BabyDoll (2 year old I have) was ready to lead around the block. The big decision was do I lead her? Do I pony her from another horse? and If ponying, which horse do I use?
After some thought, decided to see if ponying was something King would be willing to do. Your first thought is what do you mean is the horse willing to do it? Are you willing to work with a bratty teen? Its a gift, some people and some horses just have a gift with bratty teens. King has shown himself to be great with bratty teens, but I don't take it for granted.
So saddled up, got BabyDoll haltered and ready, and in the saddle I went. First stop was King quietly with little fuss established he was in charge. Just stood there, the minute BD stopped (fidgeting, pawing, etc) and paid attention to him, he twitched an ear. Slowly BD stood quietly. BD the horse that never stood quietly was standing quietly, Wahoo!
Then King starts walking and BD comes along, she wasn't in the right spot, so King stops. A little head movement, some nibbles and BD is in the right spot. Off we go.
We had a lovely ride around the block with a few stops here and there. The amazing thing, was how non aggressive and quietly King was able to establish and keep his roll as leader.
Michelle
About Me
- Michelle
- Colorado, United States
- Been working with horses for a few years. As a teenager I was very luck to have a wonderful all around instructor that helped me see the need for an all around balanced horse. I enjoying training horses from the ground up. My emphasis starts in the arena, I find many horses benefit from some basic dressage and confidence building in the arena, then move to the trail, where they seem to enjoy getting out and about. My funnest challenge so far has been putting a 3 yr old proven breeding stallion under saddle.
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