On Monday I arrived at the farm early to take my pal Minnow on a special outing.
Mom said Minnow was headed to the New Bolton Center, an internationally renowned large animal hospital, in other words the VET!
When we arrived I had to wait in the car, which was perfectly fine with me because going to the Vet is not my idea of a good time anyway.
Mom said Minnow was very brave, much braver than I am at the vet, as he got his 5 year check-up for Ringbone (which I’m told is arthritis in his ankle).
Minnow even got radiographs done of his legs, and I heard he didn’t even need to be drugged!
Minnow told me later that he kept looking over his shoulder wondering when I would come in to hold his hoof and make him feel better about being poked and prodded. I knew no one could be that brave at the vet!
Minnow’s radiographs showed how much of a Super Hero he really is – as his bones have been trying to fuse together over the past 5 years to alleviate pain in his joint. In other words, he’s growing a bionic leg!
When we got back to the barn Boomer and Blitz were waiting for us, and I told them all about how brave our Super Minnow was and all about his bionic leg.
And incase you’re wondering about Minnow’s prognosis…..he and I still have many more years of superness ahead!
You can read the full story on Minnow’s trip to New Bolton HERE. 
Awwwwww……..
As a good friend you are!!!
Ammo the Dachshund, isn’t New Bolton the vet center that tried to help Barbaro recover from his racing injury?
Yes it is. In fact my pal Minnow gets to see Barbaro’s world-renowned vet when he goes for his procedures too.
I read the full story and thank you for explaining everything in “layman’s” terms! Hope Minnow doesn’t suffer from any more pain!
He’s been doing great, although he will always have “arthritis” then best we can do for him is making sure he’s as comfortable as possible for years to come. He’s one special pony!
What a brave boy Minnow is, I hope he’s feeling better!! I hope he got a sticker for being a good patient ❤️
Good job Ammo. Hope you and minnow have many more years.
I just love you and your fur family! Moma Jan and Riley!