Shima is sure coming around! We still start with the bamboo pole but we went quickly to the rope. We worked on getting her to move around us both ways using the flag then rubbed her all over with it! We finished up by putting a halter and drag rope on.
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Today we show in detail how to put on our make shift squeeze halter using a tame horse. Then we put that halter on Shima and worked with her moving when asked by using a flag. She did great!
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We made a lot of progress today! Shima did nip at us but all in all did great! We also fashioned our make shift squeeze halter on her and petted her quite a bit.
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This is the first day we worked Shima alone but she did good! We continued with the pole and rope and even started to pet her a bit!! Yippy! Working with wild ones is so fun!
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We worked them both again with the rope and pole, working our way closer to them and Shima even sniffed me! We also separated them today as well.
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Today we were able to work up to rubbing Seeky with our hand!! We put a rope around Shima as well and worked on getting her to give to it a little. Great day!!
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We continued with our pole and even managed to rub Seeky with the pole, of course he was hiding behind mom so he loved every minute of it! When opportunity knocks, we go with it!
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We did more with the bamboo pole and both horses got quieter. The key is taking your time!
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We introduced our newest students in our Interactive Lessons, Shima and Seekseekqua. We show how to move them from their stall to the work area. Then we introduce them to the bamboo pole. We are going to have a lot of fun with these two!
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