Trying something new....

RV is starting to run low on his eye support, and since it is so expensive ($79.00 plus shipping for a 3 pound bag) I did some research today to see if I could find the same product a bit cheaper.  I found the same mixture in a 4 pound bag for $35.00, but it is in a powder form. RV is currently on a pellet form, but he does eat his vitamin C which is powder.  This is going to be a trial to see if he eats it and it doesn't end up on the bottom of the feed bucket.  My mom suggested we put it on the top of his grain and mix it with sweet feed so it sticks. We will see.....keep you posted when I recieve it!  I do love when I find these bargains :)

Back from vacation- Missed my RV

So sad to leave St. Thomas, but so happy to see my RV.  My mom took extra care of him all week while I was gone and he was fine.  I rode him yesterday for the first time in a week and he was bucking every time I asked for the canter.  We did however do flying changes yesterday, which are probably weird for him since he can't see.  He did clean ones both directions, and I just guided him with my legs.  He is such a good boy and has a heart of gold, I am so lucky to have such a trusting horse that even with little sight I can ride :)

Leaving for Vacation

RV got a bath today! It was 100 degrees here today and it was soooo humid.  He was out till around noon and then he came in to a nice bath! Also did his eyes because it was so hot...in St. Thomas till Thursday :) Mom is on RV duty!!!!

Keeping up with his eyes!

With all the humidity we have been having, Uveitis is at its peak.  When its been a really humid day, I  put the non steroidal drops in RV's eyes.  My friend actually works as a vet tech and got me some baby droppers, which will help get the drops right into the eye without wasting so much!  Sometimes he will close just as I squeeze and none of the medicine gets into the eye.  Knock on wood, RV has been ok this last week, no major eye problems.  I rode him again last night and he was an angel-actually bucking at the canter! I could not help but laugh, he was really enjoying himself! I am leaving for St. Thomas on Sunday, but will ride and post before then!

Rode Yesterday!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010


Rode RV yesterday for the first time in a month or two since he had his mild flare-up and it was so hot (not to mention he needed shoes too)......however we have continued to lounge in between then. I got on him yesterday and we picked up where we left off, we had an awesome flat lesson. He just went around and did his thing, no counter bending at all! My mom was shocked to see how well he did. Hopefully, fingers crossed we can continue to get back into some work other than lounging. He loves to work and he is definetly in his element in the ring. He's not a happy horse being in his stall or just outside everyday-he likes to please. I rode for about 20 minutes, becuase he is a but out of shape and I didn't want to stress him out. Hopefully he will continue to build muscle and get back into a routine. It was so nice to see him happy last night :)