First work session

Holly came last night and helped me work with Glad & Sienna.  She actually first worked my TB, Buddy, getting him back into some semblance of a work ethic.    Before she left, she put a halter on Glad and just worked on getting her to give her hindquarters and getting her to move in a circle... this is in preparation for starting lounge work.  She did the same with Sienna and Holly was very complimentary about Sienna's intelligence and willingness.  Holly thinks that Sienna could possibly make 16 hands when she is full grown, and that she might be part TB... which is good news to me. 

Now I have some things to work on over the next few weeks with them both.  I hope to attempt to put a blanket and, possibly, a saddle on Glad this weekend.  I have no idea if she's been under saddle yet or not.  I am anxious to give this a try.  :-)

More later.

Wednesday musings

Glad and Sienna continue to gain weight and are looking quite posh.  They are now starting to get their winter woolies in and are quite fuzzy feeling right now.  My instructor will be coming out tonight to give me a riding lesson on my Buddy.  She will help me evaluate the amount of training that Glad may or may not have on her.  I will enlist her help at getting Glad started under saddle. 

Will post more about the evaluation tomorrow!

Friday musings

Glad and Sienna are now out in the big pasture.  They are running and bucking going to and fro from the hay field that they are able to graze in.  It's lovely seeing them so carefree.  They are in good flesh and in good health now.  I will continue to work with them on their ground manners and picking up their feet.  I plan to try to see if Glad has been started under saddle yet, or if we need to move forward with her training in that respect.  Sienna is a bit on the cheeky side, but then she's just a baby and we will also work on that.  There is still no news in regards to when they will be available for adoption.  The court is trying to decide how long to wait as far as trying to locate the man that owns them.  So, patience is in order.  Right now they are safe and well cared for. 

Thanks to all who are following this blog.  I will once again make a plea for donations for the Lawrence Humane Society to help with the monetary needs as far as the care for Glad and Sienna and any other horse that needs to come into foster care.  http://www.lawrencehumane.org/