This week has been full of progress. Josie has been doing well at her canter. We moved her into a new stall and she loves having a new friend next to her. She is a really social horse.
Our wonderful and amazing Equine Chiropractor, Dr. Fred Mousel from Alton, Iowa was here on Sunday to give Josie a much needed treatment. We have found that Chiropractic treatment on horses in training is almost as necessary as food and water. The past 4 years we have seen dramatic results. I think Dr. Mousel was curious prior to arrival on how his "wild mustang" patient would react. I am certain that when he left, he had a soft spot for Josie and told me on numerous occasions how pleasantly surprised he was with her demeanor. Josie's was "out" in her right hip and wither area. I am sure that in a few weeks we will see a horse that is traveling even better than she is now.
Her mane is growing!
4 comments:
I'm glad to hear she's working so well under saddle. What "horse jobs" do you think she'll be best suited for?
I think the only thing "wild" about Josie is her haircut!!!!! She was great to handle and work with. Very seldom is a very handled horse THAT bidable. Maybe it is because she has not been spoiled by people yet, haha She is a very fluid mover on top of it. You go Josie!
Horse jobs hmmm..... Well Josie is a tried and true trail mount. She literally does not have a mean bone in her body and actually would rather play than work. She is going to be a great trail horse as she is spooky, but takes on look and realizes that it is not a mountain lion and just moves on. So she is a "spook in place" horse. LOL
Sundog, You are the bomb! Thanks for the nice comments and maybe you should consider a vacation weekend during the Madison Horse Fair? Supper is on me!
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