i can ride again alfie again

[leanne123]

got the go ahead from the vet today only slow work walking and then build him up slowly.
hes also allowed limited turnout in the school he went out today for his first time (un doped) and was much better than i expected lol.
he flopped to the floor for a good roll and did a spectacular trot showing off to the others over the other side of the wall. he only did 2 bucks (never knew he had it in him lol) very glad i wasn't on board.
me and sister then put some poles from the wall to the floor of the school to stop him pacing up and down which worked great and he stood talking to the girls over the wall.
im so glad his box rest is over and his leg looked better than ever when i brought him in.
oh and i found a tenner today in the woods so i think my luck is really getting better.

 

[buddly]

good glad all going better

 

[Patches]

Excellent news. I think you'll see massive improves in the swelling and flexion of his knee when you've begun riding him. If Patches experience is anything to go by, it's what he needs. More movement the better!

Good luck!

 

[leanne123]

thats exactly what chiro woman said too, hes great all over no tension or problems but his leg is more fluidy than fiberious tissue so needs movement to stop it pooling around the injury site.
now just got to get back into the riding bit, i had a little go on the most laid back cob today honest shes so lazy but really safe, i like my horse to take me somewhere and i seemed to be infront of her all the time.
im riding her tommorrow too, were gonna do a bit of fun games and little jumps tommorrow with the kids at the yard. i may have a go with them on her lol, bring back that competative edge too. (hope they dont all beat us though)

 

[Patches]

Just noticed some howling grammatical errors in my first reply!

With Patches, I had to do a month of walk work but after that I had to get on and ride her hard. The more work, the better. I did Somerford Park Farm Ride, had oodles of schooling lessons on her too. She was lame to start with, even on a good few bute sachets. However, over time she became sound and stayed sound when weaned off the bute. It's what he'll need.

Patches had a lameness assessment a couple of weeks ago and was 100% sound in front! I was very impressed!