Big guy is better hydrated this morning. He is getting used to eating at ground level- stretching out those tight topline muscles is getting easier. Same discomfort on the fores when standing- shifts weight back and forth. No founder stance. First WOW- his fore frogs have flattened out- no more bulgy-ness. I will compare the heel on the shoe to his heel width now to see how much de-contracion there is already. Since he still moves willingly I have not put on the hoof boots. I am so amazed how fast the nippy behavior disappeared now that he has room to roam and something to munch on all the time. Hooves are cool still. :) I loved seeing him lift his tail and trot a few animated steps on Sunday evening when he got here- his spirit is returning.