Farrier

Well, Gus had his feet done! I was at school, so I can't really say any details except the vague ones my non-horsey mother could give me. Apparently, the farrier, (who from now on is known as Dave, and he's an amazing farrier, I've never had one better) sealed the crack in his one front hoof, so I'm excited about that. He recommended adding gelatin to his diet though, to soften up the hooves a bit (they're kind of brittle) and strengthen his bones. I'll definitely do that. Overall, Dave said that Gus's hooves are actually looking a lot better! I'm pretty excited. However, he also said that the only way to heal that one crack completely is to shoe him, but he doesn't recommend it because its winter, and I'm not riding him. But, it hasn't been bothering him at all, and since it just got sealed...we'll see.

I'm really starting to get excited about this potential horse. He sounds perfect for me, we sound perfect for each other. I've talked to the seller extensively, and I'm really looking forward to her sending the conformation pictures to me today or tomorrow. Tomorrow, I'm going to have my mom call my trainer, Kris, and see if she would come with us when I go to try him out. I really want her expertise there. I value her opinion above anyone else's, and she knows me better than I do sometimes! The seller, who's name I guess I probably shouldn't disclose until after I buy the horse (and that's a possibility) sent me two cute head shots of Magic, and he's absolutely adorable. He has one of the kindest eyes I've ever seen. I have some feeling that this is the one, that this is the reason why everything else hasn't worked out. Maybe my adolescent hormones are kicking in though. I'll guess we'll see tomorrow, after I talk to my trainer and call the seller back! Wish me tons of luck!