Very self indulgent, but possibly deserved

[Halfstep]

I hope this post might give some hope to those struggling with injured horses and problems. My horse Oskar spent most of last year off with a fractured splint bone that needed surgery. He had only just come back into work in November when he injured his other front leg - soft tissue damage in the foot. To be honest, I thought that could be it for him. But he started to look a lot better after a few weeks boxrest. Luckily after weeks of walking he came sound, and has been back in the school for a fortnight.

I had my first post-injury lesson on him tonight, and I can honestly say he went better than he ever has gone. He was so soft and rideable, and his trotwork was totally off the floor. Even his canter (not his best pace) felt big, bouncy, and correct.

I am so happy to have my horse back, and am now just praying for an injury free year to get us back on track.

 

[lizzieb]

That's great. You must be so pleased with him. I'm always surprised when my horse comes back so much better after an enforced rest. I'll keep my fingers crossed he stays sound for you.

 

[Sarah_Jane]

Fingers crossed you have injury free year. It amazing how they often come back so much better.

 

[Tempi]

Great news hun, im so pleased for you

Got my fingers crossed that he stays sound and you can get out competing him again now x

 

[Halfstep]

Thanks everyone, I am very pleased. He can be an argumentative little git, but he had his halo well polished this evening. My trainer commented on how well muscled he is; all that walking and slow trotting on the roads has obviously done him a lot of good.

Once they have been injured, you are always terrified of it coming back, but I am trying to just enjoy every day we have. I worry each time he starts trotting, but I'm sure that anxiety will fade with time.

 

[Ferdinase514]

That's excellent news

 

[Bossanova]

Aww what a good boy!

Glad he went well, here's to a happy, sound, drier 2008!!

 

[Halfstep]

Thanks Boss! Your two looked good tonight as well!

 

[_jetset_]

That is very positive encouragement...

I know what you mean about worrying the injury will come back

If Grace can ever be ridden again, I will be completely paranoid, but hopefully it will wear off

Have you any photos of him?

 

[Bozzy]

Fantastic news, fingers crossed he stays out of trouble and remains problem free. I'm staying hopeful for my injured boy

 

[FREESTYLER]

FAB news, just goes to show there is life after illnesses......Good luck for this yearx

 

[BBs]

Fabulous hon. I am so pleased, was going to email you this morning to find out how it went.
Im delighted for you, its been a lot of heart ache and tears but the boy is finally coming good

YAY

 

[dieseldog]

Oh well done, it makes all the rehab and tears worthwhile