8 month report

Jester got a trim last week, and all the old wall is now HISTORY. He has another couple months to grow out the laminitis rings from Sept-Oct, but his front hooves are so much healthier now. He spends at least 12 hrs a day booted on fores, as he is still thin soled (and I'm not cutting that sole away!!!) on the fores. Concavity slight, but he was pretty uncomfortable after the trim (now I know why I have been doing mini tweaks instead of full balances). He isn't a spring chicken anymore, likes little by little changes. He is very happy and mobile with boots, and still mobile without, but not so happy about it. I have only ridden him once since then, and he was definitely "off". He does so much better if he's had several hours in the boots before I ride. Overall health wise, he looks good, I want him to gain more weight, he's still slightly ribby. He's regained muscle most everywhere else. His eyes are doing well- only needed meds once this month. The flies irritate his lower legs- but he rubs his eyes on them so I hesitate to put chemical fly repellent there. He is a happy, friendly guy, only occasionally opinionated or pushy and he responds well to strong leadership and verbal reprimands ;)time for more pics... I know....He's still shedding his winter fur. Walk? check jog? usually. trot? usually. Lope? Eeyore says "if I have to".... and the left hind does its bouncy motion :(