Weekly training

The weekly training continues, last week Linda was away so 

I took the horse by the lead and did it myself.

Unfortunately there are no pictures but I had Kaylee kicking and bucking

as I worked her hind quarters and began the mini lungeing. It was just as well I was alone

as the corrections and discipline needed are sometimes more

than Linda wants to see. So instead here are some pics from

last weeks training.

The usual start with backing up.

Otherwise this is where Kaylee wants to be.

String desensitizing, Kaylee has

become oblivious to this. (a very good thing)

Jen useing Kaylee for demonstrating

moving side to side.

 

 Loving for a job well done.

Kaylee and Lucky sharing

a hay pile in the paddock.

THE RESULTS ARE IN

With Kaylee still having the occasional bout

of belly problems, It was time for allergy testing.

So the blood was drawn sent to the lab and, 25 positives and 5 borderlines.

Mostly grasses,weeds and trees.

But the one that stands out to me is "OATS" and a borderline on Alfalfa.

So now the food gets changed to cracked corn. See how her belly reacts

and go from there. But atleast there is finally a direction to take towards

giving her a better quality of life.

Training pics from 01/09/2010

It's been approx 5 days into the switch

to corn and there was a noticeable difference

with Kaylee at training today.

Instead of the usual 3-4 manure piles,

there was only one.

Kaylee has really learned to relax during training.

She doesn't feel the need to hide next to us.

She can actually stand at a distance and watch the other horses.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

It was a nice snowy start to the new year.

Kaylee enjoys being in the snow.

But just like all little ones, Mom demands she bundles up!

A little exploring was in order today. As we skipped the training

and just hung out with Kaylee. She needs this bum around time

to just be a baby horse.

Eventually Mom let her walk around without

the blanket. She's furry enough that she stays warm.

Time for a little clean up.