After some unexpected time off, Yeager returned to work yesterday. The day was gray and windy- not exactly a recipe for success when handling a green, energetic horse who'd been cooped up for 48 plus hours. i wanted to take the opportunity to reinforce that even with all that energy, he had to behave and control himself. So, we went on a little walk. There was a lot of circling, some posturing (on his part) and an impromptu lunge session on the path on the way to the barn when Yeager decided that munching was more important than listening.
After slow progress to the indoor arena, Yeager worked on the lunge for 15 min in each direction. He is still having trouble with the left lead. He tries to run into it and there is some disconnection through his back that makes him uncoordinated. I think it is a combination of muscle memory and sheer lack of strength. His right lead canter departs have consistently improved to the point that they are now really impressive.
He is currently eating:
Free choice bermuda hay (usually 4-6 flakes am, 2 flakes mid day and 4-6 flakes pm)
3 flakes alfalfa (1 am, 1 midday, 1 pm)
6 lbs Triple Crown Senior (3 lbs ea am and pm)
SmartGut
1 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp ground flax.
His weight is improving but he really needs more muscling through his back. His neck and hind end have drastically improved.
About Me
- Kristen
- I am an equine massage therapist, army wife, mother of one beautiful son, equestrian, dog lover, avid cook, voracious reader- and always trying to balance the demands of all my interests. I've dabbled in most of the disciplines and am interested in anything horsey. I gave up riding for a bit when I was pregnant with my son, and was ORDERED to go back to the barn by a husband who was tired of my moods.
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