Another Step On The Road
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 07:33 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
debris4spike.... In fact, lots of steps!
I actually went to see him at lunchtime today and brought him in time to give him a good groom.
His legs are doing well - the areas of inflammation have scabbed, and he let me slowly remove any dry tissue, which I think he actually enjoyed. As I could get to those hard to reach scabs on his shins and the back of his lower legs.
Once groomed, I tacked him, booted him, and put on his ear-muffs just in time to be ready for Toni and Badger.
We walked down the road for about 1/2 mile - and other than on the downhills, or the parts of the road with a very steep camber he did really well. He is as lazy as ever, so getting him focussed and working was hard, but once he realised he was going out, whatever, I think he enjoyed himself.
By the time we got back he was slightly lame and was also slowing even more (if that is possible!).
I fed him, while chatting to Toni and he handed me his bucket when he had finished - i think he was hoping for more!
Still, the answer to that was "No", and we walked back out to his field so he could tell Conrad all about the hard work he had to to today!
I actually went to see him at lunchtime today and brought him in time to give him a good groom.
His legs are doing well - the areas of inflammation have scabbed, and he let me slowly remove any dry tissue, which I think he actually enjoyed. As I could get to those hard to reach scabs on his shins and the back of his lower legs.
Once groomed, I tacked him, booted him, and put on his ear-muffs just in time to be ready for Toni and Badger.
We walked down the road for about 1/2 mile - and other than on the downhills, or the parts of the road with a very steep camber he did really well. He is as lazy as ever, so getting him focussed and working was hard, but once he realised he was going out, whatever, I think he enjoyed himself.
By the time we got back he was slightly lame and was also slowing even more (if that is possible!).
I fed him, while chatting to Toni and he handed me his bucket when he had finished - i think he was hoping for more!
Still, the answer to that was "No", and we walked back out to his field so he could tell Conrad all about the hard work he had to to today!
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Date: 2008-11-04 08:56 pm (UTC)They can be so adorably cute sometimes, can't they?
I'm so glad that he's improving nicely. *hugs for both of you*
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Date: 2008-11-05 09:23 am (UTC)I think he had been watching the film "Oliver" ... but sadly he got the same answer!!
*hugs* and a neigh back!
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Date: 2008-11-04 09:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-11-05 09:24 am (UTC)I think he had been watching the film "Oliver" ... but sadly he got the same answer!!
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Date: 2008-11-05 12:02 am (UTC)Glad to hear he is improving even if it's one step forward and two back.
So as to not go back and make lot's of individual posts... I have been enjoying your Pic Spam especially Jiffy, he is very cute. I hope the new car is going well for you. And all you plumbing need are all caught up. Have I missed anything? Love and hugs to you and a carrot for DJ when next you see him, tell him his Aussie cousin sent it over. You are always in my daily thoughts.
XOXOXO
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Date: 2008-11-05 09:27 am (UTC)Carrots - I swear he is addicted to them! Still, he is not one for eating horse treats, so this at least is a healthy option!
Yes - you caught everything.
It's good to have the fun of a new-ish car ... looks nice and shiny at present! Jiffy is a real poppet ... such a cutie. And, finally, the house and I are thawed out again.
Thankf - love and *hugs*.