Cody, a 13 year old Quarter Horse gelding, in the beginning: muscle bound, no withers, washed out coat, chronic founder (5 degrees rotation in front coffin joints). Moved when forced. One gait (walk). Dangerous (bit/shoved/kicked people and horses). Viewed: 711 times.
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Partway there: founder successfully treated with vet homeopathy,
balanced hoof trim, mineral and herbal supplements, chiropractic and massage. Moving better but still troubled
in neck, withers and back. Cinchy and ready to fight under saddle. Viewed: 718 times.
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Ready to work: free moving, lifts head, back and legs; 1 degree rotation in coffin joints; bright black coat.
Enjoying life, fun to ride. Trainer John Stanley, Two Rock, riding in both photos. Viewed: 718 times.
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Moving on to a new life in Sonoma County: strong, supple, balanced; visible withers, no rotation in coffin joints. This horse is now owned by Ed Valladeo who rides regularly with the Sonoma County Driving and Riding Club. Viewed: 694 times.
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Cody working as urban police horse: sound, cheerful, tough on crime but safe with children. Not long before, he was judged to be a mean, lazy, unsound horse. Viewed: 738 times.
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