Session 8:
Haltered Mocha in her stall; it went a lot faster than yesterday. Led her to the round pen with no problem. We worked on Yo-Yo, Circling, more Friendly, and added Porcupine along with Driving. I added walking, stopping and backing in synchronicity.
Ended on me getting on and off—her second session of me being on her. Worked on backing; pulling the lead rope straight up, and walking off.
She amazes me every time!
Session 2 with Caramel:
Wasn't sure where this session was going to go. She's picking up on disengagement really well. My approach with the carrot stick went well and after rubbing her on her withers and stopping, she'd take step forward wanting more!
She's extremely sensitive with her right side and won't allow me to get anywhere near it. After working with her left side for ten minutes, I began crossing over her neck to get the right side, and get her used to seeing my hand in her right eye.
I used the carrot stick and string to get the 'first touch' on her right side by draping it over from her left side. I then moved in closer and got a touch with my hand! I retreated and went right back in. After rubbing her wither with my hand, I worked up her neck, to her face (where she'd let me touch her) and back to her withers.
Id walk away and walk right back in and she'd stay perfectly still. So proud of her! I finished with draping the halter on her right side and rubbing with that. Hopefully tomorrow she'll get a halter on!
Ride on,
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