Horses back in training

                It is great that a few of the winter jumpers have come in to start their walking; this is a very important time conditioning their feet, legs and bodies so that they can do more later on.  Their feet are always trimmed well, even whilst on their break.  We have been lucky this summer with all the grass growth, so the horses are looking particularly well and have enjoyed their rest, which is good for them mentally. 

                Buffy, our vet, came the other day to do her pre-season check with them before they are ridden. I am finding that by sorting a few niggles now before they really get going, we can hopefully save the owner more money later in the season - prevention is much better than cure!

                Headly’s Bridge has really strengthened up and looks as if he has been doing weights in the gym when we were not looking!  And I am very pleased with Outside The Box, we are starting in a much better place now than we were last year, having learnt a hell of a lot about him last year, which was his first season with us.  I believe we can improve them both again.  Poppy also came back into work and has started walking.  She is owned by the EPDS Racing partnership and is an un-raced and un-named 3-year-old filly with shares available.  She has also really strengthened up for her break and is also barefoot, as are Headly and Outside The Box.