Rode Walter 20 minutes Saturday... he seemed surprised as we headed out of the yard, stumbled a lot (definitely time for the farrier...) and his stride didn't feel smooth til about the last 5 minutes. However, next morning he was none the worse for wear... no swelling, no heat in the pastern.
Sunday, 30 minutes, maybe mile and 3/4. Walter was eager to get out, but was he ever fresh! Every little bird and bush was an opportunity to play "let's spook." He skidded on asphalt, stumbled some on the way out but was completely sure-footed going home. (Hah! Of course.)
When we got back, it was hot-hot-hot so I decided to treat little Brave Sir Walter to a bath. Baby shampoo and Mane & Tail detangler. Never having soaped him up before, wasn't sure how he'd react to the hose and suds.
He loved it.
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| You can't tell from Walter's expression, but he was half-dozing. |
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| Rinse process begun... mule drooling with delight
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This morning, no swelling, no heat. Woohoo! And this time, Walter was not only happy to get out, but he didn't stumble at all and was back to his comfortable swaying gait. (Still, time for the farrier...) I suspect he had simply temporarily forgotten how to carry a rider. We rode about 2 miles today.
Right now plan is, when Walter is back in condition, to ride on as far as New Mexico. I think we can handle the northern part of west Texas in September. I know once we cross the New Mexico line, I'll feel like I'm home.
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