Trianing...The On Going Process

Another Day Full of Working Out for My Horses! Well, fortunately the rain held back today allowing me to get 3 horses worked! Now, keep in mind that the clouds were black and threating, but, i managed to work Joe in the round pen with ease. He is getting smarter every time I put my hands on him! Hick was also worked in the round pen!! I am telling you right now, both of those kiddos are gonna be NICE!!!
Gabe needed work on the pattern and one way to keep him focused on the pattern and not speed is to be ridden bareback. I caught him with ease in the back pasture, climbled on his back and proceeded to the barrel pattern. Due to our issues with turning too soon, I strategically placed poles around each barrel to allow him to visualize what I want him to do. Normally, I would do this with cones or tires. Both items, however, do not exist currently in my bag of tricks. Poles were there and they served a purpose! After 10 rounds, he finally got the hint. Move past the second and travel straight to the third along with finishing the turn on the third.

Today is Tuesday and it looks like rain, rain and more rain.....