Anyway, here's a video:
Saturday, November 12, 2011
ohhhh boy, winter horse returns
Lucy was FRESH tonight. It was cold and windy outside and a lot was going on. She was spooky and very reactive. She lost her footing just slightly at one point and threw a huge fit. She threatened to rear several times and kicked out, too. I almost want to run a one-week course of GastroGard in case her tummy is bothering her a bit. Granted, she could have just been off her rocker since it was freezing cold and windy and the 4-wheeler was zooming around...
Anyway, here's a video:
Anyway, here's a video:
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cheeky mare!!! gotta love cold windy fall days.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, what a temper tantrum. You have a great seat.
ReplyDeleteI read a vet article that said it's a good idea to give GastroGard to susceptible horses whenever they're stressed - trailering, big weather change, etc. Since Paj had ulcers in January and has coliced in the past, I asked my own vet, and he agreed it's a good idea for me. Paj gets half a tube on the days when I worry.
Just a wee bit fresh and strong! You do a very good job with her. Every TB I have ever had has days when the weather is like that and they say 'I'm not going forward at all if I can't just bolt like a crazy thing.'
ReplyDeletei had the exact same ride yesterday! there's nothing better than a thoroughbred on a cold, windy day!
ReplyDeleteExcellent riding job. You looked calm and relaxed while she was loosing it. I'm sure that is exactly what she needs..I liked the patting you even gave her a few seconds after her spazz to encourage and reward the good behavior. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteAt the very least the gastro guard WONT hurt her. I use that, then for maintenace use the Gastra FX from Omega Alpha, my horses is a totally different animal and put on almost 200 lbs. He no longer does the mouth thing in the barn and overall much happier.
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