When Matt first got Mojito, he had a small crack in his rear, right hoof. It seemed superficial but started to get larger so Matt laid off the training until he could get together with his vet and ferrier to determine what was best for Mojito. So we loaded him up and went north to Bluffdale. It's more than a hop, skip and a jump from Genola to Bluffdale but Matt trusts Dr. Linford's judgement so off we went. The Ferrier, Seth Kunz, was there when we arrived and together they determined that instead of epoxying the hoof it would be best to trim it and apply a shoe--what the heck--get him four new shoes!!! The ferrier was great with Mojito--nice and patient and fast too. Although the "walks on two legs" were great, Mojito was the real star! Have I said this before? "What a dang good horse!"
When we left the vet's place, we took a detour to the BLM to show the folks up there that Matt takes care of his mustangs!!!!! (He'd been there the day before discussing Mojito's dilema.) Then home again and about forty-five minutes of training--not too long. Gotta' break in those new shoes!
Tomorrow is Sunday so we'll all be resting!
If you are looking for a great ferrier, check out Seth of K-3 Outfitters. 801-667-3187 and of course, if you need a vet for your horse, there's no one like Scott Linford- 801-446-8838.
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So, I never quite got the end of this thing: Do you get to keep the horse after you get him trained? Even if you win---or even if you don't? Were all of the other horses that were given out at the beginning two or three year olds who had been "in captivity" s long as Mojito?
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