Kassi was working out in the field with Whoops and Scout and noticed Sue was limping. Sue is an older Clydesdale mare. She was sore on her right rear leg, and it was hard to tell what the cause of her pain was. We decided it might be her foot, so we brought her inside. Chuck was at the barn to trim hooves, so he took a look at Sue's feet. He trimmed some of her hoof, and then we decided to put a medicine boot on. We tried the biggest size possible-3X!-but it still didn't fit her giant hoof. She did seem to be moving a lot better after her trim, so we'll just have to watch her closely and try to find the right size boot.
Whoops and Jaqueline decided to play with Chuck's hair and equipment this whole time. They helped a lot.
Also, Coal is wearing a thick new winter blanket. He's one of our oldest equine residents, so it's important to keep him dry, well-fed, and happy during the winter. He always trots up to the fence for food. He was a jumping pony in his younger years, and before he came to the rescue, he had owners who dyed him black so that no one could see all his grey fur and know how old he is. Even though they might not have appreciated Coal very much, we sure do. He is a real character!
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