Really enjoying the school lately, it seems to occupy her a bit more and we do a little in there and then the field. Nothing over the top mind hahahaa. Sunshine again - bit nippy so long sleeves but no need for a jacket at least.
New 2026 Hacking / riding thread
- Thread starter Trewsers
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A fun week for Harvey. On Thursday we boxed over and hacked with out hacking buddy for a couple of hours, Friday was a nice canter down the bridleway. On Saturday it started raining as I tacked up, I rode anyway but took the short route and then of course it stopped as soon as I got back. Sunday was a longer road hack.
Also on Saturday I discovered some ominous lumps on Harvey's dock. The vet came out on Wednesday and confirmed melanomas, and he was operated on the morning to remove 5 of them. They used a laser and its not really for the squeamish with quite a lot of blood and smoke and burning smells (much like when the farriers fit a shoe) He's a bit sorry for himself now and has to have at least a week off. I expect I will be sorry for myself when the bill comes!
I may have been lying in the field with Harvey again
Getting ready for his op - IV fluids and sedative
The aftermath - it was a bit messy!
Hacking
5 hours 15
16 miles
Totals
Schooling
25 minutes
Hacking
246 miles
76 hours 45
Also on Saturday I discovered some ominous lumps on Harvey's dock. The vet came out on Wednesday and confirmed melanomas, and he was operated on the morning to remove 5 of them. They used a laser and its not really for the squeamish with quite a lot of blood and smoke and burning smells (much like when the farriers fit a shoe) He's a bit sorry for himself now and has to have at least a week off. I expect I will be sorry for myself when the bill comes!
I may have been lying in the field with Harvey again
Getting ready for his op - IV fluids and sedative
The aftermath - it was a bit messy!
Hacking
5 hours 15
16 miles
Totals
Schooling
25 minutes
Hacking
246 miles
76 hours 45
Aw bless, poor lad. Sending tons of healing vibes. Chloe had melanomas under her tail / dock area but we never got anything done with them - she was older of course and vet never mentioned doing anything with them. I hope he heals quickly and you both enjoy the relaxing down time.A fun week for Harvey. On Thursday we boxed over and hacked with out hacking buddy for a couple of hours, Friday was a nice canter down the bridleway. On Saturday it started raining as I tacked up, I rode anyway but took the short route and then of course it stopped as soon as I got back. Sunday was a longer road hack.
Also on Saturday I discovered some ominous lumps on Harvey's dock. The vet came out on Wednesday and confirmed melanomas, and he was operated on the morning to remove 5 of them. They used a laser and its not really for the squeamish with quite a lot of blood and smoke and burning smells (much like when the farriers fit a shoe) He's a bit sorry for himself now and has to have at least a week off. I expect I will be sorry for myself when the bill comes!
I may have been lying in the field with Harvey again
Getting ready for his op - IV fluids and sedative
The aftermath - it was a bit messy!
Hacking
5 hours 15
16 miles
Totals
Schooling
25 minutes
Hacking
246 miles
76 hours 45
I wasn't going to bother with a ride today as I was in a rush for getting into town, but I did and I'm glad. It was a bit windy and dull but she was great and we had a once around the field and back. I always feel so much better after I've ridden, don't know why. I love being around them and love having them just hanging out with me, but the little rides mean so much with her. Gingerbiccies all round! 
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