So Lucas is much better today! I packed his foot last night and the BO took what was left of it off this morning. Although his hoof is still slightly warmer than the other there is a big improvement. And the general heat in his leg and gone down significantly and reduced to just a bit around his fetlock. Hes also sound at the walk now and at the trot in straight lines (just during our walk in the indoor) Hes still a bit hesitant about that first step, but is no longer bobbing his head at the trot.
We had a good 15 min walk which he seemed to enjoy, and talked to the barn owners as they picked rocks out of the new footing, and got rid of an old hornets nest. (it was -10 today so a good day to do it!) I gave him a few minutes to roll if he wanted to, and he came over and snugged with me and nuzzled my entire face. Its been a rough couple of weeks. My parents are helping me get rid of my student loan and credit card debit, so its been tough trying to work out a budget that will work while still keeping Lucas. I've only ever owned 2 horses, Lucas and Bart. I had to sell Bart when I went to university for the first time so having to think about selling Lucas to pay for the second round is killing me. Bart ended up in a good forever home but its still something that I want to avoid at all cost of doing to Lucas.
So it was nice for him to give me some 'kisses' while I contemplated our future. Its the next two months that will be hard.
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