Katya foundered probably last spring, and the orange in her hooves is from the same time. I know she's an "air-fern", and when she first got to the grass in her pen, she attacked it like there was no tomorrow. We talk about so much with our farrier, who is a friend, also. I seem to remember her saying that the orange hoof was from the founder, but it could be that she said it happened at the same time as the founder. Anyhow, it's a lovely color, isn't it? It's grown out appreciably and should be gone in the next trim or two. Her toes were starting to curl when I got her, so the farrier is taking her down slowly. Her foot looks weird in the picture, at least to me. She doesn't stand like that.
Bridie came to my niece with a big abscess hole filled with gravel in one of her front feet. I have a picture if she wants me to post it.
By the way, I don't remember if I introduced myself. My name is Evelyn, retired, first mini. I'm Crystallos' aunt. I also have a TB mare who is my pride and joy. I didn't start with horses until I retired. They do take over your life and your pocket, don't they?
Anyhow, Katya will be going to an ultrasound ASAP so I have a clearer idea when she's due. I've assisted at many animal births, but not a horse, and certainly not a mini, so I will definitely be turning to all you Aunties when she closer. I'm not worried about the whole thing, but having a clearer idea what to look for and expect is wonderful. I've read a number of threads and absorbed a great deal of information, but having you there is very comforting!
