So we had a couple days where I gave Sophie the day off. It was pretty rainy and nasty for 2 days in a row plus I was pretty busy with other matters. Today and yesterday we practiced haltering some more, and also introduced backing and I was able to rub down her legs. It's pretty boring at this point and I don't have any pictures to show my progress (unfortunately). She is becoming more broke everyday, it's just a gradual transition. She is scared a lot, but she is also pretty resistant to human interaction. I can't really blame her, she is 7 and has never been handled. It's probably amazing that she is as good as she is. However I am still battling her reactive side and having to consistently and effectively engage that thinking side of her brain. I am not sure she has ever thought about much before coming here, that's where training can really pay off. It allows the horse opportunities to make better decisions. That's what horse training is all about, teaching them to make good decisions. It's really not much different than school teachers if you think about it. We all want our kids to be responsible adults that make good decisions. Where does that start? With a good education. That's what we all have to strive for, and horses are no different.
Happy Trails!
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