This is Gylfie and Lyze. As you can see, they are both missing a hind leg. Gylfie is the Appaloosa missing the right hind leg, and Lyze is the grey missing the left hind leg. So, they are both going to get prosthetic legs. We’ll see if the operation is successful!
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Here are the beginnings of the legs……..
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Here is Gylfie’s almost complete leg. I just need to add the front, straps, and padding.
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And it’s complete! Gylfie is taking to it quite well, and seems very happy. It has three buckles, as you can see. I’ll add more pictures of her without on.
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And this is Lyze’s completed leg. He needed his leg sooner that Gylfie, so I made his fast and forgot to take pictures! But, he’s doing well now.
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Look who we’ve taken in! I found this little guy in a basket of toys at the thrift store. He too has a broken leg, (hence the reason he’s leaning on Lyze) and so we’re going to give him a hoof!
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I’ve cut the dowel for his leg….
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Checking the fit. He has made friends with Gylfie and Lyze, and they won’t leave him by himself anywhere!
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OK, I have cut out his hoof and painted the dowel silver. Also, Friend time!
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Checking the fit with the hoof, and trimming the hoof as needed. Almost done!
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The leg with the top part of the brace….And, it seems to fit very well! All I need to do is add is the buckle!!
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And it’s done!! Oh my goodness, he’s adorable! And he will be sitting on the wounded warrior shelf until I build my vet/rescue barn. I honestly thought I wouldn’t ever add anything else to this post, but I was apparently wrong! In fact, I am now starting a Breyer Rescue Service. I think the facility will be called “New Hooves, a Home and Second Life for Equines.” Or something like that. So, here I go with another project!
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Breyer Photo Shoots 
January 11, 2017 at 4:32 am
That was such a great find, Lucy!
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January 11, 2017 at 7:48 am
And I found them at the thrift store. So since they were broken, I got them for free! Thanks for the comment!!
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January 11, 2017 at 11:00 am
If anyone can fix them, you can Lucy!
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January 12, 2017 at 7:06 am
Thanks! They are doing well with their prosthetics, and I hope will be good pasture ponies!
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January 14, 2017 at 12:20 pm
Oh wow. You fixed them, not that I ever had doubt. They will be able to live the remaining time as happy pasture ponies 🙂
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January 14, 2017 at 12:52 pm
Hi Lucy, I am Kimberly. You know my mother from the thrift store, Jan. She told me all about your blog and how creative you are! I was very creative and horse crazy when I was little too, but nothing like you. Wow your stuff blew me away! You are very talented. Have you considered contacting the Bryer company? They may want to feature you on their media outlets. You defiantly possess the skills to sell your horse accessories and such actively. Also, I wanted to tell you that the next time I see my mom I am going to give her some old horses I have so she can give them to you. I’m sure you could use some more models 🙂
Keep creating and following your passion. I think it is wonderful!
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January 14, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Hello and thank you all for the comments and support! It means a lot to me.
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January 14, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Hi Kimberly! Your mom talks about you and your horse craziness all the time at the thrift store. I’ve thought about contacting breyer, but I’m still working out the details on my (trying to be) very professional email so hopefully they’ll hire me eventually .😊 I’ll try to keep thinking of original things! Thank you!
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January 14, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Yep, they’re living the rest of their pasture pony lives being models and pasture ponies.
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