I’ll Take What I Can Get...

Well today was just another ordinary day. Robby and I picked up some items for our new apartment and that’s about it.

We also went to the local feed store to pick Cooper up some rice bran pellets and more fly repellent for him. I really love my local feed store. They always have every feed I could want in stock. At my old feed store in SoCal, they were always out of what I wanted so I would have to go out of my way to another feed store in another city to get what I wanted. Anyway my new store does not have that much tack in stock, But it has some cute things, and the basics. And the people that work there are so friendly.

Anyway we arrived at the ranch and Cooper was in the pasture with the other horses. He walked right over to me and off we went to get groomed. I was definitely going to ride him today no matter what he threw at me. So I started off the session with more ground driving. He really is very good at it. Then I mounted. He is so good when I mount, does not even budge. Then I asked him to move forward and I got the backing up crap again. I squeezed him more and he backed up more. So I had Robby grab a rein and walk him around again. Then he let go and I was in full control.

I walked him around and practiced stopping then asking him to walk on. He did pretty good. Not as good as I know he can do, But he is three and I have only been working with him for two weeks so I'll take it! Then Robby opened the gate so I can ride him to the hitching rail. I asked him to walk forward and he backed up again. So instead of getting mad, I had Robby walk him to the gate and the rest was great! I even trotted up the little hill Leading to the hitching rail.

All in all I think the session went pretty well. This horse really does want to learn. I think he is just confused about all the change in his young life. And that’s ok with me. We will definitely get through it together. One of these days I will post a pic of Mr. Cooper.

I am still having a hard time with the loss of Fen leaving. Everday it is suppose to feel a little better But I still feel empty. Cooper has big shoes to fill for sure..

Oh and I kicked my own ass in the gym today. was on the treadmill for over an hour running and speed walking.

time to shower and eat my dinner.