Hi everyone,
So funny story with the temporary boots. I found them 4 days later out in the pasture trashed. Yeah, so those didn't work as well as I had hoped. I found a tube of the Today stuff and I was able to get two applications out of it. I don't know how well that is working since I only was able to put it on all of his hooves twice. One of his hooves I have noticed is getting better. His frog is starting to open up, which is what we want. I will try to get his hooves trimmed again this week to keep them in shape and see how we are doing as far as treating them goes. So I will look into getting that done.
S
Jester at DT barn getting groomed
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Hi Everyone,
Jester's temporary slipper/boots arrived yesterday. They came with foam comfort pads too. I will put them on his front hooves instead of the duct tape. They are really strong so they should stay on really well. I will get the easy boots either today or in a few days. I am also going to get a product for cattle mastitis called ToDay. It was recommended by the farrier for Jester's thrush. It is supposed to be good stuff so we will see what happens. I will let you guys know how it goes tomorrow.
S
Jester's temporary slipper/boots arrived yesterday. They came with foam comfort pads too. I will put them on his front hooves instead of the duct tape. They are really strong so they should stay on really well. I will get the easy boots either today or in a few days. I am also going to get a product for cattle mastitis called ToDay. It was recommended by the farrier for Jester's thrush. It is supposed to be good stuff so we will see what happens. I will let you guys know how it goes tomorrow.
S
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Hi everyone,
Jester had his hooves trimmed today. I am very pleased with the work our new farrier did! She is here to stay. She said everything the vet said but in so much more detail. Jester's hooves are looking so much better. I have measured for the boots and I am waiting for a reply from Miss Cheryl (I wanted to double check that I got the size right:) Once I get a reply, I will order. I may start trimming Jesters hooves every 2 weeks to make sure we are staying on the right path and things are working. I also bumped up his food to a scoop and three fourths since he is eating again. I will check up on him again on Saturday.
Steph
Jester had his hooves trimmed today. I am very pleased with the work our new farrier did! She is here to stay. She said everything the vet said but in so much more detail. Jester's hooves are looking so much better. I have measured for the boots and I am waiting for a reply from Miss Cheryl (I wanted to double check that I got the size right:) Once I get a reply, I will order. I may start trimming Jesters hooves every 2 weeks to make sure we are staying on the right path and things are working. I also bumped up his food to a scoop and three fourths since he is eating again. I will check up on him again on Saturday.
Steph
Friday, May 7, 2010
Hi everyone,
Jester is getting settled in well. He now has a stall with a window (he's very happy) and spends most of his stall time chewing on his Uncle Jimmy's Hangin ball (a big treat in the form of a ball that hangs from a hook). I will be getting him feed on Saturday. He is up to a scoop of feed with 1 ounce of vegetable oil and 1 ounce of a high fat supplement (40%) every feeding. I'm so happy he has his appetite back! His limp has gotten significantly better. He still has a little trouble turning and coming out of his stall, but he is walking much better. So that and the fact that his appetite has returned has told me that his white line is healing, although it dosent look like it. The farrier will be out tuesday to trim one of the horses, I don't know for sure if she's trimming others, but hopefully she can trim Jester and I can finally get him sized for boots. Overall, Jester is staying pretty clean. He has some spots of dirt and such on him, but he is staying pretty clean. His coat has a shine and is smooth and silky (all thanks to the fasttrack!). Let me know if you have any questions!
~Steph
Jester is getting settled in well. He now has a stall with a window (he's very happy) and spends most of his stall time chewing on his Uncle Jimmy's Hangin ball (a big treat in the form of a ball that hangs from a hook). I will be getting him feed on Saturday. He is up to a scoop of feed with 1 ounce of vegetable oil and 1 ounce of a high fat supplement (40%) every feeding. I'm so happy he has his appetite back! His limp has gotten significantly better. He still has a little trouble turning and coming out of his stall, but he is walking much better. So that and the fact that his appetite has returned has told me that his white line is healing, although it dosent look like it. The farrier will be out tuesday to trim one of the horses, I don't know for sure if she's trimming others, but hopefully she can trim Jester and I can finally get him sized for boots. Overall, Jester is staying pretty clean. He has some spots of dirt and such on him, but he is staying pretty clean. His coat has a shine and is smooth and silky (all thanks to the fasttrack!). Let me know if you have any questions!
~Steph
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Hi everyone,
Jester is back at the rescue. He was moved over yesterday and is still going to be on his summer turnout schedule. He is back in his old stall near the back of the barn. I will see him today after my tennis match and get everything settled in. I will schedule an appointment for Jester to get his hooves trimmed so that we can measure for the boots. That should be it for now!
S
Jester is back at the rescue. He was moved over yesterday and is still going to be on his summer turnout schedule. He is back in his old stall near the back of the barn. I will see him today after my tennis match and get everything settled in. I will schedule an appointment for Jester to get his hooves trimmed so that we can measure for the boots. That should be it for now!
S
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