Who would've thought we'd have such gorgeous weather here in Ohio, this time of year. Awesome just awesome, got together today with neighbor Danette and one of her boarders for a lovely ride this afternoon. Another friend Meredith trailered her QH mare over to join us. What fun we had. Just hanging out together with the horses, literally at times. We'd just stand with the horses circled, they rested while we chatted. Camryn would alternately rest, then flirt with Eclipse. I tried to explain that guys prefer their women playing hard to get LOL.
Had the opportunity to show off Camryns skill of picking things up for me. I'd drop my crop for her to pick up. Everyone loved it, and felt that it will come in handy if any of us drop something on the trail LOL. One who'd previously scoffed at our clicker training now finds it amazing :) We ended up riding and/or sitting for three hours alternating going thru the woods, back to the arena, thru Camryns pasture over and over. Camryn's cones were out in the pasture, so she HAD to pick a few up LOL. I've created a monster, Danette has poles for pole bending set up, Camyrn thinks she needs to pick them up too!!!
Did have one worrisome moment as Camryn and I rode over to Danette's. We cross a bridge to get there, Danette had planted some shrubs on our side of the bridge where we enter. Camryn knew right away that those things weren't there yesterday and was quite concerned. I'd ride her towards them just till I could feel her feeling concerned, then circle back a little ways, . Let her stand and think then start again, added some click and treat when I knew she was plugging her brain back in. We were getting closer each time, without forcing the issue. After about 10 minutes she was able to ride by them and over the bridge. She did give those bushes a dirty look however. On the way back over with the others along, she was sure the bushes were laying in wait, passing them but, with more dirty looks. After that anytime we crossed she was just fine with them.
Meredith apparently has been around some problem Haflingers, in the past. I'd noticed her watching us on and off quite a lot. Didn't think anything of it, turns out she was amazed at how "mellow" and "easy" Camryn is. Camryn is usually the most reliable, and the only one who will ride with no problem in front, rear, or middle.
Not to say or imply she's perfect but, she sure does fake it well with others. She's also the only one among them that doesn't feel the need to squeal when greeting close up, she's quiet, ears forward and just wanting to be friends.
Love, love, love my gurly gurl
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