Just a quick post. I worked with Rosie more on lunging last evening. Previously it's been walk only. Last evening I increased the speed to trotting with a little cantering worked in. Not very long, because I don't want her legs to be stressed on small circles, but long enough so that she understood the concept and it wasn't just accidental speeding up like I see some horses do on the lunge line.
That little girl tried so hard to get things right and did better than any other horse I've worked with at this stage of her training. I'm always so happy and impressed with her work ethic. She has a pony-tude when just hanging out, but she is all business when it's time to learn something new.
Love my little girl!!!
Well done, Rosie!! Jerry exhibited a little "pony-tude" the other day when he took his nose and nudged Rosie's backside to get her to move over a little bit. Rosie ignored him and didn't budge. I think Jerry surprised himself; but, when he didn't get any reaction, he just walked away to graze elsewhere. Love to see the dynamics between all your kids, Dorothy, and also love your blog.
ReplyDeleteShe just keeps getting better and better. For being such a bossy little pony so much of the time, she is such a worker and tries so hard as I'm teaching her new things. She's so great to work with. Poor Jerry--I think he has accepted that he is never going to be the boss. Sometimes he does give it back to her and she does back off. I guess the moon and the stars need to be aligned just right for that to happen. :-)
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