Fixin'

I finished Gussie's front feet today. Now, I'm no professional but I think they look a lot better than they were.
This is the left front....

This is the right front:

I didn't manage to get a heel shot that was in focus on this one. They aren't perfect but it's a good start.
Side views: left and then right

That left front looks like there is a lot of toe flare, and it's the one with the most false sole and bruising between the frog apex and the hoof wall.

I should be able to finish up the hind feet tomorrow. She was pretty agitated today, her right front she did not want to hold up for long and was literally quivering. I let her have lots of breaks but did insist that she stand still and behave.

Gussie seems to be emotionally agitated, which is understandable as her life has been turned upside down, again. Last time I brought her home she was like this too, it took her about a month to settle in and I expect this will be no different. She is, after all, a red headed diva!

So- the last 2 days, I worked on Gussie with the Masterson Method. It's something I am physically able to do. The first day, I only did the bladder meridian, and found many spots that needed releasing. If you are interested, here is a video of Jim Masterson about it.

Yesterday I did it again, and went through the next 2 exercises in the book.

I borrowed the book and dvd from Shayla. It is an easy to follow system. I plan to do this at least 3 or 4 times a week until I feel that Gussie is getting right. Her neck is so out and there are hard spots that feel like her muscles are as hard as a board. Hopefully this will help- I got a lot of lip licking, yawning and neck shaking by the time I was done.  I do have a dental appointment for her, which will really help; I checked her side to side jaw movement and there was literally none. I will try to get photos of before and after when she is getting the float.
But- the good news is- she is looking better! Starting to put on some weight and her coat isn't as coarse- she is also getting Hoffmans minerals and is eating a lot of it.

And- compare this eye photo to the last one- so much brighter!

That's my girl!  I plan on trying her out in the bosal this weekend, maybe do a little ride around the pond and down to the dyke. 

Oh- and I let Beamer visit with her today on the way into the barn....

I think he was a little disappointed that she wasn't overly interested!