Hoping this will work! This is my golden retriever Ruby!
As a pup - 8 weeks old
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/picture.php?albumid=5773&pictureid=22849
This is her at 2 (last year)
This was her just about 2 weeks ago, she turned 3 in April :) She is an absolute poser!!
And...
Have you tried Summer Freedom cream? It's quite good. Also, when he's stabled it could help to put a curtain net up over his stable door to keep the flies from bothering him.
Anyone could ride a horse, you just sit there, or, how are your muscles sore? It's not like it's exercise (after 4 hours in the saddle). That is what annoys me most!!!