Woody meets the vet

So This past Thursday the vet came out to give Sir Woods a once over.  With the head shaking and the bucking and the hey-hey, we figured a check on the teeth, the back, and just a good once over would be in order.  Like I said in my last post, there’s no use getting into a serious discussion with a horse if they are tweaked somewhere.  As my momma says when she runs into someone who isn’t behaving like they should “Well, maybe they’re just doin’ the best they can with what they’ve got.”  Not a bad motto to live by.

Anyhoo, Much to our surprise, but to the delight of CANTER’s checkbook, Woody’s teeth were in fine form.  My vet is also an AMAZING chiro so she gave him a once over, and it turns out he was out in his SI, which I saw her adjust.  Totally Cool.  After that a rabies was given and a coggins was taken and we called it a day.  Well except for the pictures of course.

Now, as I mentioned i HATE having my picture taken.  Because of this I have devised certain strategies to give pictures scale even without a human in them.  This strategy had previously been missing in my blog entries.  Allow me to introduce Bo Duke.

My friend and I made a journey to the UK last summer, and took Bo with us.  You can see his journey here. 

My brother gave me Bo, and he is a welcome addition to any photo.  Here he is saying, “I give Woody the General Lee Thumbs Up!!”

 

Bo slowly introduces himself to the herd.

 

He doesn’t remain undiscovered for long.  Woody’s girlfriend finds his southern ways charming.

Bo moves in and hopes that Woody finds him at least partially appealing

 

I’m afraid Bo may have moved too fast… he appears to be invading Woody’s personal space.  Woody offers a poorly aimed kick… like a warning shot across the bow.

I introduced Bo to Woody’s Cat.  She wanted nothing to do with him, and as shown in this picture, judged him quite harshly.

Bo laid down and had a good cry.

This same day, Erin was out at the barn with me so I tried to set Woody up for a decent Conformation shot… I partially succeeded.  Woody was tired of being fussed with, and this was the best we got. 

This won’t suffice for THE before shot (of before and after comparison fame that must be done with all CANTER ponies).  He’s looking pretty good here.  Eating 40 acres of lush hay field is good for the soul of an OTTB.  Never fear, I do have a picture that will suffice.  It was taken on day 3 or 4 at the farm and It’s pretty pitiful.

But I think this is my favorite.

I don’t know where Woody’s sweet face went, but it’s apparent in this shot he’d very much like to bite the hand that feeds him.

We’ll end on this picture… it’s important to end on a good note.  I mean who couldn’t want to love this face.

So I went out and rode last night, and I’ll post about that this evening.  I spoke with Allie, and we’re pretty certain Sir Woods Stifle is popping and or locking (So You Think You Can Dance, Season 4 here we come), which we’ll work through.  I have a video of him trying to roll after our ride and it’s both hilarious and pitiful.

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