update on the nightmare dealers horse!

[kombikids]

not sure if anyone has read any of my posts about my horse that i bought from a dealersa couple of months ago and have had lots of issues with, anyway things seem to be getting better at last, after hacking out with the lead mare from her field she is now very settled out hacking and we have managed a canter and gallop in open spaces - something i never dreamed about 2 months ago, and our schooling work is going well too, so much so we are attempting our first sj show this w.e! she is still a headshaker but after the vet rasping her teeth, getting her saddle and back checked, a bit specialist out and the equine dentist out tomorrow it looks like its something we might have to live with - at least if we know shes not in pain its ok..It seems like taking things slowly seems to be paying off.Just thought its nice to read an encouraging story as i always liked them when things were tough with my horse.

 

[cobden99]

Sounds like she was lucky to end up with you

 

[kombikids]

thanks thats a nice thing to say, shes such an honest and genuine mare that thankfully our hard work (and money - argh) is paying off!

 

[Ravenwood]

Well done for perservering - it takes some horses ages to settle in (especially mares I think!)

 

[jumpthemoon]

Agree with cobden - she sounds like one lucky mare!

Well done for getting so far with her

 

[Happytohack]

I read your previous posts. Well done for persevering with her - I think she is a very, very lucky girl!

 

[elaineh]

I read a report recently about bitless bridles decreasing behavioural issues including head shaking... worth a try?

 

[arwenplusone]

Brilliant and congrats! Many people would have given up on her - as others have said, she's lucky to have you