Im been working nights at home the last 2 nights. This really helped out with some extra time on my schedule. Because I worked over, I am able to spend some time with Duke. The day Bobbys is close too. He left at 215 and I left at 2:30. I drove quickly as I could over to the Ranch. No one was there. They were working very hard at the new barn. I could hear lots of banging and machinery.
The only time I saw anyone was when Bobby came over and gave the boarder horses some hay. I let Duke have alittle. At one point Duke knew it was time to come with me. I put on his lead and we went over to the outside ring. I let him graze for a long time. I gave him his apple and then after a little while I gave him the bit and bridle. He didnt like it today. I was not placingit on like I usually do. I had to get the lead line and attache it.
I got his bridle and reins, brought him over to the edge and then climbed on the fence.
Riding Bareback again
He is so patient with me. He knows that I am uneasy and very unbalanced with no saddle. As we walked around the ring, I could tell that Duke was thinking he may want to trot with me like I always ask him but he felt that I am not sturdy.
I absolutely love how he takes care of me. He was a good boy. I went around 2 times that was enough. I loved how I can slide off him with no saddle. Its my favorite thing about riding bareback. I will continue to ride until I can feel totally comfortable. This weekend I can take a couple of trail rides Saturday.
In The Boarder Herd
I can see that the hierarchy at the boarder barn kinda stinks. I see that there is a new horse that has bridle burns on her face. I gave her some hay because she was getting chased off from the others.
Last week Levi ran right at Duke and I see Sargeant act up alot. When I came over today, Sargeant came to the gate and I petted him. It looked like he was keeping Duke from coming over to see me.
Im hoping that things will be better in the gang and in the eating areas.
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