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:

Article about Lucy and I

Off-Track Thoroughbreds' author Susan Salk has published the most wonderful article about Lucy and I. Here's the link to it, and if you have an OTTB and would like to share your story, Susan is always looking for new subjects to write about! :)

My preparations for Rolex are winding down, meaning I have spent all afternoon zipping around town running errands, after a full day at work and then going to do Lucy's stall. Did I mention that we have had super high winds and terrible rain all day? That's what we get for enjoying those lovely warm days earlier in the week, I guess!

Tomorrow is Lucy's last day of GastroGard and my wonderful leaser is going to give it to L, but I thought I'd get some video to show just how awesome she is about the medicine. Battling with her daily would have not been fun and I am so thankful that she is tolerant of daily medicine administration. I think this is a trait of OTTB's because they are constantly being poked and prodded at the track. From day 1 Lu has been fantastic about receiving any veterinary attention, and she happily gobbles down powdered bute when it's necessary in her grain (along with any vitamins or other supplements). Just another reason to love these Thoroughbreds!

Here's the video (and please ignore my wild hair):