more frantic, so forgive my not posting more often. Our upper barn is often used as the infirmary, and we are constantly shuffling horses in and out of those eight stalls!
Beau's styrofoam pads lasted three days the first fitting, and less than 24 hours on the second fitting. Needless to say, this was definitely not working for poor Beau. Our expert, natural balance farrier, Charlie Umbarger, visited Scottsdale Farrier Supply and purchased special shoes with clips on the side as well as s setting glue which has to be heated with a hair dryer! Good thing Beau is as agreeable as he is, since this is quite the process. In Beau's condition, he could never bear the nails being pounded into his sore feet, and we would not even attempt to put him through that. We were hopeful that the shoes would stay on 4 to 6 weeks, but he lost one shoe after three days. This of course not only puts him off balance, but also allows the sore soles to be on the ground. s Charlie has replaced the one shoe, and so far, so good. Beau's relief is palpable with those shoes and the sole guard on him. Due to the condition of his mouth and teeth, Beau is also getting soaked pellets and beet pulp. He still needs to gain more weight, but I would guess he has already gained over 200 pounds since his arrival. He does look much better and happier. With his shoes on, he is able to spend his days with Mahina and Miss Kitty, which he truly enjoys. He thinks Mahina is his baby girl!
Rosie is now getting EDDI, a relatively new iodine compound that Doc says has helped muscular problems, MSM, and her bute. On Friday she will have been on the additional meds for two weeks,but she is still resting her right hind over 90% of the time. Her muscles are wasting, and we are walking her a half an hour every day tho she is not happy about it. Please pray for improvement for our dear Rosie. She has been one of the favorites out here ever since she arrived.
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