Freester: finally footloose!

Becoming the DSHB Horse of the Year Reserve Champion wasn't as easy for Freester as it may have been for other colts. You see, Freester fractured a long pastern bone when he was only a couple of days old. We have no idea how it happened, although it is possible that Dazzler--a first-time mom--stepped on one of Freester's super-long legs in the stall. The next few months were harrowing for my wife and me, what with a cast, stall rest, bandaging, and everything else.

You can read about this experience in the latest issue of Warmbloods Today (the January-February, 2012 issue). Check out the issue. The article on Freester begins on page 38.