Guess who managed to bruise a heel? On the hoof we just modified the shoeing on? Am I surprised? Eli’s timing is actually pretty convenient considering how water-logged everything is around here. He has had a lot of stall time and grooming sessions over the last five days. Now add to that wrapping his RF with epsom salt green goop. Perhaps I am going overboard?
Yesterday was the first day that things were really dry enough to do stuff. Like graze, roll in the round pen, and the small ring was dry enough for a flat lesson (in which I did not participate; great to see the lesson kids riding, though).
Until Eli’s bruised heel heals up, I am going to take a pass on riding him because I don’t want to make it worse–the bruise is small but a bit mushy. This may mean passing on stuff on our calendar for September, but I don’t expect him to be out of work for long. He can have as much turnout and as many spa days as he wants, though.
His mane is out of control!
such a special boy! HA He cracks me in that photo looking out his stall.Who me? Trouble? NAWW… I hope he heals quickly and glad it is drying up there for you all!
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He is SO special 🙄
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This summer has been so bad for feet! Frankie’s been in glue-ons and special shoe-ing for a couple cycles now, and just when we thought we were in the clear, he lost his shoe 3 times in 2 days. Legit. So now we’re back in speshul shoes.
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3 times in 2 days is horse level: expert
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I’m telling you – the double bell boot life changes everything 😂
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Eli just wanted extra attention apparently. And seriously, the summer of feet is no joke… mine has a HOLE in the side of his foot, above his shoe. I cannot comprehend how the eff it happened. 100% sound though hallelujah.
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I obviously never pay any attention to him.
Okay, a hole?!?! How does that happen.
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Hopefully with some R&R Eli will be good to go 🙂
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Yes, he will get to enjoy a nice little vacation
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I feel as though he is enjoy this time off a lot. And is excited you are taking it easy on him 🙂
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He does enjoying being just a pet 🙂
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