The training hasn't changed much. We still need "Team Fred" to get the job done, (thanks to Tena, Amy, Jan, and team alternates Lily and Sherri), but there is very visible progress. He is moving in a more balanced way and he has moments of self carriage. It is so fun to watch.
I still, am daily so happy with this horse in general. He has so much personality, nothing really frazzles him, he is very tolerant (of my 2 a day groomings...ok, sometimes 3 a day), he comes to the gate every time I go to the pasture to get him, he and Ella share carrots and are great pals, and he now 'talks' to me when he sees me. Oh, and I guess it is important to note that he has 3 really great gaits...I guess this should be more about the job of this horse than him being my giant pet:O)
...and so this Sentimental Journey continues!
~bekuyps
Get real...horses ARE pets. Pets who we ask to do a job with us. In my mind, this in no way lessens their importance in our lives...maybe increases it. I wish my cats could do a job with me. Mostly I do tasks for them.
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