My horse of a lifetime is now 27. Some of you might remember back in 2013/14 he ruptured a tendon and has never quite been right since. We had moved to hacking only after his recovery. He's always had a clean bill of health from vet, physio and dentist. Last winter I had his shoes taken off and moved him onto his own grazing with nobody chasing him about. He's the soundest he's looked in a few years. Infact my farrier says he's now pretty much 100%.
The last time I sat on him was June-October last year. Very gentle 10 minute wanders once a week. I didn't ride during my pregnancy. In my head, he's retired. But now I can ride again I wonder if I should resume our weekly wanders. But then my logical head kicks in and says he's retired.
Did you retire your oldies completely? Or be led by them? Last pony I had of Toby's age was my loan pony who was still going strong at 27, taking me round XC courses. And I'd think if Toby hadn't injured himself he'd be just the same!!
The last time I sat on him was June-October last year. Very gentle 10 minute wanders once a week. I didn't ride during my pregnancy. In my head, he's retired. But now I can ride again I wonder if I should resume our weekly wanders. But then my logical head kicks in and says he's retired.
Did you retire your oldies completely? Or be led by them? Last pony I had of Toby's age was my loan pony who was still going strong at 27, taking me round XC courses. And I'd think if Toby hadn't injured himself he'd be just the same!!