Nothing like a good vet

Blu will be 17 this year and with age comes some stiffness. So out comes my vet who has taken such good care of him and he suggests blistering his right stifle and injecting his coffin bones. Trusting his expert opinion, I told him to go ahead and voila a new horse! He is so much happier. His stride is bigger and no swapping leads behind to start.

My ride was terrific last night. Just a little lateral suppling then all three gaits on big bending turns. He was very happy. In the trot and canter he wanted to give me lengthenings on the long side. He really feels good! His bedtime banana snack was all he really wanted... ok the peppermints too.

I rode in my new boots last night. They were a bit more comfortable... not much. The challenge is getting on. OMG are they stiff. I am going to have to wear them every day. No excuses!!! Maybe I need my stifles blistered!