First hack out with no shoes...

[JackDaniels1]

...well not really a hack, just a walk up the road. I know it sounds silly but i'm really pleased, she strided out, wasn't sound in trot so we didn't but never even thought i'd see the day she could walk without shoes on a hard surface.

She is still very backward thinking in the school, i thought it was her feet but maybe she just doesn't enjoy it. She puts her ears back when you put your leg on and reluctant to trot/canter - she can be a bit mareish/moody on the ground, i am starting to think maybe she just finds it oh so boring in the school! She seemed to enjoy going up the road today, was forward going, enthusiastic and really strided out. I asked for a tiny trot and as soon as i asked she went (not like in the school).

I hope she will become sound in the trot before not too long.

 

[JackDaniels1]

Rode in school this morn and a little more forward than usual

 

[Skippys Mum]

Dont expect miracles - it takes time and you will have setbacks along the way - but its oh so worth it in the long run

 

[Scarlett]

Dont expect miracles - it takes time and you will have setbacks along the way - but its oh so worth it in the long run

Amen!

Glad to hear it's going well OP. I ahve certainly found that as they have become sounder barefoot they have been more forward going, but it takes time Good luck!