I haven't worked Chickory for about a month, and had the chance to get on her yesterday. It was my 5th ride on her. We used Beamer's pen to work in as he was out on pasture.This time, we went solo. I worked her around me using the get down part of the mecate, and since she went nicely both ways, I stepped on board. She still walks slowly and carefully, she steers nicely, backs beautifully.
I'd like her to go forward with a little more confidence, but that will come. A couple of times she got stuck and didn't want to go forward, so I untracked her to the side, and it worked.
My friend Bobbi was there in case she was needed, and kindly took photos for me.
I guess the next step will be to haul to the round pen and get her trotting with me, and then on to the bigger arena. I hope to get at least one trail ride in on her before winter. Slow is fast with this girl; keeping her mind quiet and focused is my goal. And it's fun! Love this horse!
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Lookin good Shirley! She sure has settled nicely for you . So she is a keeper?
She sure looks nice! That's the way I like to train 'em, slow and easy.
Avoiding rodeos when training horses is my goal also.
I watched the video of Beamer's body work. It's always fascinating to me, both what the therapist can feel and also the horse's reactions.
She looks really nice - quiet and soft - it's lovely to see.
What a wonderful first ride! What great temperament on that mare. And thanks for the video on Beamer too. Very interesting...
Sherry, I think she is a keeper. Beamer thinks so too.
that's my big sis! training horses! :)
Looking good!
~Lisa
I love the way she is stepping over shown in the last shot. The beginnings of something fancy, I think.
She looks so good, very quiet and nice. Seems like she will be a good one.
How wonderful that she can come around so nicely after having a month off...that speaks volumes about how you're training her. Well done Shirley!
Looking good!
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