Wednesday,
May 28th
Ok,
it has been a minute or two since I updated everybody
on me and Buddy's progress. The last few days have
been just reinforcing everything we have been working
on. Today I worked at tying. I used a tie ring so
he could get away if he felt trapped. He did really
well. He now lets me pick up all four feet and pick
them out. He stands well while I get in and out
of the saddle. He loads automatically in the trailer.
He still needs work with his personal space. Yesterday
he allowed four people at once to pet him. That
was big. Anyway I plan on introducing him to water
out of a hose soon. This boy is amazing.
Saturday,
May 31st
OK!
So it has been a day or two since my last update,
but we have been just working on the basics and
riding in the round pen.
As you know today was Buddy's first day in the spotlight.
And since you all were here you know he did really
good. He was calm and handled all the obstacles
with ease. Even the new ones. He accepted the saddle
nicely and let me ride him in front of you guys.
After everybody got their turn petting Buddy we
went over to Deb and Kami's house for snacks and
a video. Thank you all for coming over to see our
progress, and thanks to Deb and Kami for letting
us come over for the video.
Sunday,
June 1st
Guess
what? Today Buddy was acting like an old broke horse,
so after some time riding in the round pen, we rode
around the arena.
We even rode
over the tarp, trot poles, and the "L"
pattern, wich he backed through perfectly. I am
glad we are at the next level now.
Tuesday, June
3rd
Today
was Farrier day. When I first was able to pick Buddy's
feet up I noticed that he might have some thrush
in his right rear hoof. Since my horses were getting
shoes and trims today I asked my Farrier if he would
look at Buddy. He said yes and Buddy stood like
a champ even when the Farrier was cutting his hoof
out and applying medicine. He was pretty impressed
at how well Buddy stood. What a good experience
so early in his training. Thanks Buddy.
Wednesday,
June 4th
Today
is a day I will not soon forget. Buddy was feeling
very comfortable under saddle so I wondered if he
would handle loping with me. And he did. He was
a little nervous at first but quickly smoothed right
out. Fun Fun Fun. I also used the stick and string,
and plastic while riding which he handled great.
Buddy felt good and I felt good so I rode him out
of the round pen gate. Which I opened and closed
from the saddle. We loped around the arena a couple
of laps. Buddy saw the barrels laying there and
headed for them. OK I was a little scared to jump
the barrels so I put them in the round pen. AND
THEN WE JUMPED!!!!! and
we kept jumping because it was so much fun.
Thursday, June
5th
Bareback day! Walk,Trot, Lope. I think that
says it all.
Pg.
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