A big thanks to my buddy On the Bit for sending this award my way. OTB has one of my most favorite horse blogs. I think part of the reason I like it so much is because we have a lot in common. From gray thoroughbreds, to goofy geldings, to both our riding horses currently having stifle issues, I sure do appreciate the encouragement and support we share. The people we get to connect with are what making blogging so worth it!
So, thanks to OTB, I now have to come …

My horse is a problem child … and a klutz. He’s tweaked something in his stifle and has been off all week. I’ve gotten quite an education researching stifle problems this week, and learned that Ace has several conditions and symptoms that predispose him.
Stifle Issues
His predispositions for stifle issues include:

being out of work for a long period of time and then starting training
lack of muscle condition n the hind end (see above)
confirmation flaws including slightly straight back legs that are also base narrow

General symptoms I’ve noticed before:

back legs slip out …

… fertilize your pastures.
Or, in the case of the Lemonade Award that my dear blogger friend OnTheBit passed on to me, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” (I tend to prefer the “When life gives you lemons, stick ‘em down your shirt” version.)
At any rate, the Lemonade Award recognizes bloggers who maintain a positive and uplifting attitude on their sites.
This is one of the best awards I’ve gotten because staying positive is something I work hard to do, even when I don’t really want to. I firmly believe that …