Bone Chip

Vet Dr. Jackson examined #148 Monday and another blow across bow..  Initial opinion -- swelling is inside joint consisting of synovial fluid instead of endema or infection.  Then xrays as electrical outlet working this visit.  X-ray looks roughly as above. Looks as if barbed wire sliced piece of bone off the bottom of the bone in diagram, though have yet to confirm this with Vet.

.Presently waitingfor word from Doc -- possible transport with a cow to University to have chip removed.  They need another passenger.  Any comment on this appreciated.  Dr. Jackson stated chip is likely sole cause of joint swelling..  All enough after so many years of questionable luck--here we go again-- to make one consider staying in the game.  As usual, best horse.

Training:  After discombobulation with #148 hock injury, restarted last week.  #148 has run riderless several times.  #7 has been ridden though yet to be trotted as rider suffers injury to inner thigh muscle.  Will recommence ride today.  This morning both horses were driven riderless in our nice fields.  Best run to date--3f of :15-13 sec/f speed.  Nicest run by #7 who finally showed he can run a little.

Done for the fast twitch work , so critical at this stage for speed development and to avoid slow horses. #148 hopefully get in a little more before post operation rest.