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The final preparations are being put in place for Lewis to run at Edgcote on Sunday, so I headed over to give him his first of two salt sessions today and to drop The Stars and Diamonds Racing Club colours off for the racing bag to be packed. Of course all this was after, Elara had been introduced to them, with Tarquin seen in the background explaining what they were for, I expect. It's very strange to think the next time she will see them is when her jockey is wearing them for her first race next year.
The racing colours have a triple diamond on the front and back, in black on the yellow, and these 3 diamonds are also represented in my business logo with the triple diamonds being yellow on the black
Brilliant afternoon today in the sunshine at Ashtree Equine Rehabilitation. Thank you Alex Wood for putting on a great display of what is coming soon to Ashtree and a look around the facilities, a lovely yard, 3 arenas including a cross country arena with a water complex. Also had demos on the theraplate and pole work. The yard looked great and an added bonus for any liverys that want to move there, look at that amazing tack room.
Lovely to catch up with you
We have all seen this skeletal diagram of horses, and with this image in mind people have strong views on when horses should be ridden, older rather than young. Thermal imaging has been a great way to see Light of Elara's growing and developing into her skeleton,she will be 3 years old in May. Her body is spot on with the picture with stifles showing heat and modeling (white areas). She was also itching them quite a lot over the weeks previous, I now know why. Can you see the hot spots in her withers and back (white area) this would be noted in an older horse to have kissing spine, with Elara she has gone bum high the week before and the heat within the vertebrae is her bones modeling as the front end was growing to catch up. With Martin Collishaw and his Thermal imaging camera it has allowed me to see all the changes in Elaras body from being a yearling, 2 years old and now 3 years old. She will go into Pre-training for a month in the summer, because she is mentally ready and needs to see what being a racehorse is all about. Elara will have her next thermal scan in September before she goes into full training to make sure I am happy with her development.
Why do you use Thermal Imaging on horses?
I think it's a great way to really see what's going on with my horses body. Thermal imaging picks up hot spot/heat areas that you can then pass on to your vet and ask them to look in a particular area rather than nerve blocking everything. Martin covers all of the UK if you are interested do message him with the area you are in and he will be able to help. His page is Equine Infrared
Week 5 - 5th time ridden - Light of Elara
While my car is in the garage having some emergency work done, it was the perfect time to get this one out again. No lunging before hand, legged straight up and we even introduced rising trot. Elara was her excitable self, happy to be doing something, walking out nicely, of course there were big bucks thrown in, when she was pleased with herself. We meet people, children, traffic and even a hoover, nothing fazes her at all.
New this spring - Horslyx - £6.00
I will have a range of flavours with me during salt therapy sessions, so if any one would like to purchase one or reserve one if I am due to see you, please just ask - Cash or Bank transfer. Currently have all flavours and will be adding the limited edition in during the summer months. Don't worry I will still have my supplies during the salt sessions.
🐎 Licks are great for putting on the floor after exercise to encourage drainage of the airways, stretches or standing still for the farrier.
Flavours include -
Respiratory, Original, Mobility, Pre-Biotic, Garlic, Mint
Summer Flavours -
Banana or Cherry
