Immediately after I got home, I got Star out for the girls. I had put a good ride in on her the weekend before and she behaved PERFECTLY - like winter never happened! That mare continues to impress me. In years before I always had to put in a week or two of riding daily to get back what we lost over winter but this year she was awesome!
She stood like a rock while the girls fussed over every inch of her body, brushing her several times. I saddled her up and the pony rides began. Middle daughter's friend was scared to ride by herself and I wasn't sure if she knew how so I was happy to lead her around. Then middle daughter wanted to join. She knows how to ride so she did the driving and her friend was happy to sit behind her.
They each took turns riding by themselves but middle daughter rode by herself and did some canter work. That girl can ride - so much more talent than I ever had at that age (she's 7).
Star did really well for the girls but I noticed she was slightly off again at the trot. It's the phantom limp...no idea what causes it or how to treat it. She doesn't seem bothered by it, I've had the farrier check her out and he said to keep riding unless she shows me that she is upset. I always take it easy with her when I notice she's off, maybe I baby her and she's figured out how to get out of more work...who knows.
Because of all the riding the girls did and the fact that Star is out of shape and in her elderly years, we cold hosed Star's legs and did a quick rinse of the rest of her body. It was a hot and sticky night so I'm sure it felt good!
All in all, it was a wonderful horsey night with the girls! I'm so proud of my daughter and my horse - love them so much!
Until next time!
Quote for the day:
"The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be."
-Socrates
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