Superly HAPPY!

I am very happy to get back up on Mayfly :o)

She seemed so big though as the last horse I rode was 12hh. lol

After some stern words that we had to only walk - gently, our walk actually turned out to be a rather enjoyable one. The only moment was her randomly spooking sideways at nothing, but I can't really blame her as it was very windy and she hasn't been out of her field or stable in a long time bless her. Luckily due to the shooting there was close to no wildlife, just an appetising vertebrae of some dead animal. haha.

I forgot how happy riding made me, just being able to wonder on out with Mayfly and be together is a great feeling and I can't wait till we can get back to some proper hacking again.
I also think that Fly is enjoying it too, she has been cooped up and bored for too long.

Although the 30mins walk meant that when she returned to her stable she had to engulf all her haylage super fast and she even had early dinner (which is probably more expensive than my dinner!) ahh dear. I do love her!

The Time has Come :D

Mayfly is now sound (touch wood) so tomorrow is the day for me to get back in the saddle :D

It will be 30mins walk, I think I will have to have some stern words with Fly before I get on stating that it is walk, not jog, nor backwards and no spooking! As after her time off she will be very up for it. haha. I bet the deer will come for a jolly with us just for that added extra too...oh no maybe they won't as they are shooting in the morning so lets hope that scares all the scary nature away from the land.

So, she was left out today until it was close to darkness, which she was far far far from happy about. Ended up being in somewhat of a strop bless the spoilt marey! Decided it would be clever to try and kill poor Bonnie...hmm.

Chirpy Mayfly? Most Definatley

I am happy to have a chirpy Mayfly back again :D

She has really perked up since she got back, so I am guessing and hoping that the steroids are kicking in.
However, her feeling good does mean that the gentle 10 minute in-hand walk is far from easy! She keeps threatening to take off (unless she is allowed to graze at the grass) and well with just a head color on she is somewhat strong...ahhh naughty naughty.
Yesterday we did our walk with the deer - literally, they are such stupid animals, but they sure can jump which they showed to me and Fly be shooting over the metal gate..wowie. haha.

I have got until Thursday of this fun then the more joys of doing it for half an hour on her back, how interesting that will be!

Not only is Mayfly perked up but she is being oooberly friendly bless her - gave me a kiss, which I would usually be more than happy to receive but, not when she had just finished her dinner...yum horse food...


Ohh and Delami is now sold, he has gone to a driving home to be driven with a little mare who is identicle to him. Bless. So finally it is truely "Goodbye Delami".

She is Finally Back!

After having a not so fun week at the vets she is back to her much wanted home happy to be eating some "proper grub", and of course getting spoilt as well.
I can't say that I haven't missed her, and well the yard has been quite from her angry hungry moaning. hahaa

She definitely missed the other horses too...she was back to pulling grumpy faces at them as per usual "Mayfly rules the Roost", and not forgetting that her haylage was gone super fast, in case she had actually lost any weight - Must be fat, must stuff my face!

So, She is now on the road to recovery (with her little shaven hocks. hehe.) and will be back to good old hacking soon!For the week she is having to be walked by hand for 10minutes, the can start the walking on her back in straight line - yes, I will be back in the saddle next weekend fingers crossed :o)

Today is the Day

So off went Fly to the Cambridge Equine Clinic.

She was excitied to be going somewhere as she hasn't been in the lorry for a long time!

When she arrived she did her usual "no need to worry I am here" act. lol what a funny one. And from then on she spent her time being a little madame with the vets, they wanted her to stand square - so she kept resting her legs and ended up standing on her own hooves! haha.

Her next trick was to suss out every one of the students in search of food...as per usual.

She rather enjoyed all the attention and was having a laugh untill she set eyes upon her stable. Hmmm not quite what she is used to, she spent the first 10 mintutes frantically searching for food but, without success.

When they asked what they should feed her the reply was "less is more", But to be honest I am sure they could work that one out by the size of her gut. The vets even struggled to asses the muscle due to her round bum. haha Bless her.

She will be there till Thursday as she has to be shod with special shoes and have some treatment for her arthritus.

When her ladyship returns she will be back into light work everyday to keep her ticking over and not exploding in size! :D

I can't wait to get back aboard and in the saddle again!

Near Discovery

The Vet came out today in order to do Ben's teeth. Whilst she was out she took a look at Mayfly, and she may have discovered the cause of her lameness.
Mayfly is lame on both back legs, not just one like we thought.
On Monday Fly is going to go to the Equine Clinic, where she will have scans to confirm or rule out arthritis and then we will know hopefully what her exercise regime will be.
Fingers crossed that I can get back on her and go for some good old Happy Hacking as we do best!


Here is a little video dedicated to such an amazing horse :o)

No Progress

Thought I'd give a quick update.

Trotted Fly up today seeing as she has been on box rest for a near week, unfortunately she is still lame. However happy in herself, as whilst I was trotting her up she thought it might be clever to try and bugger off, and she is strong when she wants to be! lol

Gave her a nice groom and clean up, which was much needed.
She kept asking for FOOD but, her belly is the size of a house so she is getting no treats from me, aren't I nasty to her. haa

On a good note - there was a break through today...The hose finally stared working :O All of them have been frozen up since Friday 2nd January! Also horses will hopefully be able to go out tomorrow, Little Flea is so bored of being in his stable - gave him a bedding bag to play with today. haha.
Also did some "horse shopping" on Saturday, went to see a lovely 15hh 4year old dun mare. She was lovely natured but, her legs and feet were just too thin and not really in proportion with her body, which was a shame. Guess it is an excuse to do some more searching :D

No Riding...

Whoa England couldn't be any colder!
Anyway...Mayfly has basically been on box rest due to the weather, I guess that is good for her, apart from the enlarging stomach. haa. Look at her - rather content don't you think??
I must say I am and expert with the bandaging now, ahh dear.

Had what is to be probably my last ride for a while as believe it or not Delami has hopefully found a home, already. He goes on trial on Saturday. So, I got aboard him for maybe the final time ever :o(
He was a good boy, I must say I think he has chilled out and is beginning to grow up somewhat now.
Wouldn't hold my word to him going yet though as it wouldn't be a surprise if he came back again. lol
It does mean though (amazement) there is a empty stable :O

All this means that from now on till Fly comes sound there will be no riding.

Ho Hum, Poor Old Fly

The physio came on Saturday and had a good look at Mayfly.
Unfortunately it was not good news.

As we knew she is dragging her near hind and supporting the weight more in her off hind. As a result of this she is not weight bearing evenly, which is causing her windgalls to fill.
The good news is she has no arthritis, no injury to pelvis or sacroiliac as both of these areas moved freely and she seems fairly comfortable, which is good news.
Therefore Mayfly could have some strain to a tendon or ligament, I hope that it is nothing too serious.

So basically she is going to have a month off, then will be checked over again in February.

Silly Fly, her spirit is willing but her body just can't cope.

All in all I have a month at the least with out riding, I will be riding the naughty Delami in aid to get him sold but who knows how long or short it will be until he is sold (someone is coming to see him tomorrow).
But, I will probably post the odd update, not often though due to there won't be much to interest you to write about...just pampering, food eating, and of course bandage changing. lol