Hi Karen, >>>So, today my friend handled her some more, and picked up all of her feet. Note that there is slack in the lead line. I think she's really coming around.
Nice photos, she really has the 'oops what is going to happen' look on her face but I think that has even changed from the first photos you sent even though much more is being done with her. I find that in general horses are much less reactive with a slack rope, even if someone is holding a horse for the first mounting, which we often do, the line must not be held tightly and the horse needs the chance to look around. One comment I will make, and you can take it for what it is worth, IME this type of Icelandic can have a tendency to freeze, and holding the breath, when concerned so watching the respiration and depth of breathing is really helpful. I think that with the way you handle horses and the help you have Angie will come around very well and go a long way. It's like with Skjoni, we didn't have problems with him here and used him for some other riders here BUT if he had gone to many homes he could have reverted and been difficult which is why, once we knew how you made out with the other horses you bought and had seen you both ride, we thought it could be a good fit. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com
