Strength and Stamina

I thought that now would be a good time to update on Carats progression.

Building a little muscle but lacking any top line.

Under the guidance of my fantastic support team we have been gently upping Carats work and turnout. He now has access to a flat, good size area of grass during the day and this is keeping him mobile without putting strain on him.

His hacking has been increased and today he did his first solo circuit on the common with a little trot
work on the flat of the common too. He really enjoyed himself and loves the fact that there are dogs, people, bikes etc on the common- he is super nosy so likes lots of activity. I am really pleased with how he felt, I have been worried about him feeling unlevel and how weak he was but he seems to have progressed through this and is starting to feel much more balanced and even now. The hill is still hard work for him and he can't MARCH up it the whole way but I am happy with him as long as he walks out.

Greenham in the morning haze.

I have taken some photos of him so I can chart his progress, you can see that he is just starting to build a little muscle on his shoulders and hindquarters, he still looks like he has been out of work of course but I won't rush this rehab phase so it will take a long time but he does feel better every time I sit on him.

He is such a wonderful boy and I can't tell you how happy I am to be back on him, he is so totally unflappable and bombproof but still a huge character. Oh and so gorgeous too of course!

Lovin this sunny weather and loving my fab ponio!