Blossom is learning new things daily and is sure having a good time being an almost 2 yr old. She is doing exactly what is expected of her. Through all this training she has never been mean or tried to bite me. Most youngsters at one point in training will try to bite or nibble on things to test what things are. Yesterday when I was picking up her feet, she turned her head and I could see from the corner of my eye that she was up to something. Sure enough here came the first nip or bite. I timed it perfectly and she was dicouraged from biting me by running into the back of my hand. Was she suprised? Yes. Did she over react to my hand? Yes. Will she try to bite me again? Not likely. I had been waiting for her to try and chase me away with a bite. It is normal for her to have tried it. Most younger horses will try it a least once.
We started canter on the lunge line. She is a bit dull and lazy. She absolutely just wants to walk and trot a circle. Asking her to canter takes a lot of pressure and she shows a lot of resistance. When she is running she drags me around the areana and I have to hop on my one good leg. I stay with her though and keep pushing her forward. I don't care if she drags me to LA, eventually she will run in a circle because it is less work than dragging me around.
I say dull and lazy because when she decides not to run anymore (drag me around)
she stops and protests. When I ask her to move out she rears and stands her ground.
It's actually silly, her thinking she will get out of work by rearing up. Not so,
she's learning I'm the leader when it comes to who's feet moves first.
So twice I was reminded that she is a Mustang with her rearing and little bite. I'm excited! It makes it a lot more fun and challanging. A friend is supposed to email me picks of the cantering in a circle. When she does, I will post them.
Have a great day!!
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