Ruby was on-again, off-again lame for a few weeks, but we finally started back into her training as of Wednesday. I may have figured out what caused the lameness. On our way to Lower Green Swamp before our last trail ride, she slipped in the trailer. I didn't post anything about it because she was sound before, during, and after our ride - but I believe now that she may have pulled or tweaked something. She's been sound now for a few weeks - I gave her the extra time to be sure that the injury wasn't aggravated during the healing process. We're starting back slowly and her soundness is constantly being re-evaluated. Crossing fingers that the worst part is over and she's truly back to 100%.
In the meantime, I changed her feed again. She's now getting rice bran, beet pulp, and O&A along with a vitamin and MSM. Finally she has put on some weight and muscle. Forgive the fact that her head is in shadow - this picture shows her condition so well. Her feet are also looking fantastic - she's starting to get some nice concavity and the wall cracks are growing out. I'll take pics after her next trim.
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