Sully has now completed “the works” since the last post: his first body work session, chiropractic adjustment, and teeth floating.
We’ve also gotten our new Skito and taken a few more rides! (still some tweaking to do with that and talking to Tom)

Body work and Chiro basically found the same things – a bit out on the RH, likely due to the kick when settling in ; and little tighter in the Right shoulder, probably from compensating.  Otherwise in pretty good shape and well balanced.

I learned it had been since March of 2017 when his teeth were last floated (due to his retirement in late 2017 was not done this spring) and got an appointment with Myles Hopton of Pegasus Equine Services based on many recommendations I saw for him on local Facebook groups. I was not disappointed, and Sully was so well behaved.  We found he was having “right side” issues as his canines were so long he was misaligned.  Now his jaw is moving well to both sides and all smoothed out.

Some pics from our latest ‘longer’ ride of 6 miles. It was mostly walking due to recent weather and trail conditions, but always fun!

Sully also had another trim and we did a fit check for some Easy Care Glue on boots/shoes.  It was the 2nd of 3 trims done in a storm, which just meant he was more antsy to start. The hooves are coming along nicely, and the scoots are working for rides so far. If we get a ride in them in tough terrain long distance and they still perform as good, I might consider just sticking with them for Fort Valley and waiting for next season on the shoes.

The kids also celebrated their birthdays and had a blast with friends at Jump.