Things are a bit nuts in Iowa City, but I’ve managed to make it out to the stable the last two days anyway. I really have nothing to complain about as far as being affected by the flooding goes – I still have a home and a job and a safe place to keep my… Read more »
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Grounded
Today I decided not to ride, but to take Steen to the outdoor arena and do some of the ground-work exercises I had so much success with before in the indoor arena. I think we had a very productive session. Although he started out agitated just like yesterday, after a while he achieved at least… Read more »
Giddy Up
Today when I got to the barn I put my saddle and pad in the arena near where I’ve been working on teaching Steen to stand, telling myself that whether or not I used them today, he needed to get used to having them around. Then I went out to the pasture to get my… Read more »
One Step Forward
Today, I will admit, I didn’t entirely feel like going out to the stable. I was a bit groggy this afternoon and more interested in a nap then two 20 minute drives sandwiched around a frustrating session with a poorly behaved horse. But, I know the more time I can spend with Steen right now… Read more »
Patience is a Virtue
A bit of a rough day with Steen yesterday. I went out to the barn all excited because I had my saddle and I was going to ride. I got Steen out of the pasture with only the usual difficulties – ie, not letting other people’s horses out while fetching mine. They were back in… Read more »
Ground Work
Today Steen came to me as I approached again, even though he was in a lush, grassy pasture because the mud is finally drying out. We walked up to the barn and he got a little balky at the sight of the hitching post, but I coaxed him into the barn and let him loose… Read more »
Baby Steps
Steen came to me from across the pasture when he saw me at the gate today, and has no trouble leaving the other horses, but still gets very agitated if I tie him up for more than a few minutes (unless there is another horse tied next to him, in which case, he is fine).… Read more »