April Update

Haven't been on in forever!!

The farrier was a no-go, due to the fact that he is TERRIFIED of farriers...go figure. I now have to find either a new farrier, or some sort of like Sho-quiet or somthing to make him calm for the visit. Until then, he is doing fine. So fine, in fact, I felt confident enough to take him on a ride yesterday!!

I have officially decided that the art of "swirls" is true...the swirl or cowlick on Tex's forehead suggests that he has a very wide range of awareness, but a lack of focus. In otherwords, he's smart, but is essentially ADD. This fits him perfectly!! When we were riding, he was having a hard time focussing, but learned my cues very fast. He did three things yesterday that impressed me:

1) He learned my cues quickly
2) He wouldn't go into the flag pond when I asked him, but was easily led by rope into it and did not fight like Sam would have done. This tells me he is willing and trusting.
3)  He went to take off, and did, into a full out thoroughbred run, but instead of not being able to keep him under control, I was able to very quickly collect him into a nice canter. This would have been much more difficult on Emma. I now believe I could control him in an emergency.

Here are the pictures:

Update

So, the farrier visit has officially been pushed back until Sunday of this weekend, due to the fact that he is very booked. Also, the teeth floating appointment has been pushed to the middle of this month and is on a "we'll let you know" basis, for the same reason. That being said, progress is seemingly slow in more than just these aspects. I'm very worried about Tex. I think he's loosing weight on me, and the worms are back and I'm pushing for money. Ugh! One minute, I think he looks great, the next I think he looks terrible. I don't know what to think, my mind is going insane. I guess because he's not the only major priority. I'm supposed to be graduating next month 0_0   crazy I know...alot of pressures!!! Anyway, here are some recent pictures from this afternoon around 7.00: ( I know, I FINALLY got some shots of him doing something other than grazing lol)

You tell me what you think...skinnier or better?

I also have noticed a problem that I will be taking up with the farrier tomorrow...his leg, which does have scar tissue, seem swolen, and he is still stiff even with the joint supplement he is getting. I lounged him today, and consdered riding him before I saw the swelling, but I haven't had the heart to do so...not until I know he is 100% sound.