Making dreams a reality

[Leg_end]

Bit of background for those who don't know our story but almost two years ago Buddy went lame and was later diagnosed with navicular and given a very poor prognosis. After trying conventional treatment (which didn't work) I decided to send him to Rockley Farm for barefoot rehab. He was sound within 8 weeks and I have had him home without any drama since Feb 13.

I have been working hard to get us both ready for our eventing debut and I am delighted to say we managed it yesterday The conditions were less than ideal with torrential rain and thunderstorms during the majority of our ridden work but we completed. I set out to do better than a 50 dressage, less than 16 faults SJ and to get through the finish XC which we managed!!

Full story, pictures and videos are on our blog:
http://buddysbarefootadventure.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/turning-dreams-into-reality.html

 

[Vickijay]

Awesome update. So happy for you

 

[anna22]

Thats fabulous so good to hear a positive outcome - I am a big fan of Rockley

 

[stencilface]

Fab report! So pleased you had a good day, although weather sounds awful.

Can only hope I can do the same with my bf boy at some point

 

[Leg_end]

Awesome update. So happy for you

Thanks - still grinning like a loony

Thats fabulous so good to hear a positive outcome - I am a big fan of Rockley

Me too - we definitely have had a few people who thought I was bonkers and that we couldn't do it but the proof is in the pudding and if we can event in those conditions then we can do it anytime

Fab report! So pleased you had a good day, although weather sounds awful.

Can only hope I can do the same with my bf boy at some point

It was beyond grim - I can never be called a fair weather rider I am sure you will get there - the journey may not be easy but it's so worth the end achievement. I'm so chuffed

 

[Festive_Felicitations]

YAY So glad it has all worked out for you both. Here hoing for many more similar reports (though perhaps with better weather).

 

[Supanova]

Fabulous news!! Really pleased to hear of your success. I am just taking my horse's shoes off after being unable to get her sound so its inspiring to read your story.

 

[Carefreegirl]

Brilliant, just brilliant 😃

 

[Kikke]

What a lovely report! well done to both or you! I loved the headcam. you can sometime see him jump and look between his legs while jumpin saying " ok mum I'll jump but just want to make sure it's not going to kill me in the meantime!"
where was it at or did I not read properly?

 

[kassieg]

that is such amazing news !!!

I really wish they had been up & running when my old mare got navicular as I really thinking they would have worked wonders with her !

long may the good reports continue !

 

[Leg_end]

YAY So glad it has all worked out for you both. Here hoing for many more similar reports (though perhaps with better weather).

Thank you - we have two more booked in with the next in a couple of weeks Hope the weather is much better - I am not a fair weather rider by any means but that was totally ridiculous!

Fabulous news!! Really pleased to hear of your success. I am just taking my horse's shoes off after being unable to get her sound so its inspiring to read your story.

All the best of luck - it doesn't work for everyone but it's worth the effort to try and you've got nothing to lose

Brilliant, just brilliant ��

What a lovely report! well done to both or you! I loved the headcam. you can sometime see him jump and look between his legs while jumpin saying " ok mum I'll jump but just want to make sure it's not going to kill me in the meantime!"
where was it at or did I not read properly?

Thank you - yes he was a bit green but understandable given the horrendous conditions It was at Wheatland Farm.

that is such amazing news !!!

I really wish they had been up & running when my old mare got navicular as I really thinking they would have worked wonders with her !

long may the good reports continue !

Thank you. I am very lucky that I heard about Rockley, I dread to think where we would be if we hadn't

 

[Goldenstar]

Great news , I am very pleased for you .