Thursday, May 9, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
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.
Sunday
Still beaming from our lesson with Krystyn on Sunday. This guy has my heart ♞♡
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.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Finally back with Duke
Was able to have an afternoon iwth Duke again. I missed him so much. Usually I spend my birthday withhim, Try and take the day off and go for a ride. Well we had to go get the little cradle for baby Valerie. We drove to Quincy kinda a long way from home. A lady was sellig it on Facebook.
Well didnt get home for a while.
Off to the Barn around 2 or so. When I got there I could see Jess car, and Stacies too. So the Perrys were there. Seemed early to be feeding the horses but it had been threatening rain for awhile.
I went directly over to Duke, the door to my side of the barn was closed, strange I imagined that Stacie and a bunch of people were taking up space over there. I went right to get Duke. Doc gave me a little bit of grief. I took him aside, used the lead line to let him know that Im here for Duke. I called him and Duke was a bit energetic and came running. I scooted Doc away and then was able to get Duke out the gate. he went right for the grass. The soild was so deep with water and thick mud. Duke found a nice spot with green grass on the other side of teh game. I gave Doc a snack only after he listened and I was able to get Duke out of there.
As i was going to see if we could get to have Duke walk right away, he starts jumping, rearig and then back kicking. it was very strange. Then I decide that he was gong to have to walk off his aggressive ness in the arena.
Arena juming
Grooming in his stall
Out in the ailse for a shampooing
After calming down out for a nice walk in the wind and some grazing out outsdie the barn.
Well didnt get home for a while.
Off to the Barn around 2 or so. When I got there I could see Jess car, and Stacies too. So the Perrys were there. Seemed early to be feeding the horses but it had been threatening rain for awhile.
I went directly over to Duke, the door to my side of the barn was closed, strange I imagined that Stacie and a bunch of people were taking up space over there. I went right to get Duke. Doc gave me a little bit of grief. I took him aside, used the lead line to let him know that Im here for Duke. I called him and Duke was a bit energetic and came running. I scooted Doc away and then was able to get Duke out the gate. he went right for the grass. The soild was so deep with water and thick mud. Duke found a nice spot with green grass on the other side of teh game. I gave Doc a snack only after he listened and I was able to get Duke out of there.
As i was going to see if we could get to have Duke walk right away, he starts jumping, rearig and then back kicking. it was very strange. Then I decide that he was gong to have to walk off his aggressive ness in the arena.
Arena juming
Grooming in his stall
Out in the ailse for a shampooing
After calming down out for a nice walk in the wind and some grazing out outsdie the barn.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Today was extremely wonderful. I went to go help out with the stalls and Bonnie told me they were already done by the girls. I was able to go over to Target and pick up something cute for Ashley to wear I got 2 dresses and a shirt. Then over to Greenwood. It was totally empty. We were alone all day. I took him out of the paddock after I gave out the apples to him and then I walked up to Muke and gave a big apple then back down to the muddy grass to get Duke out. Doc acts like. a jerk so Im having some issues with him. I need to get him out of the way so I can take Duke out. I Brought all of the brushes out to the fence outside the paddock and then I tied Duke up so I could groom him outside. It was successful. He count help but munch away at the grass while I tried to get his mud off. Then I brought him into the barn got the warm soapy water and my towels and sham wow. I did his tail first then I washed him like a new car scrubbing him up and down making sure his but was cleaned after his tail was soaked and sudded. He cleaned up good then I scrapped him and we went out to graze in the sun. The we went out for a walk. Duke is amazing as he walks forward and when I cue him with a stop he backs up quickly and he really paid attention. Im so proud.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Ran over to the barno after work
So happy to see Duke. He was yellin at me through his windwo as I was parking. I had apples for everyone. I brought bag full of treats too. We worked out in the outside paddock He was better. Not as much crowding me. I had to work with him on that.
I brought him in for a clean up, brush out, tail treatment. Then in the a for some running back and forth. I was hoping he was going to roll. He just played around with the dirt in the agenda. He didnt roll but he walked by my side and we played the game where he has to listen and then stop when I said stop. I stayed with him for about 2 hours.
I brought him in for a clean up, brush out, tail treatment. Then in the a for some running back and forth. I was hoping he was going to roll. He just played around with the dirt in the agenda. He didnt roll but he walked by my side and we played the game where he has to listen and then stop when I said stop. I stayed with him for about 2 hours.
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