Katie Day

Today was the day Katie came by, and I had told her not to expect much except groundwork, considering the energy Tumbleweed had the last few sessions. But that wasn’t the case today. 

When I went to get him he was just so mellow and fully connected, a totally different horse. We had twenty minutes to do some basic stuff before Katie arrived, and he was gentle as a kitten.  At liberty, he wouldn’t leave my side. On the lead, he was fully tuned in and respectful. 

Wild Dan came out to see us and entertained Tweed for a bit. 

Then Grady came out, too. 

We did light work over poles and coming to the mounting block. 

Then Katie arrived and I updated her. Yeah, you’re going to be riding today. He’s all there for you. 

She got to it. 

She was very happy with him and says we’re about 80-90% where he left off. 

When she was done with him, I got Epona. 

Epona hadn’t been worked with, so she had some stuff. She was about Tweed on Day 2, a little looky, running, bucking, and wanting to roll. Not bad, but she didn’t get a ride in. It was all groundwork, which made me happy I’d already done it with Tweed.

He watched Epona the entire time she was gone. 

I love this plan. We’re going to meet once a week for now, and it will really help me get him started right. If there are any holes or I reach a mental road block, Katie will help us past it. 

We are going to be so ready for spring!