Well, it has been quite the week for Steen. For one thing, he officially turned eight yesterday. For another, it appears his bucking days are over. It has been very handy having Meryl here at this juncture. She’s had something I’ve lacked for the last six years – her own horse. And not just any… Read more »
Outdoor Arena
Ups and Downs
Unfortunately, the post title is not figurative. The ups refer to various parts of Steen’s body and the downs refer to me. The end of the ups and downs found me, literally, at the lowest possible point of horse ownership. It started with a Sunday afternoon. Working with Steen is always more of a task… Read more »
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 »
Changes, Small and Large
Yesterday I fetched Steen from the new pasture. He seemed very happy and relaxed when I walked up, not grazing, just standing there in knee-high grass. He didn’t make any fuss about following me in. I have figured out in the last week or so that part of his occasional balkiness had to do with… Read more »