December 18-sound

Sherlock is sound again just in time for me to leave on vacation. Maybe I will get a short ride in beforehand. Sherlock's feet are doing great- I took off the old boots and left them off, as he was walking well without them and his feet needed some drying out time.

Walk/trot longe in the round pen, and then a long grooming session trying to get the worst of the mud off. Not completely gorgeous but better. Ground work in the indoor arena, walking over poles, sidepassing over pole and along the wall. He doesn't like much pressure- I need to get the dressage whip out for clarity of cue without having to push on him.

Hay on top of mud- good insulation