02/13/2022
Well, it's been an extremely crazy but educational week. Last Monday Smoky somehow pinched a nerve in his neck and ended up losing motor control of his hind end which led us to believe that this was going to be a life threatening issue. Well, thanks to the quick thinking and expertise of Dr. Zauel & administering drugs along with complete stall rest, I am so happy to say that Smoky is still with us and able to be turned out in the arena for quiet time..HA!!! Smoky has NO intention of quiet in his vocabulary. He has progressed all week long to finally rolling, trotting and being able to move forward & straight!!! There is some residual crookedness that hopefully will resolve with time, but for now, things are looking very good for our very special guy. To say that I had a tear when I saw him go down to roll and then jump up and trot off would be an understatement as to what my heart was saying. I am so happy to have been able to be helpful in his recovery along with Lillian Ruiz & his barn family....
