Rendy attendance and hay

[Huckleberry]

I'm so sorry, it's so hard when we invest so much time, energy, and emotion into these guys. Don't give up though! We've had a very hard time this year with two of our yearlings. They caught every thing possible and seem to have bad immune systems. On top of all of that I thought my one boy wouldn't be able to pack (or even walk) due to his poor crooked legs and fetlock joints that gave out. After he was in splints for 6 wks I thought he may not make it if his legs didn't get better and support him. They're both doing great now and I even think he will make a great packer given several years to grow and heal. My 4 year old boy had a terrible time last year with a limp of unknown cause, he could hardly walk around some days and we never could find a cause. Lasted for months. He ended up getting better and packed last summer. Maybe it's not CAE, maybe your guy just had a injury that is causing the swelling. Get him tested, but stay positive and try not to worry until you know for sure.

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Easier said than done, huh...