Monday, April 6, 2009

Snow, Sun, Snow, Sun...



It would be nice to work with Red on a regular basis but we have spent the past 2 weeks alternating between snow and sun. The second the snow melts, we get more, so it hasn't been ideal conditions to work. Today was a good day to get some work in and tomorrow is looking good too.



I have included side reins in our lunging. The first time I tried them, the were as loose as they would go which was not long enough. Red was very patient with them and all of a sudden froze on the lunge. I knew when he finally moved again it was going to be one hell of a show, and man was it ever. So after he calmed down we walked around until he relaxed and back to work we went.



Today I lunged with the side reins again but this time I took 2 dog collars and made them longer. This time things went much better. Red is pretty relaxed but is strong willed. If he doesn't want to trot, well then he isn't going to trot. Crack the whip all you want, he'll just stop and look at it. You can't make him do anything he doesn't want to do... or so he thinks. Someday we are going to have a small "battle of wills" because he thinks he is alpha in this relationship. I'm walking a thin line with him because I want to bond and be kind to him, yet he can't take advantage of me or do what he wants. He has to listen to me. So we're getting there. Rome wasn't built in a day.



Red is still very sweet, as long as its above 40 degrees outside. He does not like the snow or the cold. He has his pissy TB days and he has his days where all he wants to do is snuggle and play with every piece of clothing on you.

Tomorrow is one month that he has been at our house! I'm thinking I need to ride very very soon... O:-)

2 comments:

  1. I get pissy when it's below 40F outside too!

    He looks great, Cyrena. Even though most of the horse speak and jargan is Greek to me, I really enjoy reading the blog and seeing his progress. Plus, the photos are great!

    - Amy

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  2. Hey, thanks!!! I had no idea I was getting any comments on here. Sorry for not noticing sooner! Thanks so much for the compliments!

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