Out of the Norm

We (I) tend to do the same routine day in and day out when it comes time for feeding and turnout for the horses.  It helps me remember to do everything like I should.  A typical turmout will start with Zoe being led out to the pasture first (they are all done with their breakfast by this time) and Star patiently waits for her turn.  When it comes time for the girls to come in, Zoe goes first again.  She positions herself so that all I have to do is open the gate and hold the halter out and she dives right in.  Star patiently waits in the background.

Last night my hubby helped with bringing in the horses and grabbed Star fist.  I came a couple minutes later to grab Zoe and she was so upset with the change in the schedule!  Star was out of sight in the barn so Zoe was calling to her, pacing back and forth at the gate with her head held high.  I showed her the halter and she dove in and tried so hard to stand patiently while I buckled the throat latch.  Once through the gate she held her head high but never tried to push her way past me like she had done the night before.  I did do a couple backing exercises to help her come back to me.  I don't like it when she holds her head that high while leading.  It tells me that she's really not with me and I need her to stay with me while I am handling her.

Despite her head being high, I was very happy with how she listened.

This weekend is supposed to warm up and if it stays dry I'm planning on doing some work in the round pen with both girls.

Until next time!



Quote for the day:
"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."

-Louisa May Alcott