A Happy Ben

Appointment day has arrived for Ben. He pretty much does what he pleases all the time but every 4 weeks I must interrupt with back to back appointments. He had his farrier visit & massage. His farrier visit was up first this morning. Ben was very behaved with only minor game playing. His toes are neat & tidy & improving with concavity every visit! His farrier & I both agree that his behavior has gotten so much better since his ucers have been treated. He did misbehave prior to treatment & even the beginning of treatments. Anyone who has been around Ben while he was going through everything have all noticed a major change in him for the better. He is so calm & relaxed with a happy look in his eye that I haven't seen before. It's bizarre to think how much ulcers effected every aspect of him from the inside out. Hoping to keep them a thing of the past!

His massage went really well also. He had a few areas which are his usual spots that need some minor work. His knees once again felt really good which I attribute to his 24/7 turnout & newer joint supplement Steadfast. Keeping him awake for his massage & energy work is always a struggle. With his narcolepsy plus feeling super relaxed & zoned he literally falls asleep & even came to his knees at one point during one of his previous massage sessions. He is proof that energy work when you have a skilled person doing it that has the gift truly does work! Horses are athletes & pull/strain/over work their muscles. I am a full believer that all horses regardless of discipline or retired can highly benefit from a massage. The proof is in the pudding with it.

So overall Both Ben's appointments went very well. He adores being outside 24/7 regardless of the weather & it has made such a big change in him. Seeing him so happy just makes my heart sing. He may be spoiled but he has earned every bit of it. Someone once told me that Ben has such a big personalitiy & that I allow him to show every aspect of it & that not every owner allows them to show who they are. Sometimes we get so busy wanting them to do what we want that we forget they are a living, breathing, intelligent animal with a soul. They have emotions & opinions maybe not to our level but enough where we can respect & listen to them. I'm not saying let them push you around but realize what your asking & who they are as a species. Work with them not against them. Ben always makes his opinions very clear & I do my best to listen.