So, as you know G-Force, my horse, has been doing really well. Up until yesterday that is. I went out into the pasture to get him and I noticed this big black mark on his front left leg. He had gotten into another fight with another horse. So, I led him in, it only looked like a scrape, and I tacked him up. I took g on a trail ride across the bridge and I felt a limp in his trot. I began to worry, because a limp leg can be a sign of lameness, or a permanent "Charlie horse" which can be fixed with a little work.
I untacked him and took him into the arena to lunge and jump him. Every time he came around to the jump, he refused it. That confirmed the sore leg. I took him out to the pasture and stretched his legs which can be dangerous.
I had to sit on one of the chopped logs and bring him near. Next I took my hand and pulled the back of his leg so he would raise it. After that, I would put his hoof on my leg, and if he kicked, it could of broken my leg, but fortunately, hes a goodboy so he wouldn't do that. I stretched both front legs and put some ointment on his sore. Hopefully next weekend I'll be able to jump him :)
Caitlin, you need 2 posts per week, and the one that is focused on your reading or the class should include the details of your outside reading.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin, this was a very intense story! I really hope that your horse gets better, but that was really brave of you to trust that he wouldn't kick. While reading this, it sounded like it was in the wild in the country; where does your horse live? Also, were their no other adults around? I would have definitely freaked out if I was you; good job with that. Update us on how he is doing!
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Haha, I like your username :)
DeleteIt's not too far out in the country, its kind of by the LSU Neighborhood right outside of St.Gabriel.
I have been riding for 9 years, almost 10, and although it is not necessary to have an adult around, it is recommended. If I ever fell off I would be able to help myself in case a situation like that did happen (which it has.) Stretching horses' legs is not too dangerous, if you know what you're doing and you can trust the horse.
I'm going out this weekend to see if I can jump him. We'll see how he does. I'll keep y'all posted with a video next week! Lets' hope you'll enjoy. :D