30 May

Today we played with the saddle.

Introduced it with cookies, she got curious and it got her attention!

We walked up the drive way and did transitions with the stick. She was a bit unfocused but the stops and back up worked and she started to follow instead off leading. We also added some back up. Did some circling game and added some friendly game with the stick. She thought it was a little scary in the beginning but learned fast.

Got a little (scuff?) on her throat from the first night here when she was a bit worried in the pen. It's healing fine. 

28 May

  Did you know.
The longer the tongue is during the lick an chew the smarter they are?
Kaleigh got a very long tongue! 

Today we continued with liberty and we also went around and looked at the obstacles. Did some games during the time. Like yoyo in the halter and moving the front end.

She is super

First play day

Our first play session I decided to approach Kaleigh in liberty (no leadrope or halter). I want to build trust and I want her to feel free to choose if she wants to leave or stay. 

We did some friendly game with the stick and she was totally fine with it. I also worked on my draw that she will follow me and face me. We did some transitions when I was in zone 3, by her side. 

Switching pastures

See her eye? Looking all nice now

Been swtiching some pastures for the little girl found one that she liked next to the other mares. Mia and peaches liked Kaleigh and its a calm energy around them. 

Welcome Kaleigh to bridging the gap!