It has been one month since Vegas arrived. His personality developed for the better. This morning when we went to spread hay he was very respectful and moved off quietly when asked. He moved off of Daas and Beta's space with no ear pinning or swishing tail.
We saw him walk up to a pile and actually wants to 'share' it with Jet. Jet actually pinned his ears and used his body weight to push Veggie away. Veggie moved off a bit and then started to share the pile again. Jet was fine with that too and then Rico joined in later. They all shared together.
Today I also trimmed Veggies feet ...more on the RF heels than anywhere. The trot is getting better, he is reaching with his shoulders a bit more and has a bigger stride. Less than a month ago...he was so TIGHT everywhere that he preferred to RUN everywhere and act like he was hopped up on explosives... :)
The RF frog looks like 'gristle' for lack of a better word. It's 'dieing' and looks like a big scab.
His body cracks SO much less now. Only occasionally instead of 5 times per step.
Backed up the toes on the hind feet again. I remember the vet saying that the hinds were fine...just needing a good trim. They are so run under and have been for 'ever' it will be amazing to see them 'normal'. His poop however...IS normal now. :) :)
Today he preferred to trot with the others and wasn't showing any favorable shortness between one leg or another. He stayed in 'formation' for the evening run and ran as a part of the herd instead of racing or lagging behind.
We did some fun pedestal training with him. He was the quickest one to 'get it' out of all the horses here. He LOVES cookies... :) ;)He 'did' the pedestal and also some ditch jumping today. We will continue to 'play' with him to strengthen his mind and body connection.
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