So today I started out my day getting up at 4:30 and heading downtown to Albuquerque to do the Duke City Marathon ( no I did the 5k walk, maybe some day hehe ) We had breakfast at Wecks and then I came home, watched some Nascar, took a nap and continued to be lazy. At 5pm I got dressed and saddled up Beauty. We rode in the round pin after I warmed her up for 20 minutes and she did great. We didn't gallop yet, but did a very fast trot. She is extremely lazy but I didn't want to push her as I am riding her in waves. Started with walking, trotting, and now super fast trotting. She likes to buck now with she gallops, and I need to get my confidence up until I take that route. She did so great though. We rode for a good hour, and even though she had her ears pinned back pretty much the whole time, we made great strides.
With Beauty I have always just ridden her. She is extremely barn sour, and has a nasty attitude, but I haven't really worked with her like I am now. I think its building my confidence and its making her understand I am the boss.. After I rode Beauty I saddled up Cowboy and rode him for 20 minutes. I have him on a supplement for his arthritis and its done wonders.. I used to have him on generic Adequan IM shots every month when I first brought him home from the auction 2 years ago. He was so sore from roping he could hardly stand. My vet said his back leg muscles were shot due to roping. Well he hasn't had a shot for over 6 months, and yes its been warm but I have him on Majesty Flex Wafers I get on Horse.com. One little wafer a day, which he loves, and he is a new horse. I think with my riding, and his wafers hopefully I can keep him off the shots as they are $45 a month.. The supplements cost me less then $20 a month and he thinks its a treat, not a mean shot in the neck..
So today was a good day. My confidence for riding is soring and on Thursday I will ride again, Beauty and Sand. Prince I am giving him some time as he got kicked, or kicked something and his back leg was extremely swollen. It is down to normal, but I am also working getting some more weight on his as he is not a easy keeper.. I have started to add more oil to his diet and this winter will add rice bran and beet pulp.. Sand and Prince being so new off the track need extra calories that the other 3 don't need..
Well I am off to watch TV and call it a night. I have a busy week this week, will be pulling a 55 hour week due to extra trainings I have to facilitate. Need my beauty sleep!
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7 years ago
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Sounds like a pretty great day!
Beauty sounds a little like my horse, Baby Doll. She's very barn sour and balks sometimes when we head out onto the trails, always trying to lean towards the direction of the barn.
We've been riding more often, though, and when she does give me her half hearted attempt to balk and be barn sour, I just remind her firmly and gently that we go where I want. And she always follows and does her job as asked.
I suppose there are worse things a horse could be then barn sour, but it can be a little frustrating sometimes. Feels like I'm dealing with a toddler child who doesn't want to go to take a bath. lol!
~Lisa
I remember you giving those shots to Cowboy. I didn't know they were so expensive, yikes! He is such a sweetheart though. :) As for Beauty, I remember her being a priss even from the beginning, too. But - it sounds like she's well on her way to an attitude change. What hard work - that is so great! I can't wait to come again for a visit, I loved the time I spent with you at your place! I'm sure Jeff & Harper will love it, too! :)
Miss ya!
xoxoxo
S
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