With a 3 day meeting in Buffalo coming up, I had to get out and see Blu for a little let stretching. He felt very good at his walk and trot that I tried a bit of canter in both directions. I chose to go to the right first and he let me know that he did not want to step off in the right hind. He kick out and pinned his ears. Something was definitely bothering him so I kept in light -- rode his canter in a half seat and called it a day. His trot work was very good today -- rhythmic and forward.
I rubbed his back and stifles down with the arnica gel. During his rub down I noticed him react to the right side of his back being kneaded. I got no reaction before the ride. He loved the rub down. Then we went off to his paddock where all his friends greeted him. What a good life!
I will certainly miss him the next 3 days!
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