It's time again!

Another three months have gone by and it's time again for another set of confo pix. Crispin is 2 years and 9 month now to the day in the new pix (and looking like a hairy yak). I'll add the pictures from 6 month ago again for a comparison.









Funny how he looks much smaller with all the hair. I'm really, really curious to see what he'll look like in another 3 month. 3 y/o and in a new coat!

What's the rush? Do I need a Plan too?!

Reading about others who currently own and train a 3 y/o it seems that most are already ready to be backed. Crispin on the other hand? Not so much. That's not really bothering me much, but still it got me wondering. Do I need a plan?!

Looking at the little guy I know that there will be plenty of time yet for his training plus I don't think there will be any riding before next year. But still, maybe I should sit down sometime and put together a plan.

So far I haven't introduced him to any kind of equipment but halter and lead. He leads really well, we do groundwork and he's fun to work with plus he now knows how to be tied and he knows the basics of free lunging, that's it so far.

Officially three now!

Happy new year everyone!

It's 2010 now and Crispin officially a 3 y/o now.

Unfortunately the little idiot got himself kicked a day before New Year's Eve. Nothing too bad but he now has both hind legs a little swollen. The left one has a bruise and the right one a big superficial cut that is a little bit infected. *sight*

Wrapping is out of question. I don't think Crispin would tollerate a wrap yet, plus we have freezing temperatures. I don't think a Rivanol soaked wrap is any good when it's frozen solid.

Thankfully, Crispin doesn't seem to mind much, he doesn't seem to be in any pain and after 3 days of treatment the legs are starting to look much better.

Oh the joys of horsekeeping...