Dailymail.co.uk has ran a story today about a buckskin mare named Riley, who, after facing the prospect of being euthanized, has been fitted with an artificial leg and is able to trot around her paddock.
Riley had suffered a severe cut to her left hind leg four years ago. According to the article Scar tissue formed, causing her tendons to contract to such an extent that her fetlock (or ankle) was pulled out of place. The best option at the time was to surgically insert a metal plate into her leg to fuse the fetlock and straighten the leg.
For a few years, the plate helped Riley lead a decent life. But despite the best treatment, the plate became contaminated and an infection developed around it, causing the bone to deteriorate.
The dailymail.co.uk article explains that Riley's disposition fit the bill needed for a successful surgery, which entailed an amputation of the leg below her knee.
To read the dailymail.co.uk article in its entirety, which includes multiple photos of Riley, click here.
(With files from dailymail.co.uk)