Day 44

I took pictures! But I'm in class right now and haven't uploaded them, so when I get back from work tonight I'll have to upload them and show you Harry.

Written on Sunday, 2/28/10

I worked more with Harry and Nina today than Brie.
After trying to get Brie to canter, I realize that I have no idea what I'm really doing and that I don't even have my balance, so I'm giving up on this goal until I get my balance on school horses. It's not worth messing up Brie so that I can learn how to balance when I can practice that with the school's team.

Speaking of Brie, I've found out that she most likely won't be going to the Memphis show. =[ I really wanted to go, but now it gives me even more time to calm her and experiment riding with lots of horses in an arena. Hopefully this means that I'll win a blue ribbon this season!

I have a feeling that even when I win this blue ribbon, I'll continue to write, because until I feel like I've made a total bond with all three of my horses now, there is still much work to be done.

So anyways. Let's start with Nina. I taught her the Yo-Yo game and she learned it fairly quickly! I was proud of both her and myself. It also impressed Paco and my parents. Shows them! Patience always pays off. That's really all I did with Nina, I wanted to end on a good note. I myself have to watch the next Parelli DVD this week to learn how to do the remaining 3 games, then I just have to practice them until they're really good and somehow acquire the money to buy the next level of DVDs.

Onto Harry. His legs are getting better; the injuries are not as bad as expected. Now I believe I've told you about his phobia of one corner of the arena. First off, I started doing Parelli work with him playing the Friendly Game (basically being able to touch the horse anywhere without any discomfort or resistance from the horse). He got very uncomfortable at first when he saw the Carrot Stick and started lunging to get away from it. I got him to stop fairly quickly and after about 5 minutes he relaxed when as I rubbed the stick over him. By then end of the session, he was completely relaxed except for when I went past a ticklish spot on his stomach. I decided to end my time with him here and not going on to the Porcupine Game. Lastly, I walked with him and halted every couple of feet in the corner that he didn't like and hopefully this helps when I ride him this weekend, if he's better.

Brie. Oh Brie. Well I got her out of the stall! It took a little while. I went in and pet her, she gave me her butt. This happened a couple of times and eventually she gave me her head to put the halter on, but then I missed and she ran into the corner again! Eventually, I got it on without being rude. I decided to get her out of the stall last, since Nina and Harry have no problems coming out of their stall. I guess every family needs a spirit like Brie don't they? Just to keep us on our toes.