Galahad
From AlexBrownRacing
About Galahad
This spotted QH colt is about 3 months old and has limb deformities as well as umbilical hernia. We were told that he was "very sick" upon him being pulled from his dam, and he was treated aggressively with antibiotics and vitamins for 10 days. Upon getting him home we realized he has a limb deformity in his forelegs and hind legs. He has contracted tendons and we have wrapped his forelegs & splinted his hind for support. He is gorgeous as can be and we just have to keep him wrapped up tightly to see if he will straighten out. He is just as sweet as can be and just as trusting.
Photos of Galahad
Updates on Galahad
9/7- Galahad is scheduled for his hernia surgery September 19th. His legs will also be evaluated again and he may receive special shoes to help him up off his heels. we will keep you posted! Help Galahad Have His Surgery
8/16- Galahad is all settled into his new home and loves his luxury suite! he has a 30 foot stall which walks out to his very own pen to play in outside. He has made friends with Doc, our senior horse and they enjoy keeping each other company at night and turnout together in the afternoons. We have been trimming Galahad's hooves every 2-3 weeks to promote a more balanced and healthy conformation in those legs. He is getting around great as you can see from his pictures below!
7/22- Galahad is a lot more coordinated now and is moving around better on those legs. We have been wrapping his legs on & off, letting them breath to prevent sores from the bandages. He has an umbilical hernia that we have been wrapping to see if it will mend with out surgery. It has not made much of an improvement, and we will need to have the surgery performed as soon as the weather cools a bit.
6/22- Galahad's front has improved tremendously! He is much more coordinated and stable on his feet now. His rear is improving, but it is slower than the front. We are still seeing some knuckling at the fetlock.
