A Brief Note

It's late, and I'm tired but just a brief note to say Napoleon got his feet trimmed and rasped today. The farrier, Dave Brown, was very patient with him. Took lots of time to meet him and get checked out by the mustang. He does have evidence of a recent abscess which may be one reason he is so foot sore on the gravel. Will need shoes as soon as he's ready to tolerate it. Was great with the farrier tools, even the hoof stand. I will spend more time holding his front feet between my knees like the farrier does to prepare him for his shoeing. So proud of Napoleon.

He takes a road trip tomorrow to get his teeth looked at. Hope there's no surprises lurking in there! Lots of loping done today. Progress there.