Work out for 1-9-08

Today I decided to utilize the round pen. Gabe was very reluctant to be caught so, he was due for a good work out!! Anyhow, I managed to work him for a full 30 minutes with out getting too dizzy!!! I also got him to sweat a little regardless of the cool temperatures.
Joe has been in his stall due to the fact that he is a STUD now and my weanling filly is coming to that age where she is teasing him. He needed to stretch his legs some and its time for him to go back into training. To my suprise he was very easy to lounge and worked well until he got a little tired. It seems that all my horses think that way LOL. Well, once he decided that he was done, he turned to face the gate and refused to turn back to face me. When he does this it is very important for me to regain the upper hand and to stay at a safe distance. The back end of the horse is never a safe place. Well, I had to go around him to get back in position and regain the control of his face. After doing this, he then went back around a time or two and turned away again. One thing about colts is that you have to have patience and be calm cool and consistent. So, we worked until he made several laps with out stopping at the gate. We finished with him turning to face me and allowing me to rub his head.