Going back, Wednesday we tried Gunner in the hackmore and he did AWESOME! So quiet and relaxed! I have a phone call in for brother-in-law about Gunner's teeth, though. I would like to know when the last time he had them done just so I can or cannot rule out his teeth as the culprit with the bit. Don't get me wrong, I will still be scheduling an appointment for his teeth and we will probably continue to ride in the hackmore but I would like to keep him on a better schedule.
Anyways, middle daughter was grooming Gunner before the ride and when she ran the brush over his back he dropped his back out under the pressure. He's been doing something similar to this ever since we turned him out with Zoe but this time he seemed more tense. My gut says that Zoe got a hold of him... Anyways, we decided to try him out and all was going well until middle daughter asked him to canter. He jumped up in the front end more exaggerated than usual but picked up the correct lead and went around the pen once before she asked him to trot.
She changed directions and when she asked for the canter he gave out a small buck. Middle daughter stayed in the saddle and didn't really know what happened. I told her riding was done and to cool him down. I'm guessing he was too sore. Poor guy!
Since the ride was cut short, we decided to pamper the little guy and gave him a good shampoo bath. He has one white sock on his back foot and when we were done it was glowing! He looked like a million bucks! Middle daughter took him out to the yard to let him eat while he dried off and he behaved so nicely for her. What a great little horse he's turned out to be! I'm hoping that we will be able to keep him for her to ride for 4H...
Anyways, he's gonna get some time off for his back to heal. If I don't see much progress in a week or so, I'll have to call the chiro and see about getting his back adjusted. I've never used an equine chiro before...it will be a learning experience for both of us!
Until next time!
Quote for the day:
"The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion."
-Arnold H. Glasow
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