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Friday, June 14, 2013

Fun day!

So today was quick but fun. I pulled Sunday out and went to go tie her to the trailer to saddle her. My 4-wheeler was parked very close to her and as she passed she stuck out her nose to investigate it. I allowed her time to look.  I decided that I would climb on and start it and see what she did. She didn't move a muscle. As it was roaring she steadily touched all of it with her nose. It was almost like she had been waiting on this chance for awhile. I noticed that both mustangs weren't afraid of the 4-wheeler  she seemed really interested in what it was. So as I sat there a minute I figured clicking it into gear and leading her off it wouldn't hurt. She even walked behind it where the exhaust blew at her and she just gave it a funny look. She led beside it like a champ as I picked up speed she trotted right along. I then took her out to the pasture and up the drive to my house and told Dan to video. She trotted all over. I was so happy to see that she was that interested. I took her back to the trailer and saddled her up. Today I worked on her mounting and bridling skills both need help. I accidentally kicked her in the butt mounting her  a few weeks ago and it has slowly turned into an issue. It went from a small spook to a jump and run scenario the last few rides. She did way better after working with me today. The other big step for her today was I figured out a way to rig her bit so she won't get her tounge over the bridle. After the initial introduction to how the bit felt. I got on and began working on her face. She quickly figured out how to lower her head and travel around the pen she turned very well and stopped like a pro. I guess all I have taught her in the halter just translated right over to the bridle. Happy to see us finally moving into what I know. It is a challenge to constantly be on guard and reading them by each minute. Sometimes I wish they were just normal, but then I realize how much I learn because they aren't normal. 
 


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