I stopped out after school one day to see if the distance was do-able and how the place would work for D and I.
In a word it was perfect. Rolling hills, pasture and people already aware of the needs of a blind horse.
On September 15 D loaded without a hitch and within the next few hours was out with new friends incredibly alert but relaxed and munching on grass and hay as he chose.
I have been incredibly impressed with how D has transitioned. He has taken the noises and new spaces in stride and while he may have days of crazy whinnying he has settled into nearly everything I have asked. I have been super impressed.
By Tuesday of our first week I was riding and we have settled into our new place. I am able to stop there on my way home from school and am slowly learning the names and faces of both the people and horses. D and I work about 3 times a week and he is out 24/7. I am incredibly grateful for this place-D needed to be out on grass and now he is able. He has 2 other horses with him in his pasture. Sampson, who is blind and Sampson's buddy, Rooster who is mostly retired. They are quiet and D seems happy.
D is recovering from a few "war" wounds and a leg that most likely got kicked. So we have spent some time walking and stretching him out. Saturday we were able to trot as normal and canter a bit. We were a bit unbalanced due to stiffness but not bad otherwise. Our new adventure is starting to walk around all the property. I am looking forward to being able to ride in the fields a bit and out of the ring.
So that's it- our October update, we just keep enjoying each other's company and moving forward the best we can.
