Training takes on a new direction

With her 2nd birthday passing, it's time to up the ante on training.

Starting with the basics of desensitizing.

followed by some free lunging

In both directions of course.

 The beginning of figure 8's.

Going well.

Reward for a job well done!

More basics, backing up.

Lunging on the lead.

A whole new perspective for Kaylee, and not to sure what to make of it.

She figured it out quickly that he hasn't steered her wrong yet

so she put her trust in it.

Handling the boot on the back rubbing gently.

Ok you got my attention!

I was impressed, this is the first time Kaylee has gone through

this training. She didn't jump or get squirmy.

She merely to a step forward so we took it as a good win and called it a day.

The lesson for us today, Kaylee is ready to begin the backing process. Linda and I

Will start with putting a bareback saddle on her (first attempt went off without a hitch).

After a few walks with just the saddle we will add the stirrups.

Linda is nervous (which for those who know her would expect nothing less), I

on the other hand am excited to see the time and effort of 

everyone who has touched Kaylee's life come to fruition.