He's home!

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Comment by April Keays on March 18, 2009 at 1:15pm

Things are slow right now, too wet to really do anything. I will probably spend today doing my usual job search and then want to get started on a pastel portrait that's been hanging around for a while.
Will be busy working the next two weeks filling in for vacationers, but I usually finish early enough at this job to get up to the barn if the weather improves.
I'll keep you all posted.

Comment by Lee Kelly on March 18, 2009 at 10:04am

You must be thrilled, a new horse and lots of training to be done. Congrats and will be looking forward to Monty updates.

Comment by April Keays on March 16, 2009 at 8:10pm

Things have been going well with Monty. He settled in to the new barn very easily and is already out with the main herd.
Our first road ride went well and as usual he exhibited alot of curiosity but very little spookiness. He had no trouble going up the steep hill on our ride, but was unsure about how to negotiate his way back down. His hind end kept trying to overtake his front, but he did it.
Lots of head tossing and he dosen't understand what the bit is really for, so once the arena dries out a bit I will be starting on softening his mouth and changing his frame. We don't have a round pen so I'm trying to think of a way to fudge one in the arena so I can start of "join up". He also needs some lessons in respecting my space and just plain ground manners.
All in all he is a good boy and I know he will learn quickly. I'm really looking forward to the adventure!

Comment by Lucy on March 16, 2009 at 7:33pm

Good luck with it and hope you have a fabulous time with him. Standardbreds are fabulous horses and learn quickly.

Comment by Leanne on March 8, 2009 at 9:54pm

good luck and have fun!

Comment by Wendy on March 8, 2009 at 2:34pm

How exciting is that! You must be walking around with a major smile on your face !! Best of luck - enjoy!