I paid the board for February today. That is one thing I don't have to worry about now! Lee Ann printed the forms for me to fill out for the ride and I called and paid for the ride in advance. That is done.
I pulled up Biscuit and he was a PIG. He had rolled in the wet muddy water out there and his coat was filthy. We got up to the barn and I got my farrier tools out and my bucket of treats. I cleaned his hooves out. They were filthy. I got the circular knife and started cleaning up the frogs, just trimming flaps and making the notches. I cleaned the upper part to see how much heel could come off. I did each foot in turn. Then I moved to the nippers and took off the long parts. I think I am pretty close to getting rid of all the yukky parts that are left overs from old abscesses he had before I got him. He was a very very good boy today. A treat for each hoof, for each process added up to loads of treats for The Biscuit. I rasped him feet from the bottom and then pulled them forward. He did just terrific. Not perfect - but terrific. I was so proud of him.
His feet are getting more concavity but still has a way to go. He is still a little tender footed over rocks. After I finished with his feet I got out the curry combs and curried his coat. It was caked in mud. Then I used a body brush on him and then the vent brushes to do his mane and tail. I cleaned his face where the Furazone and Triple Ointment ran down his nose - I used a wipee. A few more treats and a handful of alfalfa completed our spa day.
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