Brooms, Brushes, and Bridles OH MY!

Wandering through my local tack and feed store has been much harder these days knowing that I have an adorable pony sitting in the pasture. Everything is so cute in pony size! Halters, saddle pads, blankets, I just want to spoil him! I'm around 5'10"  with two very tall parents, so as you can imagine, I out grew showing ponies before I could could begin. I now have the privileged of living my pony dreams through the newest member from Lollypop Farm: Chief. As for my spending habits, I chock it up to my pony-less past and move on. ;)

Upon meeting Chief I wondered what was in store, Asking this pony to walk from snow to the blacktop was clearly like jumping into a never ending abyss and so our journey began.

~A little history on Chief~

Chief was rescued in a cruelty case as a yearling and has spent the last 8 years in a foster home. His past is mostly unknown but as far as we know he has been a pasture puff.

After tackling the blacktop and coaxing him into the trailer Chief began life outside of his four pasture walls. The first few days were spent mostly on the understanding of life and by life I mean everything....

Walking into the barn, ("barn?.... Whats a barn?")

brushing, ("this lady has a weird obsession with my hair...")

brooms, ('I don't know what this black swooshy thing is around my feet but it might eat me")

and a stall. ('this is the greatest thing yet! Food AND water in the same place!")

Although "life" for Chief was very new and different he took everything in stride and was ready to face whatever I threw his way. I chose to take my time with these things and make sure he was confident in his new schedule. With this confident base established, we were set us up for success in the arena, and successful it has been. 

 Chief has just completed week 3 and has had 3 rides under saddle! I am so happy with his willingness in every area. His confidence has grown tremendously and he handles "life" like an old pro.

In the upcoming weeks I plan to start logging the hours in on his back. Although it takes years to make a finished horse, every horse has to start somewhere and i'm privileged to start this cutie.

Here is a video of his progress so far!:

The next post will be all about Little Louie's news!!! Stay tuned and keep your furry friends warm! :)