What does it mean?

So last night I got on Stampede for the first time since his injections. He didn’t get angry when I curried him, but then he did when I brushed his right side and when I put the saddle on. He was happy when I got on as usual, and walked around calmly. He started out stiff at the trot, but then felt fairly normal other than the occasional bobble in the back-end. Technically, according to all the vets Stampede is not clinically “lame”, which just seems like an odd comment, because he certainly doesn’t feel that great yet. Anyways, I will remain optimistic since yesterday it wasn’t even supposed to be working yet and he did feel partially better.  We will see what tomorrow brings.

I didn’t have much time tonight after work but I did get on Phoenix bareback for a quick ride. He was very lazy, I think he was just as bummed to be riding indoors again as I was. Anyways, other than a disagreement about bending properly to the right, we had our usual relaxing ride. P just makes life so easy.

Speaking of P, he turns 24 in less than 2 weeks. I think I may need to get him a birthday hat and make him some treats. He deserves to be spoiled!

And just for fun, here are some of my favorite old pictures of the boys!

Showing with Mr P back in the day

Stampy’s first horse show, hee hee

Back in the day I used to let P loose and we would play and he would jump for me. Some of my best memories.

I love how Stampy has a heart on his forehead <3

Getting back on Stampy tomorrow. Fingers crossed!