Unfortunately it makes life quite dull. There are only so many ways you can say, "I suppled my horse at the walk and then put him on the lunge and made him do transitions." No rocket science involved, no fireworks to make writing interesting (I am thankful for that). Just plain old steady work slow meticulous work.
I am not going to lie, I am getting quite bored with it. But it is what he needs, so it is what he gets. I think I am starting to see some changes especially up by his withers and in his shoulders. Although it could be because I stare at them so much I have convinced myself that there are minute changes.
I wish I had done this when Irish was younger. I didn't know and I didn't have the right advice. You are doing the right thing and it will pay off.
ReplyDeleteI'm really lucky to have stumbled across some very wise people :)
DeleteUgh I feel ya on the slow and steady.
ReplyDeleteIt's boring but it works. You and Charlie are looking great tho
DeleteAfter this show my plan is to spend the next month literally just walking.
ReplyDeleteWe have walked so much but it has really helped his brain.
DeleteI'm sure you've thought of this but is he on a muscle builder? When I was moving Rico up, my vet had me put him on Core Builder and he exploded with muscle. It's expensive but you could always look through the ingredients and find a couple cheaper options. Hopefully all this time pays off and you're back to riding in no time!
ReplyDeleteHe is being super picky about supplements. I'm barely getting him to eat his joint, so I highly doubt I would be able to add in a muscle builder. That would be nice tho
DeleteIt's so nice to read a blog where the rider recognizes that this is a slow, dull, time-consuming process and takes the time to do it correctly. Uneventful ride reports are a sign that you're doing it right :)
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