He felt a bit unbalanced and wandery (if thats a word)but felt better after doing some circles and changes of rein.Its the first time Jo has seen him in the school and she couldnt believe how well he carries himself on such a light contact,its so natural and easy for him.
I only rode for 10mins but was really pleased with him and he seemed happy to be back doing some work like a big boy:))
YO,Jo and myself went out for a nice long ride today also.The weather was lovely so mild and sunny,fabulous for November.We went down by the riverside then came back up the hills,Polo was in good form and we had a little blast up the hill coming home.YO and Jo had a great time as Ellie and the pony were flat out keeping up with him.I can feel he's starting to build his fitness back up still got a way to go yet though.Jo and I have a plan to get him and Ellie fitter over the next couple of weeks then go to Percy Pit which are big fields and hills near my house for a good gallop!;)
Ok pics as requested.......Mouse is on the left Buster in the middle and Minx on the right,cute or what!Buster had to get a size bigger than the girls and he's only 5months.
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AliG playing with his feed ball
Seen as im in picture mode this is how Polo prefers to spend his time:)
5 comments:
Well, the puppies are cute...but Polo is beyond precious. What a great pic of a content horse. *G*
Three cheers for AliG. I do know that "wandery" feeling as Chance is noted for it. Just that green horse syndrome. How nice to not have to worry about hopping up on to a youngster after such a long layoff. He is a treasure.
interesting how his face is starting to grey but the rest of him isn't yet....didn't notice that at all when i met him, but it's clear in this pic!
Love the dogs!
Funny with rubber mats isn't it = they tell you that they don't need bedding, but the moment you put a bit of bedding down, that's where they lie.
C
I forgot to comment on the news about Ali, because he only did what I expected him to :-)
C
They are really sweet dog's totally converted me from large dogs which we were brought up with. My friends laugh cos where ever i take them people stop to make a fuss of them.
Yes Polo dispels any 'Natural Horse' idea's that horses are on guard and unable to relax in a stable.He loves to come in and crash out, i pick out his feet, groom him and put his bridle on while he's lying down cos he wont get up!
I love the mats but hanging back buying them for Ali's stable, he pee's alot and because the stables are on a slope i'd end up with a puddle at the door.
Polo rarely pee's in his stable so its not a problem there but dont think i could stand them with Ali's, im a stickler for a clean stable.
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