I went out to see Biscuit Thursday but not Friday. I was too tired yesterday. He was fine Thursday and from what I could see of Red he was fine also. I gave Biscuit some treats. His wound on his leg is tough skinned but it is red flesh looking. Not ragged but I guess it will take awhile to grow strong hide and hair over it. He whacked it pretty dang hard.
Last evening Debi posted that she would pull Red up for me so I could see him.
Barry and I went out there this afternoon and she and Bob were right ahead of us. I got out of the car pretty wobbly. My right leg feels very weak and is giving me fits. I have taken 3 hot baths today to massage it which is helping. Anyway, she walked from Biscuit's pasture down to Red to bring him back up.
I gave Biscuit cookies while Barry and Bob were talking. I opened Biscuit's corral and got my curry comb and brushed all of the mud off of my boy. He was a little bit on the dirty side. I brushed all over him and his face. His shoe boil is almost absorbed. Thank Goodness!!
Debi finally made it back with Red and OMG he is looking absolutely fantastic. Butt is filling in, top line is pulling up. He needs to be groomed and I brushed him a bit. He wanted to be friends with Val but she let him know with a squeal that that was not happening.
I showed Debi his racing Tatoo - it is still pretty clear. I told Barry I think by the first day of summer his mane and tail will look much better. When he sheds out in Spring he will look like polished copper!!!
Debi walked him back down and she said she could come get me next week and we could bring Red over to where Biscuit is.
I will talk to Lee-Ann about how much he is getting per feeding. I want him to get to the right weight and then back off of the feed. I don't want him to colic or founder. I will need to go over to Vinton and get him and Biscuit some alfalfa. Alfalfa keeps those bowels moving.
With some work, he is going to look like a million bucks!!! Way to go Dashing Big Red!!!
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