Two more rides

Jester was still happy in the boots, so he got another slightly longer walk on Tuesday, and Wednesday I took off the boots to check his heels- the proudflesh on the rub spots is very stubborn. It is frustrating that he moves well in the boots and a few hours after their removal, but the boots are preventing those heel rubs from healing. I am agressively treating the areas. He got a touch up trim Wed. also. Heels lowered and balanced, bars shaped, toe breakover refreshed. RF is still more toe first than flat. No new abscess exits that I can see. One on each fore hoof is enough! New hard sole is growing :). His eyes are doing better since the ivermectin dose- less discharge. I am going to add bermuda pellets (soaked) to his diet. He seems to tire of chewing after chowing through the one flake of alfalfa and his bucket of potions. I really want to see him eating eating eating and regaining condition. Wednesday I rode him in a friend's turnout (somewhat soft footing) without boots. He was on and off favoring the left fore. Still tender on the frog and the abscess exit at the lateral toe pillar. He was sluggish overall. If I can get my hands on some casting material I will try that, as it will give his hoof shape and protection without affecting his heels' healing. The soft foam liner in the heel captivator on the Renegade boots is wonderful for healthy heels, but tends to hold in heat and moisture on Jester's wounded ones. (improper fit on the heels is what caused the problems to begin with- I take the blame). I continue to be thankful for his healing.