The "S" word and a mini photo shoot

I don't like using the "s" word around here after last year's shenanigans, but the farrier extraordinaire was out yesterday and after a few days with his feet packed with magic cushion, he was non-reactive to the hoof testers. Phew. He said he seemed ever so slightly off when jogged on pavement, but wouldn't have noticed if he didn't know he was looking for something. I guess his soles had just gotten soft from being outside in all the wet grass. He'll stay in for another couple of days (with daily turnout in a smaller paddock with his new buddy) and then go out in to his old turnout again this weekend. I think he should be good to go. My co-op buddy has been applying hoof freeze and I put some durasole last night.

He was head to toe covered in mud (even though there's none in his paddock) and I really wanted to get some photos of his. It seems crazy that I don't have any nice portraits of him, but that's what happens when YOU are the photographer right?

I also took some conformation photos, but he's looking a little crummy because he's still shedding out his coat (his summer coat is gorgeous, I can't wait). I'm going to worm him with another type of wormer also to see if that helps:)

Handsome Beast.

He has such a sweet, kind face.

Looking like a beefcake.

Not looking as fit as I would like, but he has heels!

Hunter pony, take one.

Hunter pony, take two.

Love him.