Still here.

I guess its time for some major updates!

First of all, Gus had his teeth floated and his sheath cleaned. He was also given a vaccine. Yay! It was a total hassle to get him to go the carport (the area we determined to have his teeth floated in) but after numerous fails, we got him in. I had to hold up his head, even though he had the special halter on, because he was sedated. Man, horse's heads are extremely heavy. His sheath cleaning was really overdue, I bet he feels a lot better now. After Karen left, Gus 'slept' for about 15 minutes, and then abruplty turned around and walked back to his paddock, and continued sleeping there. It was a bit odd. Anyways, his teeth weren't too bad, but bad enough to make him spill his grain. She said that we'll need to have it done again in six months to a year. She also reccodmended that we limit his hay intake, because he's chubby. On the other hand, she also said that he looks fabulous for 27. Yay!

As for the whole shelter thing, its not happening. Or it hasn't yet. I'm hoping my dad will start this weekend, its getting ridiculous, because we're supposed to get a huge storm/cold front coming in in a few days, and Gus needs access to a wind-free, mud-free spot. Gus was lame a week ago, due to all the mud. He keeps spraining his pastern, because of the mud and getting it caught. Have I mentioned how much I hate mud? He's okay now...but we really need to get that lean-to up. Now.

As for me and my riding, its getting a lot better. The private lessons have really been helping, my leg hardly moves anymore and I'm starting to become more balanced and have the proper posture. I look so much better! From what my trainer says, I've outgrown Henderson [skill-wise and height-wise!] and need to start riding another horse. I'm riding Maddie, a testy little welsh pony to teach me to become more assertive. After that, I'll be back in the jumper lesson. I'm really excited.

Plus, Christmas is getting closer! Ah, what to get for the trainer and barn buds? I'm thinking that I should make some horse treats for the buds, and get my trainer something nice. Like this. She definitely deserves it, putting up with me. =]