Well it has been awhile since I have worked with Zippity, due to how cold it has been and how muddy her corral is. I worked with her today it is 40 degrees right now. and the corral is starting to dry out again. I was a little nervous to work with Zippity since it has been a while and she is so much bigger. I was able to put the halter on her with out to much trouble, I was very grateful for that.
I brushed her off and got her mane nice and pretty looking. She was being really great. I then got out the bare back pad and put it on her and she didn't mind at all, I then used the saddle blanket and then the tarp. The tarp she got a little nervous with so I worked with that one a lot longer then the other two. I was able to lead her around with not to much problems. I think it would be nice to have a trainer come out her and watch me with Zippity and tell me what I need to work on, and how to handle her better. I will have to start to talk to people and see if anyone knows someone that can take the time and come out here and show me what I need to do.
I hope now that the weather is getting better I will be able to get outside more and work with her. I really hope to show her this summer, I don't really care if we don't place I just want to try it out.
Yea! I am so excited to hear that you are working with her and that you are getting over your fears. I think you know more about horses than you think.
ReplyDeleteI can always help, or you can call me if you have questions! I have shown in Halter, Horsemanship and Wester Pleasure. I started Zippity's mom and she did really well! I have worked with a handful of awesome horse trainers. :)
ReplyDeleteLeah, I am glad you were able to take advantage of our temporary thaw to get in some time with Zippity. It won't be long till there are more good days than cold and muddy ones. :)
ReplyDeletePart of all this is is the learning process. You should enjoy that as much as the end result. You are doing just fine. Read what you can talk to others and pratice what you find out. You will find your path.
ReplyDelete