On 13/07/07, susan cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Since my friend got hurt (she's good now) she hasn't been over > much.
Was that some incident with Andi? I don't recall hearing that. > I am thinking of sending Andi to the man I took > a clinic from a couple months ago. I really like him, > and his biggest plus is that he also trains mules and > donkeys, so you know he has the patience of a saint! Have you watched him train a horse? You've seen him in clinics so you've seen something you like....maybe it would work. We've signed up to attend a barefoot clinic in September. I'm such a chicken, I plan to audit. I'm not taking a horse. Now if I like the clinician...next year I'll bring a horse.. Anyway, when I first got on Gusti on my own...I expected some fireworks or bells and whistles to go off...but to Gusti it was just another ho-hum type of thing. He was ready for it. I'd spent enough time working and puttering with him, that when I got on him I knew I could trust him. What ever you do as far as ground work and gaining each other's trust...transfers into the saddle. Cara began putting on the finishing touches as far as riding (she's a much better rider)...but the initial stuff I was able to handle myself.. No wait, that's wrong. ... thinking back. When I wanted to get Gusti moving (he'd plant himself when I sat on him)...I had Kevin come out and lead him for me....and Kevin knows nothing about horses other than they eat a lot and poop a lot...so as long as you have someone solid that can lead you for the first few sessions, that should be okay. One of the constraints I find I have is TIME. I know I need to devote more time to training, but I just can't seem to squeeze everything in. However, having said that...I'm glad I have Icelandics.. They remember everything...not much repetition is required. Let us know how it goes. Wanda
