a me and dan update (as people were asking)

[star]

couple of people on another thread were asking how we were doing so here is an update for you.

been working as a small animal vet for just over 2 months now - enjoying it most of the time (when annoying clients dont ruin it!) Doing lots of surgery and keeping busy and time is flying.

Dan update - he had both his annular ligaments in his hind legs cut at Newmarket just over 8weeks ago - been doing in-hand walking and then last week he trotted up sound, so starting ridden walking at the weekend. Just doing 30mins at the moment and he is loving it. power-walking the whole way/jogging when he wants to be naughty - i cant help but laugh at him though because it's just so amazing to have him feeling so well and so sound. keep waiting for him to go wrong again. 4 more weeks of walking and then we'll start some trot work again. I wont be taking him back in the dressage arena though - his last test was at the Winter Champs and he got the best result of his life - I couldn't ask for anything more from him. it's time to bow out gracefully - we will be doing hacking and some veteran showing next year if he stays sound - after all he's nearly 21 now!

 

[Zebedee]

What a lovely post! I'm so glad to hear that you are both doing so well!

 

[SirenaXVI]

Good to hear that Dan looks to be on the mend! Am sure the pair of you will have lots of fun in the showring - Dan could do that with his front legs tied behind his ears and his eyes shut - you are bound to do well

Good that you are enjoying your job too

 

[Hornby]

I do hope he continues his progress - and you enjoy your new job!

 

[Ferdinase514]

That's great! Really nice to hear form you. Glad Dan is getting better XXX

 

[Baggybreeches]

Bless you both and here's wishing Dan a speedy(ish)! recovery xx

 

[Sal_E]

ahhhh

That's really nice - glad he's doing well & that you're both happy!

 

[star]

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Bless you both and here's wishing Dan a speedy(ish)! recovery xx

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definitely no speedy vibes needed at the moment - i do love riding him when he wants to go though - he would never go without me asking, but it's just the fact he wants to makes me laugh - i'm sure i spend the entire ride with a silly grin on my face but i was having to seriously consider putting him to sleep earlier this year as he was so lame - so far, the op has done him the world of good and despite a lot of people thinking i shouldn't put him through it, i'm just so glad i did. just hope he continues to make good progress and we can get out to some parties next year - he does love his parties!

 

[Alibear]

I'm so pleased to hear you are both doing well and that Dan's looking forward to a happy semi-retirement.

Mac is paddock sound with no pads, no shoes and no medication and one the insurance is all sorted out he's off to retire in a huge paddock with three friends to play with. He's takent o the quiet life perfectly and seems so much happier for it.

 

[Happy Horse]

I am really pleased to hear you are both getting on well. I am a big Dan fan so it is great to hear he is back on the road

 

[Tempi]

thats great news hun, im do glad hes feeling full of himself and ready to come back and have some fun

 

[Bossanova]

Aww really glad he's coming back well- you must be so pleased to be back on him

 

[BBs]

Nice to hear from you Star, so pleased everything is working out nicely, with the job and of course Bootiful Dan

great news about him!

Like you say , he has nothing more to prove - he finished his dressage career at the top

Please keeep us updated.

Vxx

 

[siennamum]

Ahh lovely Dan, love the veterean showing idea, he'll love it. I'm getting more into lots of lovely hacking, think you'll still have lots of fun with him.