GD (tall 11 year old) is getting just a little tall on her pony (just short of 14hh anglo arab type), but she weighs nothing, so I had hoped to keep her on him this year, as he's so perfect for her, and look for a 14.2 Connemara or similar next year.
The problem is, I noticed a bit of stiffness in one hind leg yesterday. It might just be something minor, so am resting him. He'll be 18 in May, he's otherwise in really good health, and fit, and has been sound ever since a mild bout of laminitis last May. He's been as 'up for it' as ever and seems to still love jumping and faster work.
I'm just wondering whether he might be starting to feel his age. GD has come on hugely since she's had him, and enjoys all pony club activities, did senior camp last year, and looking forward to it this year. She's also looking forward to competing again this year, and is ready for bigger jumps etc.
I'm wondering whether we've reached the stage with Ben and GD where she wants to do more, at the stage in his life where he wants to take it a bit easier if you see what I mean.
I'll see how it goes after a rest, and get the vet in if he still sems stiff, but I do wonder whether I should offer Ben on loan/part loan to a younger child (to stay where he is, as couldn't part with him), and bring forward the search for next pony?
Sorry to ramble on a bit, and I know I'm jumping the gun a bit! What do you all think? I was banking on having a year to save up, having just bought myself a lovely pony!
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olderyetwider · 21/03/2011 12:55
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