We got word back from the vet two weeks ago that Max's legs can't be fixed. We are able to treat to maintain his use but will not be able to repair the damage or cure the issue. I figure I have about 5 more year of riding and he is unable to do any more jumping. I can still trot and lope, but his legs will continue to get worse as time passes. He is such a good boy and a wonderful companion. He will be helping me, over the next 5 years, raise and train our newest addition.
Meet 'Sideways at the Bar', named after the Dierks Bently song 'Sideways'.
His barn name is 'Gunner' and he will be 5 months old on October 8th. He is halter broke and that is about it. He has a bad case of bot fly eggs and he is in the middle of a case of strangles. He is in quarantine for 2 weeks and is living out of the round corral and trailer. Once his abscess breaks, he will be in quarantine for another 2 weeks. I figure that he should be good as new by October 15th!
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ~Hebrews 11:1
