Back on track

My vet checked in with me today and was thrilled with Blu's response to his new shoes. I reported on his status and she said she felt he was ready to progress to canter. My heart soared with that news. Even better, she said she was very confident that with his favorable response to the initial shoeing we should expect an excellent recovery! Finally, my dreams do come true. She will be out to see him in several weeks and at that time she will probably start addressing his back issues with shock wave treatment. In the meantime.... should I even start dreaming of horse shows?

I introduced the canter this evening. He was just great. I can not even begin to express what a wonderful horse he is. He took it all in stride with very obedient departs and clean transitions back to trot and walk. After his canter he did some of the best trot work I have ever had on him. We worked for about 40 minutes and he was just as happy as I was.

When we finished, I groomed him and put him back in his stall. He was pretty funny about a mouse who found his way into his stall. The mouse decided to lodge himself under Blu's pile of hay and all Blu could do was snort at the hay pile. It was too cute for words.

I talked with the barn owner this evening and he suggested I connect with his wife on trail riding once Blu was rehabbed. They are very nice people and have made me feel at home. I know Blu has settled in like he never left.

I am just so grateful for this wonderful horse and the home I have for him. Seeing him as much as I do makes me so very happy!