Is It Cheating?

I'm beginning to realize that I don't have the time to consistently work with Zoe.  I've been going back and forth with the idea of sending Zoe to a trainer to get her some consistent training.  I know that I could do what needs to be done but my time is very spotty.  Some weeks I have tons of time, other weeks I don't even have 10 minutes to round pen her.  Plus, it looks like I'm going to be getting more hours at work so that eliminates another day during the week that I normally have for working with the horses.  What I'm realizing is that I'm running out of time to get her trained because of my busy schedule!

I don't need the trainer to do much, just get her riding consistently under saddle.  Ground work is something I work on everyday so that's good.  I'm pretty sure that 30 days under saddle would be all she needs but it needs to be consistent work - not like I've been doing. 

So I've been doing some research on a good local trainer that would be good for the job.  I have a few but would like to get some references...is that normal?  I don't want to take any steps backwards with Zoe so finding the right trainer is crucial for this training.

Once she's been broke to ride better, I'm going to put some hours in the saddle and send her off to a reining trainer.  I have the trainer all picked out.  I'm so excited for our plans!  I just hope I can make a decision on the first trainer soon!

Until next time!


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"Believe you can and you're half way there."

-Theodore Roosevelt