silkyraven | [Dino] New saddle!

Our FlexEE arrived! It's lovely :)

Dino is now living out over-night and in for a few hours during the day. I think he's happier in himself, but the sudden change to *lots* of grass from nothing really has left him a bit bloated and gassy. They are only allowed out over-night when the summer fields are open so they've been in a new field that's been resting all winter for the past two weeks. I hope the bloated will sort itself out soon - he's much happier out but it was a bit of a shock to his system I'm sure! Unfortunately the summer fields brings with it the midges and he had sweet itch last summer so we've been sending him out rugged up to the eyeballs.
Here he is doing his best ninja impression:

Meg took a pictures of our first ride in the FlexEE - it was a bit of a mixed bag I have to say. I remain unhappy about my own riding but he's coming along ok. He's beginning to step under a bit better and use himself properly, although we're still having issues with contact.

This was quite a nice looking moment:

This was ok, although a bit on the forehand:

This however not so good! It's almost like I have no idea how to trot!!!

And, here's Dino at the end of the rainbow :D

We had a lovely hack down the bit of bridle path next to the yard on Wednesday. He can be quite nervous outside the yard, even though we know this stretch of path very well but he was super chilled on Wednesday and it was perfect weather. Gave out later of course, but the morning was nice!

Things not so good with Pico at the moment. He's back on strict box rest and a higher bute dosage. As fast as it looks like his leg is getting better he somehow tweaks it again, or pulls something else compensating for it :o(