An important update

Mumu started presenting lame in her left front not long after arrival. After several diagnostic visits, the cause was identified as synovitis in her fetlock joint. Imaging was otherwise unexciting so we're optimistic she will do very well with treatment. She has been a very good patient through periods of rest and more recent confinement, icing, and wrapping. Our efforts reduced the inflammation significantly and our vet injected the joint with Prostride on February 11. We are continuing to baby her with another week of rest and ice, and hope to return her to turnout around the 18th, and work soon after if she remains comfortable.

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Mummalicious ("Mumu") is a 5 year old, solidly-built, 16 hand, bay mare that came to us in partnership with New Start out of Penn National. This pretty girl raced 15 times and retired after showing "little talent or interest in racing!" Mumu is by Hoppertunity and out of a Congrats mare. That means her pedigree contains a lot of greats such as Distorted Humor, AP Indy, Giant's Causeway, and more!

Mumu arrived to us barefoot and sound. She was sound for her intake evaluation on arrival and our vet cleared her with no expected limitations on her future. Mumu has been incredibly well behaved and has a wonderful temperament that really makes her stand out in a crowd. She has no vices and has been turned out with other mares without issue.

We've only had one ride on Mumu, and she was as fantastic as we expected. Her first ride was in the snow and she stood perfect for mounting and happily went around walk/trot even as snow built up under her hooves. While we can't keep horses in consistent work this time of year, she did great for being pulled out of a field two months after her last race. We're pretty confident she'll be amateur friendly while also having a lot to offer professionals as well.

Definitely one worth taking a chance on!