Ten day antibiotics finished yesterday and first real signs of improvement over Thursday / Friday. Karen rode her at walk, trot and 4 circuits of steady canter Thursday and first time no coughing. Christie similar yesterday and no coughing. Little or no discharge now either, and today she was 'promoted' to lead a youngster around the village and then the track with 2 circuits of canter. Was seen by the vet also on Thursday who listened again to her lungs and said that if that was the first time, he wouldn't think anything was wrong - suggested 3 - 4 weeks for full recovery back to race readiness.
Rain fall can trigger growth akin to a spring flush, especially if temperatures are high. Even whilst true spring may be in the past, the risk for those prone to laminitis will rise.
For the second consecutive Sunday, presenter Adam Henson has discussed the use of sainfoin during Countryfile.
''Feed the mare to feed the foal'' - wise words from many an experienced breeder. With little grass due to the dry weather, grazing can be topped up in the feed bowl.