Louie began his second week continuing on the things he learned in week one. We began desensitizing with new objects, and building on the ground work he learned in week one. He also spent more and more time under saddle as the week went on. I was happy to see his personality shine through this week. His expression seems to have changed from obeying me out of fear to obeying me because hes beginning to trust and explore the world! He is becoming more expressive about his work (not in a naughty way thankfully!) but eager to do what I've asked. We built on the round pen lessons from last week and he understood the next step of following me wherever I asked.
The first video is a general overview of what we did this week. The second video gives you a good taste of his stride and how he moves. Even while cross cantering and trotting quite strung out I think he will be a nice mover in the end. He has a HUGE stride for such a little horse, and carries himself like he's 15.3hh. He thinks he's king of the world.... (We'll let him live in his fantasy for now ;) )
This up coming week I hope to establish a bit more steering and bending with the bit. He likes to chew on the bit constantly right now, which I will expect for awhile until he's comfortable with it. As of right now I think we will spend awhile just walking. He is still building muscle and is quite weak when it comes to holding a rider. I also hope to get him outside some more, ground driving and working in open spaces, while still keeping his mind on his job. (We're easily distracted when it comes to butterflies, birds and the great outdoors.)
Please feel free to drop some comments! I would love to answer questions or take comments on what you would like to see on this blog!
Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Louie...... and Courtney too :)
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