Prince will now be splint/bandage free for a week. He will be getting increased turnout. Hopefully he will continue to improve. If he does backslide than Dynasplint will be sending a different type of splint for him. The ones he has been wearing have done all they can for him.
Here is a photo taken this morning. The Dynasplint rep wanted a photo from the front.
Thanks so much for the update! Lookin’ good. 
WOW. I just looked at the “before and after” set of pictures as well as the one above. The change is amazing - so glad to see that your efforts are paying off!
I am beyond thrilled with how he is looking and I hope you are also. As one that really lobbied for you to use DynaSplint, I definitely believe in their products!
Go Gen! Awesome. And I absolutely can feel your relief now that things are looking waaayy more normal. Those sores are looking pretty good too. I can see your grin from here
Darn near miraculous but exactly zero percent surprising. Fantastic job!
Fantastic! Just remember that while he doesn’t look perfect yet, hoof needs to grow out and he needs to continue growing. He very well will look perfect in 6-8 months time without any additional intervention. (While you probably know this, thought it might help to hear if from someone who has been there) also, as little bedding as possible in the stall while he is in. I matted my stall and just sprinkled shavings ontop each day fee I cleaned it. The firm surface is best (other than turnout!) keep up the excellent work. Can’t wait to hear about more progress!!!
wow he just looks fantastic! Great job Gen and Go Prince!
Prince with his new boot splint.
The splint on the left leg is the one I used.
Does he have to be confined in a stall with the boot splint on?
Yes, he has to be confined with both of the new splints. He gets about 30 minutes of turnout a day in between the splint changes. Getting ready to go out and put on the second set. Hopefully these are easier than trying to wrestle the boot one on this morning.
watching the procedure here http://www.marestare.com/fcam.php?alias=glenhill
It sure is no small feat!!! He is feisty! and so tall…
What troopers everyone is. I don’t envy anyone, including the colt, having to put the splints off and on. Our filly last year tolerated wrapping quite well, and then booting, but fortunately we didn’t have to do the splints.
Prince was very good with bandaging and the other splints. It was easy because they could be applied while he was down. The new splints need to be put on while he is standing. I am sure it is not comfortable for him so I do not blame him for acting up. He is not even 2 months old and has never had the opportunity to be a normal foal. I think he is entitled to be a punk once in awhile.
Genevieve, you are so to be commended for all you are doing (have done) for this foal. He looks SO MUCH better and he clearly has so much zest for life. I’ll say again that he is really a nicely put together baby and you’re to be congratulated for that also in making the breeding decision you did. What a long road it’s been for you both … but I’m thinking it will be worth it in the end. He’s darling and you’re a gem and I send best wishes that he continues to improve.
I don’t blame him either! As I said, he is a trooper. So are you, for going the distance with him. Both of you have my best wishes.
OMG !!! I just found this thread by google searching information for a foal i have. if ANY of you are still around please contact me! I’m desperate and prepared to try anything at this stage. I am in Australia and having a LOT of trouble getting appropriate help. The photos of the foal in this thread look just like mine so im very keen to chat.
Talbra, if you don’t get any response here look up Warmblood Breeders Group on FB. I’ve seen several foal posts like this in the past few years, so I’m sure the folks are still there to ask questions of. Hope your foal is okay.
Perhaps start a new thread, as many people don’t read when a very old thread is resuscitated. Good luck! 
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