2011

Well, here we are in 2011 and time has just seemed to fly by.  We haven't written much in our blog, but will try to keep up with it on the horses we have now. 

The first edition of the new year is Pintada, a black and white Paint mare.  She is very dominant to everyone.  But this makes sense, since she lives with her two colts and has been the boss of them since they were born. 

We have been working with her for about two weeks and she is showing a lot of progress.  We first taught her that she couldn't run over everyone.  She was pushy and thought she should be able to come into our space. 

We have been doing all the ground exercises with her.  We also have done the catching exercise with her and she tied right on to Jere. 

One of her biggest problems was that she would throw her head when she had anything in her mouth.  We have been letting her wear the bit along with the Natural Halter on.  This seems to help her learn to not throw her head.  We don't know why she throws her head with the bit in, but it probably has a lot to do with the riders hands. 

This mare is very smart and catches on fast.  She is very willing since she has gotten over trying to be dominant over everyone.  This mare just wanted a leader that she knows will keep her safe.