Progress report:
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Now on second tier of desensitization. It seems to be helping - no runny eyes or nose, no hives. Allergy season has started here, so I am cautiously optimistic.
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Did the 4-shot regimen of Zycosan in Jan/Feb. Saw major improvement with this. He is still prone to an occasional “offness” so he is getting his hocks and SI joint injected today.
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Had saddle checked. Saddle fitter said there was nothing technically wrong with the fit of the saddle but she could tell he just didn’t like it. Tried a few other saddles and found one with shorter panels and a flex tree which he liked the best. I bought it. He rides much better with it. Cautiously optimistic!
This has been quite the journey but I am glad to see noticeable progress. I can tell that he generally just feels better.
Now my favorite dressage instructor is moving away (cries a few tears) but I am happy that my horse can at least go out on the trails and enjoy it. We shall see what the summer brings…
