Today it started to snow while I was working Miss Sophie...a reminder that Christmas is only a week away! Anyways- we just kept working on the same things- desensitizing and getting where she moves off the feel of the halter, backing up etc. Everyday I am able to work with her a little bit more- she is getting more comfortable being around me and not over reacting to every little thing. You can always tell when they are holding their breath- it's that moment when the snow starts to fall and I keep throwing the rope over her back until I hear that long exhale followed by her exuberant chewing and licking her lips. Every time she realizes that I am not going to throw her to the lion pit her confidence grows just a little bit...until one day (hopefully not too far down the road!) I will be able to run up to her, throw the rope all around her, rub, pat, and act like a banshee and she won't even blink an eye.
In the next two weeks I hope to have the following done- The Tying Lesson, The Feet Lesson (and her first trim!), The Hobbling Lesson (Yes, I believe in hobbling, and I will tell you why!), and the Sacking out (prep for the saddle!)
Stay tuned and Happy Trails!
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