Wow… now he just needs a visit from the neck fairy and he’ll be quite nice. It’s hard to believe that’s the same horse that walked out of that sling.
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He has come so far!
I find it hard to believe that the horse that was sold to that woman could end up looking like this. His poor body hid its original conformation quite well.
Hopefully as he gains more weight and muscle that neck will be beautiful again. 
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the neck fairy will come when and if he is able to go to work. He could be a little driving horse if not able to hold a rider.
What an amazing journey this has been to observe. I learn so much about horsemanship with these posts
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I love how relaxed and happy he looks now!
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That After pic is the 1st one I’ve seen where I can say to myself “Yup, that’s a 3yo” 
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Wow. I just went through this whole thread following Asombro’s journey. Looking at that picture from when they rescued him to his current pictures, it’s just mind-blowing how such a gorgeous animal can be completely destroyed by abuse and neglect. Had this fella been taken care of his entire life, he’d be a big, strapping, (even more) gorgeous 3-year-old. But when he was discovered in that hellish nightmare, he looked like a weanling at death’s door.
What a testament to the strength and will to live that these animals have. And all it takes is good care to restore them to what they were born to be.
The vision of him in that sling and that poor deceased horse will haunt me for a while. I cannot comprehend why anyone would do such a thing to an animal. I would assume severe mental illness has to be involved.
Keep on keepin’ on, Asombro!
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That’s what I’ve been waiting for! 
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Wow!!!
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That can’t be the same horse? I am still amazed how well his legs have responded. From the nearly walking on his fetlocks to running. Wow!
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there is something in this recover story that speaks to the breeding and character of this horse, dont you think?
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I found the rescue’s theories/story on gelding to be interesting.
I admit I have never had to have a horse gelded, they have all already been that way when I got them.
I just did not realize it was normal to wait around until you can maybe feel the other testicle. And with the other horse they did geld they decided the other testicle must not exist.
Just interesting.
I am glad that Asombro has gained enough weight that he can be gelded now.
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Not quite what they said….
They said there was scar tissue felt/found & are going on the assumption the other testicle was removed in a “unprofessional” procedure.
Waiting until both testicles drop (if possible) makes for a much easier/safer surgery.
If they have to go searching for one or both testes, it can end up turning into a major surgery.
I lost one of my horses during such a surgery. I don’t wish that on anyone.
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So sorry for your loss. 
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