Hi Hair, I know what you mean about keeping him as young as you can. My old girl Queen is 27 this month, Friday actually. She is still full of herself when I take her out to ride. We don't take her out on the trails much anymore but still ride behind the camp to keep her in shape some. Other than a lot of graying ont he face she is still in pretty good shape.
Well, I ride every year like it’s Bay’s last, but he keeps hanging on, so far, and wanting to keep going!
I’m having the vet out soon for his spring check, and there is a new issue this year I can’t put my finger on, but it’s only affecting him in the canter. He’s always had such an easy canter, and now he’s all disunited in back. I think it’s his right rear. I’ve watched him in the trot and he’s 100%, but in the canter, I think he has to use his rear more, and he’s having trouble. I don’t think it’s in the lower leg, I’m wondering if it’s some arthritis in the hip or stifle.