One (plus) month progress report

I can't believe that Ryon's been with me for over a month already.  It seemed like just yesterday that he was a fuzzy, overweight bugger who was apprehensive of everything around him.  Okay so maybe he's still a bugger who's apprehensive of everything, but believe it or not, he's actually reached his ideal weight and is now muscling out quite nicely.  Surprising what miracles diet and exercise can do.  That being said, he's still a fat kid at heart.  In the past few weeks, he's tried to eat French fries and tacos (guy after my own heart) and I know he'll happily snack on Swedish fish.  Ryon doesn't quite prefer them to good ole hay and grains but he will gladly snatch them out of your hands if he has nothing else to munch on.  And although his weight is under control, we are starting him on joint supplements so that his knees and ankles will be able to handle the daily work he's doing now.  Yep, he is officially more high maintenance than I am.

Ryon's also made some new friends in our aisle and happily goes out with two other horses in the pasture.  So far, no fights and no bites so it's looking promising.  He also likes to cozy up to his stall neighbor, a little pony named Bo, but is still not as comfortable with the other horses around the barn.

My parents have come to visit him a few times and love him like a third child.  My dad asked me the other day if Ryon feels cold in the winter time and my mom responded, "Why don't you ask him yourself?"  They spoil him with apples and carrots, but it's okay.  Grandparents are allowed to do that (ha!).

Other than that, he's progressing very bravely toward jump courses, much more so than I am.  I am still apprehensive in riding him over them but he's shown me that he's just excited, willing, and just needs my trust and confidence.  The next time I share a picture and update of him with you all, I hope it's one of a glossy-coated, healthy, fit boy who isn't scared of hay bales, moths, and flapping signs anymore.

Comments

  1. You should be very proud, Rooth:) You're such a good momma to Ryon, and your parents are just too cute.

    PS LOLZ on the tacos...he truly is meant to be your baby.

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  2. Once a fat kid at heart...
    But he's in good hands now. I was a little surprised to read about your folks, but I shouldn't have been.

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  3. So exciting! It must be amazing to be so close with such magnificent animals.

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  4. aww this is so lovely, although the photo didn't come out for me, I can tell he is a lucky lucky boy!!

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  5. can't wait for the photo. and good luck in the meantime xo

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  6. This is such an exciting update about your sweetie! I'm curious about his apprehension; does he have a history or is he just like our beagle and a bit of a spazz? Scratch him behind his ears for me.

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  7. I am glad that he is doing great! And I love that your parents spoil him so much! It would be lovely to see a picture of Bo, the pony! :)

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  8. Happy monthaversary! Horse-aversary! I think his little neuroses will straighten themselves out in time. Or you could always do what we did for Fitz and slip some Prozac into his feed bag :) xo

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  9. aww i loved everything about this post! your parents are so cute :)

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  10. Your horse love is so endearing! Ryon is lucky to have you (and your parents) in his life. Grand-pet-parents are really the best. :)

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  11. It's so great to hear Ryon is doing well!!! He has good taste in food at least and since he's slimmed down a stolen bite of taco every now and then probably won't hurt as much! I'm sure he'll become less skittish over time, especially if he is making friends.

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  12. This post was so darn cute to read. Yay Ryon! Can't wait for your next update :)

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  13. aw, ryon i am a fat-kid at heart too. maybe when you come to portland you can help get me into shape? really that is so amazing how much progress he has made in only a month. you are a good mama!

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  14. haha! I love how you've given your parents a "kid" without actually having one - guess they're not bugging you about that now. Brilliant. I think I'll do the same, adopt a wolf or something ;)

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  15. Yay for Ryon!!! Sounds like he's doing pretty dang well!

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  16. Aww!! I can't see the photo though. :(

    I love that he's a part of your family! So glad he is getting stronger and stronger!

    ps. Swedish fish are da bomb tho so I don't blame him. ;)

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  17. Sounds like he is doing super well! Horses are definitely part of the family.

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  18. You got a HORSE? Man oh man did I miss all the good stuff or what? This picture didn't come out for me so go on and post another STAT!

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  19. Ryon sounds like a sweet heart and you're doing a great job helping him get back to 100% healthy. How cute your parents treat him like a 3 rd child.

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