The Repurposed Horse

Leo has been doing really well with training so far.  After the first fateful trainer ride, he has been worked twice from the ground.  The first session was on Saturday, and Trainer K focused on flexion - getting him to accept contact and move underneath himself.  By the end, he was able to work quite well at the trot, but the directional inconsistencies that I've felt while riding were becoming very apparent.  Trainer K pointed this out - that tracking right he seemed almost physically incapable of bending and moving his hind end properly.  My first reaction - would he benefit from seeing the chiropractor? Much leaning. Strugglebus for the little dude. On Monday, Trainer K took him outside on the lunge to see how much (if anything) he had retained from Saturday's session.  She was extremely impressed.  Not only did Leo not need to spend time re-learning the exercise, but he actually seemed to show some improvement.  He was moving into the...

Leo has had his feet done once since arriving at the barn. I was out of town, but from what I've heard, he is NOT a farrier favorite.  Which honestly isn't too surprising, considering the fact that he may have legitimately tried to injure my vet when she was out to give him vaccinations.  So, because his feet are due for shoes in a couple weeks, we spent some quality time in the farrier shed today.  The unsuspecting victim The destination. Truly, a terrifying place. And it SMELLS funny.  Straight bribery.  Leo is obsessed with these things.    Slow entry - letting him smell ALL of the THINGS and take his time. Looking around.  ARE YOU SURE IT'S SAFE IN HERE?! - Leo Such Saddlebred.  Much Giraffe.  aka the wild beast caught in crossties. Note scraggly mane Treats, you say?  For me???? Giraffe at rest.  NOTICE his mane.   Not done by any means, but better! Overall, it was pretty succ...