Kitai, I have a special place for you in my heart because your story is identical to what one of my horses went through because of a misplaced nail . Poulticing for an abcess for over a month and for a year special shoes , packing and boots were the day's orders. Lots of soaking with each change and it hurt so much to have to keep you on the thin side, no more pasture all day, small paddock with hay only. I spemt most of the day keepimg you company to ease the loneliness and help you forget your friends in pasture or out being ridden.
The outcome had severe restricitons but it was better than losing you----I sincerely hope that in a year or so your hoof will have grown enough to make a difference and that the coffin bone doesn't continue rotating. Happy POTD brave Kitai.
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