Update on my loan horse that came home, and some pics!

[zoeshiloh]

Well, he has been home for about 10 days now, and I think he is slowly improving. He is a bit underweight and has lost all his muscle - has almost no topline, and his neck is so skinny I can almost get my hands around it!

But, I am being careful when I ride him - I'm just trying to get the muscle built up again, and hopefully take him out affiliated after christmas again.

Anyway, thought I would post a few pictures - these were taken at the weekend; (please ignore my rubbish position, have spent last year hunting and jumping, so getting my dressage seat back, lol)

 

[the watcher]

If that is how he moves with no muscle and topline he is going to be very exciting to watch when he is back to fitness!

 

[scotsmare]

lovely boy - keep us posted on his progress

 

[Firewell]

Hes lush. Your position is 10 million times better than mine!

 

[Eaglestone]

Lovely boy .... I have shown your Sis and she is up for us to have a weekend up there with you and a ride

 

[zoeshiloh]

Thanks guys - now he is getting back into the routine of being worked everyday, he is really starting to enjoy things again - he is a horse that thrives on being worked!

Was a bit naughty and took him to a dressage comp at the weekend - only a novice test, but went HC. Thanks to Ottinmeg who took the pics

I think she has become my official photographer, lol.

Eaglestone - you are more than welcome to come for a visit, and if you have to bring my sister, I guess that is ok

 

[nikkiportia]

Oooooooo he is gorgeous

Right, I am definately taking you up your offer at some point!!!!!

 

[Chestnuttymare]

nice horsey

 

[WeeBrown]

He's gorgeous, no wonder your loaner didn't want to give him up.

 

[ickelshadow]

sorry if its been explained in another thread, but if you're concerned about his topline etc, why ride him in a double? surely this will tire his muscles out and lead to potential strains? to be fair i dont think he looks too bad, but st wondering

very handsome looking chappy, cant wait to see him muscles up properly!

 

[harvgj19]

Aww, he looks lovely! I'm sure he will have his muscle back in no time.

Only one thing to say about your position - LOOK UP!!! (thats my worst fault too!)

 

[htobago]

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If that is how he moves with no muscle and topline he is going to be very exciting to watch when he is back to fitness!

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I couldn't have put it better! He's super! And I wish I could ride even half as well as you!