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Post by coconut on Feb 17, 2009 0:43:14 GMT -5
You got it Horsewrangler!! I have more than head-shots!! Such a beautiful girl! I don't know if these photos do her color justice but she's got such a lovely warm color to her... and some poses... and some quick video of some circle work...sorry for the shakey camera! and later it was nap time after working so hard:
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Post by horsewrangler on Feb 17, 2009 15:16:10 GMT -5
Thank you Coconut, i love Whiskey. :-) I did know you were taking video LOL
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Post by horsewrangler on Feb 17, 2009 16:14:58 GMT -5
Oops..didn't*
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Post by kdunham on Mar 10, 2009 12:40:48 GMT -5
Since my horse Apollo is on 6 months stall / paddock rest and I only have two other horses to keep down the 5 acres of grass that will be going crazy in a couple months I asked Jamie if I could burrow a lawn mower for the next 6 months. She suggested Whiskey as a good fit for my situation. So, as of yesterday evening Whiskey is at my farm. I've been up to ride her three times now including yesterday. Some of the unacceptable behavior is already being improved on. Ie, throwing her head and trotting around with her nose up in the air, trying to stop at every gate, and NOT wanting to canter. I think "needs work at the canter" translates into doesn't want to canter and will try to scare you into not making her do it. We had a small battle of wills yesterday when I asked for the canter and she found out I'm not scared of her and she has to do it. After that she actually has a lovely little lope. We will be hitting the trails hard. She will be ponied, packed, and eventually ridden on the trails when I am confident that she has the balance and knowledge for negotiating difficult terrain and obstacles. I'm going to ride her in the arena at least once a week as well. Although I'm not much into arena riding there is a lot she can learn from it. And if she ever is going to be a cow horse she will need to learn how to collect, work off her back end, and really listen to aids quickly. I have big plans for her! Oh, so far on the ground she has been a little peach. I'm glad someone taught her to back out of a trailer. I was worried on the way home that she was going to be one of those ones who has no clue how to back down a ramp and it would take me a half hour to get her out of the trailer. No problem there! OK, pictures from this AM.
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Post by winterlakesfarm on Mar 10, 2009 16:09:15 GMT -5
I am so pleased you have her! I think rugged/challenging trails will keep her brain engaged and she will benefit greatly from it! I am looking forward to pics of her in the mountains!
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Post by trillium on Mar 10, 2009 17:13:59 GMT -5
I too am looking forward to watching you two. I think you and Whiskey will be a good match. She needs some one who has a stong will. Whiskey is smart and can easily find out how much she is allowed to get away with, then she will go to that point. I am glad you know how to draw the line in the sand. LOL She will certainly benifit from your horsemanship skills.
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Post by Sara on Mar 10, 2009 22:45:25 GMT -5
If I had to handpick a home for Whiskey it would be with someone like you. In the meantime, I can't *imagine* a better foster situation for her. I know she will positively blossom in your care. I hope to see her rockin' the safe show this year!
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Post by rodeo51 on Mar 11, 2009 0:51:34 GMT -5
I am pleased you have Whiskey. It's going to be great fun to hear about your adventures. :-)
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Post by coconut on Mar 11, 2009 1:34:28 GMT -5
I am so thrilled...what a perfect relationship
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Post by cat67 on Mar 11, 2009 22:58:24 GMT -5
I am just thrilled that you have her. I think she is a really awesome horse who just needs consistency and someone who can deal with an alpha mare. She should be great on trails - like most alphas, I don't think she fears anything! As for cow work, we already know she likes that. I think you two are going to be a perfect team.
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Post by kdunham on Mar 13, 2009 16:30:36 GMT -5
Tuesday I ponied Whiskey off my paint for the first time. Taught her to follow my right hand and stay back behind my horses hip. Trying to teach her to pony like a horse on a trail, not like going to the starting gate at Emerald Downs. She enjoyed going out for that little 3 mile stroll. Yesterday I washed her tail and scrubbed her back legs and udders. Seeing how she dosent really appreciate being touched there it was a good experience for her. Of course now that her tail is braded she can freak herself out by beating herself when she switches her tail. Today Whiskey was taught to lounge. Tomorrow she will be ponied out on the trails. I'll pick something steep. The horse needs to burn off energy.
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Post by Sara on Mar 13, 2009 18:17:24 GMT -5
I think you have a whole fan base anxiously awaiting updates on this girl so thank you for keeping us in the loop!
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Post by hooti4me on Mar 13, 2009 22:16:21 GMT -5
What a great experience for Whiskey!! Anxiously waiting in line to see how she progresses in your care!
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Post by kdunham on Mar 15, 2009 20:05:33 GMT -5
Few new Whiskey pics. Friday after being worked pretty hard. Saturday after being ponied out on the trails in the POURING down rain for a couple hours. It was Fancys first time being the one ponying instead of being ponied. So, they both got to do something new. Today I had the intention of ponying her down to the neighborhood arena and working her and Fancy pretty good. It was fricking dumping tho and I wasn't up to freezing my rear off again today. So, I decided to fit her for the pack saddle in her stall out of the rain. There are a million buckles to adjust for her size as its Fancy's get up and she is much smaller. It took me about a half an hour to get it all fitted to her. Had to keep doing and undoing the breeching around her but. And, she isn't fond of straps hanging down tickling her so it was good for her to deal with. The sun came out for a minute and I decided to see if she retained her lunging lesson from Friday. Just in the driveway I wanted to have her jog around and get the feel of the pack saddle. She remembered her lesson! Yay. Stayed out on the end of the line, didn't stop and change direction, and stopped when asked to. I know lunging is no big deal with most horses but seeing how she had NO IDEA how to do it a week ago it is a big step. I put some loose side reins on her as well. Here is the video from today. She's not a pro yet, but heading in the right direction. No cantering, too small an area and too slippery for that.
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Post by bsnlark on Mar 15, 2009 21:24:00 GMT -5
Thank you, you bring a big smile to me ol tired heart. and a touch of jealousy, wish I had someone like you around me to help me do these things w/ the well rested and bored group I have... Keep up the great work..!!! P
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