A Cuff For You!

What a great day Fri turned out to be. First thing in the morning the wraps & splints came off filly's legs. Her very first step with her left/bad leg was almost normal with NO popping. It was a sight to behold. She took 1/2 doz steps before her fetlock popped. Throughout the day she continued to do well with a lot of her steps having no popping. Maybe, just maybe, there will be a happy ending to this odyssey. When the mares & fillies came for the night, CMK thought Filly's left hoof looked different. The toe didn't look long & wasn't turning up. Filly was standing on her hoof normally. She wasn't rocking back on the heel. What a welcome sight. CMK & DW were both smiling. While this normal stance didn't last long, it was long enough to know that Filly is getting better. As DW said, Filly's learning how to use her leg, and/or how NOT to use her leg incorrectly. Finally it appears the long days of splinting are paying off.

CMK walked the one acre pasture in the heat, searching for the lost cuff. Grandpa had made a new one, but it really would be nice to find the lost one. Having a spare would be very good. Finally, the lost cuff was found. Back to Grandpa it went to have the old glue sanded off. The toe extension was completely removed. Filly no longer needs the toe extension. She's improving one filly step at a time.

Grey Girl once again had to be given Bio-Sponge for diarrhea. Just when it was thought she was over it, it's back. This heat isn't helping. At least she's her perky, ear pinning little self. Her hinny was coated in a lavender baby cream (store was out of Desitin). Boy did she smell good.

Mama is holding her own, even in the heat. She does sweat excessively but she's not losing any more weight. The salt added to her feed twice a day is working. She will even run with the fillies every now & then so we know she's feeling better.

Happy 4th of July everyone. Stay safe & cool.