Sunny, windy 40s Dukes out in the paddock

Deep water mud at the entrance of the of the paddock very deep in the mud up to the fur above Dukes hoofs. I was glad that I had the hoof protector. As I brushed out his hoof with the dry brush I could see his goofs new growth. I always worried that it may have problems, It looked really good though but did it grow really fast?  When I got there Duke was socializing with the little boy, Odin. I watched them sweetly they rubbled their noses.  Odin's paddock was filled with water on the edge pooled to the side.  Odin was standing in it, seemed he liked the edge or something. I saw that his paddock was in an incline. The water in the paddock was on the edge
Krystyn said that he was achey today on the turnout.
I worked when I got there, I did like 6 or 7 stalls. Dukes and Siennas on one side and then the other ones on the other side.
My back is kinda sore. When I arrived Krystyn and Bonnie Bonnie called me when the salads with chicken came in.  They love the pizza. She called me 2 times but I wanted to finishing clearning out the stalls and loading up the gator.  Job done. I felt really good when I went into the office.
I got a paper plate and loaded the lettuce leaves and a couple pieces of chicken. It was good.
Saturday I forgot my water, I wanted it. I did remember to cut up apples and bring peppermints and applesauce.
I finished up the piles but didnt put the remaining manure on the gator I could hear Bonnie and Krystyn piling it up.  Krystyn started the waters and sawdust.

Each Week
- Hoof conditioner
- Treating Hair root on the his tail
- conditioning his long tail with Conditioner
- Heavy brushing to remove the sheading
- small walking
-Now 14 March, field grazing is ok

Krystyn said that  this week, Kerrie would be at the barn for a check and they would fold in a few quesitons about Dukes next steo for him to recover or gain strength.

Im looking to find a Previcox selling thats even better value from Heartland.

Missing all of the times we trail rode

My Duke is still a good boy, hes struggling to gain his strenght back after a paddock injury. He'll come back I hope he'll feel less stiff and be able to have less pain.

Out in the paddocks - light duty

Needed to meet raychel for a pep talk at Elizabeth Grady shop today and planning to go to the barn at around 1or 130 to see how Duke is doing and if they need it do a couple of stalls. I text Bonnie and let her know. When I drove on the Greenwood Road I felt so good. I had my fingers crossed that I saw that big gray perch standing in the sun. Sure enough I could see Bonnies car and then I saw a large gray mass in the paddock area. No one but that guy.

Krystyn was working with a piece of pizza in her hand while she was in the paddock. they must have just finished up lunch. 

I had 2 stalls to do, Duke and Sienna left to do.

I was telling Krystyn that I was so happy how we were working with Duke all winter and he was more fit than in previous years.  I was so happy to get doing the night lessons with her.  Hes been on stall rest since 3 Feb. Back on the paddock days on Wed and on that day Krystyn gave him the sedative so he would not get too crazy and hurt himself again. 

So hes still not Sound she said today.

We will keep him on this track of being outside with friends and then.

Week 3 Stall Rest

Krystyn met me at 5pm on Thursday. I was so happy she could make time. I know shes busy with stuff and Im glad she was able to finish up her chores with the horses.  I got there around 415 in the afternoon. I think Dukes happy to see me but hes a little bit quirky. I need to make sure I dont over due it with him. He gets a bit irratated because hes off and has pain.
When Krystyn was done feeding and bringing in the horses she came over and I took him out and walked him down the ailse. Its funny but I cannot tell when hes off but I want to learn. The only way to learn is to see more horses that have problems and also see them when they are fine.
Well I walked him down the ailse and then back hes off. She told me that hes probably going to be on stall rest for a while. Hes not taking off the doors and hes not scrapping his fur off any more than he has been in the past.
I took a picture of him on the cross ties last week. He can only come on the cross ties.
Krsytyn said we finally goes out into the paddock hell have to have a sedative called ACE. I looked it up.
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=30e07f84-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5&sfb=1&itemguid=32eaa298-7b6a-11d5-a192-00b0d0204ae5&utm_content=131RX&ccd=IFH003&CATARGETID=120295250000448368&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv8PyBRDMARIsAFo4wK0YP3yLhmuUGkxYB5oDOmq3PQhU-7BiGP2_lCh_YmMmIlmUjZglCTAaAvRoEALw_wcB
She said that when its time they would give it to him about 20 min before going out and hes be really relaxed. I think its a good idea for him to be relaxed in the paddock.
Ill update when we get more info.
Saturday:
I went over Saturday and helped with stalls. I wanted to pitch in so that they would know that I appreciated Krystyns help with Duke.
I didnt take any pics but I did notice that Duke is still irratated and I think Ill use a softer brush and see if hes a bit calmer. I think I can make him feel a little overwhelmed i I brush him vigorously.
So soft brush tomorrow and its ok to not be there too long. I noticed he sort of nipped at me and I looked it up it says its when your horse doesnt feel healthy and is a littel bit edge.
Id say hes kinda edgy.
Id like him to think Im there to help him relax <3

3 weeks of stall rest

Its been 3 weesks since Duke was able to interact with any body hes been on stall rest, he pulled his stifle or back knee. Hes gotten so hurt he cant go outsidel
On about February afternoon after Duke had his Feb massage with Michelle Clark, he went out to the paddock on a sunny day and I left feeling happy that he was exercised and happy in the sun.
Krystyn called me on that Saturday night and let me know that Duke was injured. He rested or about 4 days.  I went over to the barn mid week to meet to help give Duke an assessment.  When I got there Kristin was helping Krystyn by holding him and exemining him. They had him in the arena and then then showed me a video that Krystyn had taken of Kristin running with Duke with a dressage whip and she was sort of hitting him as they ran. I was pretty upset that Krystyn hadnt waited for me to do this, and why would she use a crop o whip?  Im still upset about this.
Later in the week Krystyn spoke to Kerri  and she came out to the barn to give him an assessment and and checked him.

Crazy Week for Duke

Started a lesson, then right after some lunging, Duke started to choke on his grain

I had been excited all week to go over after work and have a lesson with Duke and Krystyn. It doesnt need to be too much. I love riding my guy but his time may be over for riding. Hes been telling me in so many ways that hes not comfortable any more with a saddle and me.  We'll work together with what ever he is up to doing. Ground work, attitude work, round penning whatever keeps his mind busy and happy.
So recently hes been wild boy and full of himself out in the paddocks. I never know what Im going to be doing each day.

Duke on rest, hes in pain

Went over to barn to be there at 9am to meet Michelle for an Equine Massage for Duke. I had gotten a call from Ashley to see if I could watch Valerie in the morning. I figured that it would be nice, not too cold and we could watch Duke with Michelle.  Well Ashley came over and Val was great sweet little face.  Really enjoyed her. We kept her in her little PJs and dressed up and left for the barn after Ashley hung out a little.

I took the carriage and we went into the barn. I cleaned Duke's stall and then got Val. It was my first day iwth the Truck and having Val was an added bonus. Well She worked on him and I did about 4 stalls, Gailin, Lily, Johnny, Joliet and Fancy. It was a quality day. We went for a walk down the road. As I took the carriage away and I was walking on the side near the grass, I heard Duke call out. I thought should I stay there?  I didnt think so we walked our the driveway and down Greenwood road to Bonnies house. It was so cold I knew we would be out of there after the massage. I paid her 80 for the message and I was really happy she seemed to conect with him.  later she mentioned that his neck had alot of tension, said later that his back did too.  Nothing about the legs, said there was no swelling or any problems.

I looked at my phone and Krystyn had called 2 times left a text to call asap.  Duke was in pain, terribly lame and she had June check his hoofs and they were ok.  I had not checked his hoofs today. I just really tdidnt do too many chores at all with him.  Im so worried that Krystyn said he could have pulled a muscle, it could be an abcess. Hes on stall rest for a few days. Ill go over tomorrow and check on him. Im so sorry hes in pain.
Next Day Sunday:  I was thinking about poor Duke feeling so badly that they called Kerri 2 times for advice. I think hes being medicated but I need to go over there and take cqre of him. Brush him out check his legs.