Weekly catch up

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Laz has had it pretty easy the last couple of weeks.

I haven't ridden him in two weeks.

Why?

His RH (surprise surprise) was giving him a little grief. He was very vocal about not wanting to trot. So, I've decided to do another round of xrays and that way my trimmer M and I can discuss options, compare with the xrays from June and see where we are at.
He has some bruising that has surfaced on the sole and we want to know WHY.

So...Laz is in fine spirits and in fact today, we had a 'discussion' that NO indeed you are NOT at stud/retirement and YES you can still have manners and walk politely and not be a herd bound chubster.

OK?

So, our days have been; lots of grooming. Loving. Bodywork. Flexing. Hand walking. Hand walking and oh...hand road walking.

And posing for the camera...

 And eating

"Wha.....it's WiNTeeR comen and I needs my kalorees"

 I did put his Equine Slipper with an Easy Boot pad for a hand walk last week

"I'm STARVING.....mmMmmmMMMm"

 Here's the slipper stuffed with a pad for comfort.
I want to walk him barefoot to help stimulate his soles, etc but for his RH, I also needed to keep it protected.
I've been applying Keratex Hoof Hardener to his soles for the past week, and I swear it seems to help.

 Schmodel...handsome boy!

Fuzzy bangs DANG...

 A few days this past couple of weeks, I grazed Laz on the back pasture that is now 'closed' for Fall/Winter but open for riding/hand grazing

 Tossed Mason his Frisbee a few hundred times...

 Captured some of Falls last colors....

 This tree is already almost all bare as of today.

 Not wanting Laz to go completely loose, I pulled out some jumps (PVC poles) and I 'lunged' him at the walk over the pole. Mind numbing boring for he and I but good for his body.

We also worked on ground side passed with the pole in between his front/back legs and he had a very hard time with that concept so we'll have to practice that A LOT more.

 This week, for his soaked BP/Timothy slop, I've started adding in his salt, Spirulina (hoping it helps with this summer and prevents his hives from bug bites) and Chia seeds.

The Chia in their dry form

 And soaked; this shows basically what it will do internally.

If you are curious about Chia, click HERE to learn more

Enzo's Mom and I had a hilarious conversation about US eating it...I can't quite do it! BUT I will..promise!! ;)

And hoof pics from my last trim.

This is why a new round of xrays may be helpful...the bruising.

Shown at tip of Frog and along the Medial side.
There is also bruising that has been there for months on lateral hoof wall.
Why?

 The world's thickest hoof wall deformity and the opening that has shrunken, but still exists.

:(

Despite White Lightening treatments...it may be too far inside to penetrate.  We don't really know yet.

 Lateral view (outside) of RH

Medial view (inside) of RH...this picture makes the hoof look way more distorted than it is, see below for what I mean...

 Front view, showing hole/opening. 

The hoof wall is growing SO thick and just won't grow DOWN..very frustrating.

His LH which had similar damage (not as much) during his laminitic episode, has healed completely normal. 

 Heel view/back view

I hope I get some solid answers...nothing too scary and hopefully something that is easily fixable.  I have a wonderful trimmer who is so willing and patient. I hope we can continue moving forward with just trims and not get into scary discussions with my vet about other options, etc.  (surgery? Coffin bone fracture? Bone infections? who knows........)
You know, xrays make me PANIC.
For something that is literally black and white; the diagnosis isn't always.
My appointment is set for this Tuesday, so please wish us LUCK!
Good thoughts....Laz deserves a normal RH hoof!
While my vet is out, I plan on asking her about Laz's weight (see if it's OK despite his hay belly he's always ribby) ask about exercises I can do for Laz to help his healing without over doing it. Ask about his stifles/back, etc.
Oh, and Monday, Laz gets his teeth floated too (by hand, no drugs, no power tools).
Pampered.............when did I last go to the Dentist?