Well Miss Lindsay had her first ride today in quite some time. She has about 3 inches of hair coat and I think is ready for a Wyoming winter! It actually has been pretty cold here..dropping in the 20's every night, so I think she's been enjoying herself.
We just played around today..what fun to be back on her..especially to have something so exciting to prepare for. It brings me back to the days before the SEMM. We did some spins and some lead changes...soooo much fun. I am going to try and work on getting Lindsay's canter super collected. It just comes so natural for her to collect up, she is so uphill. I just think it would be so much fun to learn canter pirouettes with her. I really think she could do them easily, she is just built for it.
We practiced side passing up to scary stuff too. She is still cautious of things...she is no fool and doesn't just assume something is ok because I say so. But if I ask nicely she will muster the courage to approach just about anything...it almost makes it even more of an accomplishment for us than if she was just a bombproof horse that was not afraid of anything. She is quiet by nature, but very cautious...I guess that's how she made it in the Wild for so long. For her to overcome her fears time and again for me it is very special. They are real fears and she puts such faith in me to not steer her wrong. I really appreciate that in her.
We started working on learning to lay down today as well. She bows really well and the lay down comes from the bow. If I was to hobble her leg I know she would have laid down already, but there is no rush and honestly I'd like to see if we can do it without a hobble. I taught our Norwegian Fjord to lay down with no ropes, but of course he hasn't a fear in the world, that makes a big difference. She did come really close 3 times today. I mean all fours were buckled and she was right there...but hopped back up. I really feel if I ask a few more times she'll be there. It takes such trust for her to put herself in such a vulnerable position, I do not blame her for taking her time. It is coming though and it is going to be so exciting when she figures it out.
So we are back to riding pretty regular now. We are going through the ACTHA obstacles to try and be sure we are comfortable with them all before time for auditions. I am really enjoying having a new goal with her, she has so much to offer. Hopefully we will make it to filming and you can see her on TV. How neat would that be ?!?
Well, so long for now...Happy Trails to you =)
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