Anyone else here hit the jackpot? I have had the pleasure of working with this super cute, gorgeous, fun horse...who may or may not have the mental abilities of a toddler. It's ok. He's only 4; we have time!
Timeline, for those late to the show:
Saturday- Suprise purchase!
Sunday- hand walk around new boarding farm. Except, less walking and more bouncing with single limbs on the ground. Or no limbs. It was fun. We ended the day with 10-15 minutes of turnout in the "covered" "arena". It has a cover. It is techinically an arena, however it leaves a lot to be desired in fencing. Suffice to say, Loki did not attempt to be a steeplechaser.
Monday- More handwalking, equal amounts of bouncing. I really wanted to get it on video, but its hard to control an iPhone when you have a bounching horse. Where are my photographers?! Light longing in the arena. To the left, no problem! To the right? Problems.
Tuesday- Less bouncing! I was actually off this day, so we did some serious longeing both directions, then went and played around with ground manners. Like turn on the haunches. Or as Loki knows it, "Poke the new lady with your nose as she pokes your shoulder". Fun game.
Wednesday- He we come to a snag in our otherwise excellent behavior. Loki, for only the second time, was exercising in the field on the longe line, when HORSES came running up on the farm next door. HORSES. That's when the rope burns happened. And the swearing. Pretty sure the neighnours are scandalized. We finished on a good note.
Thursday- That's today! Only time for handwalking before work, but he was very good! The turn on the haunches is much snappier, even if a random front leg was tossed about. I didn't say we were doing the hokey pokey, but someone must have.
Tuesday is my next day off. I'm thinking of bringing out the saddle...and longeing. I'm not crazy!
