That Axel

N rode Cody last night and I stopped out quick to drop off some new reins and spurs. They went down to the town hall all alone and without major issue. The old boy is coming along. It was a little warm today so I decided to be lazy and just tend to Axel for a while. That boy is looking good. He's walking completely sound. He's got me formulating all sorts of plans of getting back in the saddle. I suppose it won't hurt to get on and see how he does but I don't want to get my hopes up. I wonder if maybe he had some sort of injury and now he's just finally had enough rest? The xrays didn't show much for injury or arthritis so it was kind of a mystery in the first place. If it was an injury I guess I wouldn't want to make it worse especially if he's coming around. Ug. I'll see how long I can bide my time before I give in and jump on. I so miss riding him.

Hot hot hot

Had another mellow ride down the road with Steele and Cody. Once again Cody had his fly mask off. This new one is tough to get on so he can't remove it for some reason. We went with 4 hoof boots again this ride and it seems like Cody is maybe starting to realize that his feet don't hurt on gravel any more. The first time he was still hesitant to walk on the road but he seemed a little more willing this time around. We made an attempt to go down the drainage ditch but were forced to turn around when the farmer was out spraying. We turned around and trotted out of there while the tractor caught up with us. He was moving fast! So we just went down to the intersection and then headed north for a half mile. These mellow rides are so nice, I just wish we could get out on a trail sometime. We just made it back to the barn as it was really heating up. Might be a while before I get out and ride again if this weather keeps up. Yucko.