I've been having some good rides on Edgar. He is getting into shape much faster than I expected, we are still taking it slow but it's clear he isn't getting tired as quickly. He is also traveling much straighter and I don't feel like I am constantly adjusting his direction - he is going where he's pointed (well, mostly...).I also tried something new. I don't know if it was the "right" thing to do, I just went with the moment. So, Edgar was going along quite nicely, no shenanigans, when he decides to bolt. There was no discernible reason, I think he just feels good and decides to take off. This time, instead of bringing him down right away and circling back to the place where he bolted etc., I let him go. I just rode it, kept myself balanced and stayed out of his way. Within I'd say 10 strides his ears flicked and he went to slow.
Uh-uh, I pushed him on. You wanna run, we're gonna run, I thought. I swear I could feel his surprise! Again, I just rode it, steering a little. The next time he tried to slow I got after him again, just to make sure he got the point. And he did, I think. I then asked/allowed him to slow and we walked on quietly and I continued with circles, transitions etc. Not another bolt, just a nice, attentive horse. I had to giggle.
I am supposed to be heading up to the barn soon but 1) husband isn't home with car yet (grrr) and 2) it looks like rain, again (double grrr).
Have a good weekend!
6 comments:
Good job! LOL...dont you just LOVE when you get to turn their ideas into ours! (and one they dont like)...I love the look they get, like "hey...ah...wait...this isnt what I had in mind!"
Bwahaha! Tricked him there for sure!
Nice to hear that he is coming along faster than you expected. It is a time consuming work to get them fit (and learn them to behave!) and is kind of a transportation stretch too - the fun begins in the end, lol!
Ha ha, thanks!
I am glad Edgar is going quite well. The only problem is that I am going to need somewhere better to work him that much faster!
Ahhhh. I found you! lol I am still in the process of trying to figure out all the blogs I had on my favorites list at my ex-employer. Now I have another :) Not that I forgotten about you by any means. Just temporarily missed you :)
I love Edgar. He's so cute. And I've heard that many times about the making them go when they do something like that. My mare rarely bolts, she balks. So I always have to make her back, but that is lessoning too. It's great he's progressing quickly too!
Hey Ezra, glad you found me. I haven't been over to yours for a bit, it's much easier now that you've made it public again.
Edgar is a character, that's for sure! Now I just want to make sure he keeps progressing...
What is it about our mischievous Fjords that they love to run off so much? Good job with Edgar!
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