Poor Duke, rolled under the fence - Then relaxing day in the paddock

Kystyn took this picture before the guys came up to help free Duke from being pinned under fence.

Bonnie and Krystyn texted me at like 10am, Duke had rolled under the fence and they needed help to get him. Luckily Nick and 2 other guys were able to come to help get him back rolled and up again. Scary for Duke. When I got there at 12 or so he was limping around the paddock.

I talked to Bonnie and Krystyn for a while and then helped on the other side with a few stall. Then spent time cleaning the saddle, tlaking to Krystyn and Bonnie and snacking on salad.
I got out my western roper saddle and cleaned it up iwth saddle soap and then used some oil on it. Did it out on the front of the barn door.

Then cleaned my boy and gave him an apple.
I went out in the paddock with Duke. Put a small tie around Dukes halter and then one of the posts in the back of the paddock. The mud was soooo deep until you get to the very back of the paddock near the fence.  There it was standable. I brought the curry comb and some spray for his tail. I brushed all of the mud out of his coat.  Brushed out his tail and conditioned it.
SUNDAY. Busy all day, went to dinner at BBW in Westford, then headed over to get groceries then of to see about Duke.  Although it was raining most of the mornng, Duke and the guys got out in the sun.  I was happy to hear.

I took Duke into the arena and grabbed the small whip to use for the round pen work. Well Duke did great, I was able to check out his back leg, Although I thought he was gooing to be stiff, limping and not happy to lunge.  He was not limping running around and turning wasnt in the cards today but he did a nice job in the open arena.  Hes just amazing <3

3rd Lunging lesson for Duke and me

Left work ran home for coffee and then meeting Krystyn for our lesson. I was running late. texted her that I was on the way.  Im happy to be continueing our lessons with Duke.  Krystyn seems to really enjoy working with him.  Breaking News, Duke loves the work we are doing. Im so very proud of him. 
When I got there Patti and June had just gotten back from a ride.  Big smiles, Patti rode Townes they said. June was just beaming.  Krystyn was waiting patiently.  She asked me if I wanted to work inside or outside. I thought which one was better for Duke or me?  Well I think the footting in the arena was much better than the footing in the large paddock.  The mud from the rain and the horses have made a mess with the ground. 
Krystyn was good, she was happy to work on our training with Duke.   We started out into the arena and Krystyn had the whip.  Duke was ready as soon as I took his lead line off.  I stood behind Krystyn as she worked with him and they rounded each of the turns in the arena.  She was careful to explain things to me. After a while we gave Duke a break.  We worked at the end of the exercises of moving back and forth in circles around me and her.  She would turn her back and he would sometimes come to her and I.  She then gave him a loving pat on the side of his neck. 
I didnt groom him we just went right into the arena work.
We worked him out for like about 20 min and then we took another rest. 
I need to keep myself behind his shoulders, keep the whip behind his butt and face my body and point to the area that I want him to more.  He reads the posture position and the eye contact very well.  I need to back up swiftly to keep him from undermining the plan.
Krystyn said that if he turns away to go around then hes disrespecting me.  Doing it his way instead of what I am asking of him.  I especially enjoy how he is coming out of his shell running the entire arena and listening to the cues for his direction.  Im so proud.
Today I had more confidance in working with him with the whip.
We talked more about working out his problems so I can get back on the trails. I forgot to share that he shakes his head alot when we are going out on the trails. He refuses to go into certian areas and that I felt less confidant that i had for years.  This friend of mine became less of a trustworthy friend and more of a jerky boy.  Well we are going to work on all of these issues so hes himself again and riding on the Greenwood trails iwht me as I always dreamed. Im patient but Krystyn thinks hes taking advantage of my gentle and care nature.

Free Lunging, Open Pen outside Thursday

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Dukes dewormed, tail cleaned, treated and lunging tomorrow

I drove toward the barn on Greenwood road.  I could see Stacie's car and the car of Bonnies it was still early and I could get aWhen I got to the barn Stacie was about to mount Townes in the front of the barn in the view of Bonnie and Krystyn. I cannot think this is a good idea. I asked her if she should wait and said that I didnt think it was good for her. She laughed and said she can get on but cant get off. Cant reach the stops. I then realized that I was lucky I can jump right off.

Stacie was freaking me out a little bit riding while she is recovering from such a huge injury. I was totally uncomfortable helping her onto Townes. Then she was telling me that Townes tried to kill her by bucking and rearing.  Seems terrible that she would take such a chance. the goats were out.  Its like Duke doesnt like the goats. Townes seemed fine.
Washed up Duke hung out with Bonnie and Krystyn and just spent lots of time with Duke on the cross ties, exercising and cleaning his tail, hoofs, mane and now he puts his head down to brush his hair on his head.  Im really loving how muh he has grown.  Im such a lucky human friend of this guys.  <3

Starting training again both of us, love to play together

Saturday & 
Sunday

Still beaming from our lesson with Krystyn on Sunday. This guy has my heart ♞♡

Over the winter I had been sharing with Bonnie and Krystyn about how much energy Duke had when we went for walks and how hes been so excited in the Arena when we had been doing so great with his ground work. His ground work became work outs with Wild child. Was he sick, was he mad at me for not running with him anymore?  Did his back hurt?  Why was he always communicating in a wild way when we did our warm ups?  Hes not a young horse but was always full of energy for the past year its been growing Rearing bucking. who is he?  He never did anything like that at Bobbys.
This weekend he got his dewormer, tail treatment, hoof treatment, brushed top to bottom, especially on Saturday we were on the cross ties and he was top to bottom.  On Sunday.

Bonnie always said its because hes feeling better. I wanted to think that, but was it impossible, how could he be feeling better?  So last week I was warming him up in the arena and we are walking and he starts to jump, rear and buck as I walked. I didnt think it was a good idea.  He was getting into my space a little too much and he reared up high. So I unhooked him and walked out of arena so he could freely run around, buck and rear.

Last week,  Fred was watching as we were warming up in the arena walking a steady pace. I got out of the way so Duke who had just become unruly, could jump and spin around from one side of the arena to the other filled with energy.  Then he kcpt going, bucking and letting some farts into the air. He ran around the corners just bounding with energy.

Just loving the feeling of freedom. I was so proud.  But then I was confused a a little scared too.
Then this Saturday he did it again after I finished my 2 stalls that Bonnie left me.  He was so wild that I stopped my ground work warm up that I thought he needed and then talked to Krystyn,  I asked he if she thought he was ok doing all of the acrobatics.  She and Bonnie said yes this is a wonderful sign. I said I thought he might be a little bit fresh and I wanted to make sure he was safer  and respectful too with me and not understanding that he could hurt me.  I asked if she would teach me to to lunge. She said yes she would. I asked about the next day. Even though I knew we were going to be working with Joe and Ashley to get ready for the baby, Valerie.

Well Sunday came and I was so excited to get over there and meet Krystyn. Bonnie gave me the best Grandmother's card and a bag full of wonderful gifts for Valerie. Then she went over to house and Krystyn met me in the arena as I brought Duke in.  She got the switch,  she went over with the lung line and connected. She started the process he picked up right way. listening to her and actually impressing her with his listening skills. She went a few times and exerciesed him nicely. I said that hes been using the whole arena to run around and that his actions and energy seem to be bigger. I tried the lunging and I was ok at it.  I kept walking in front of his front leg and that was the cue for him to stop the lunge. She kept the working with him.  After we talked about lunging she said he'd be better maybe if we tried open lunging. Well she opened it up and he was so perfect. He did things I had never heard,  She called over Kristen and then June came in too. Everyone watched as my big boy ran and listened. I love how he looked at me.

I have such a wonderful friend with him. I have never had such a great love.  His looks at me reassured me that he was very happy.  Krystyn said she wants to make sure that I can lung because the bond with us is so strong that we'll do good.
She was impressed with how he had changed direction on cue, stopped on cue used the whole arena moving as she commanded to him.  He was loving it as he clipped the edges of the areas where June and Krysten were watching.  I was so proud.  He has made my heart full of love and appreciation for his dedication.