Weekend fun

So I know it has been awhile, but here I go.

I spent this past weekend at Safe Haven and had a blast while out there. I was able to work with multiple horses and gain a lot of experience. While working with Lil' Star I found to my chagrin that she has become dull at her backing and comes into my personal space bubble WAY to much. Do I feel a plan forming to deal with this? Yes I believe I do only issue is I am not sure yet what that plan is at this time...oh well I do have all summer after all until I will see her again on a normal basis. What I mean is that I am going home for the summer. I am going to miss that girl loads, and according to her owner (not sure if I believe this) she gets depressed when I leave for the weekend. Now I am no fan of calling myself Mommy (actually I hate it) but this little girl has decided I am her mom whether I like it or not. I also figured out why she has no issue with me leaning over her but has an issue with me actually laying on her...She doesn't like the weight! Well as you probably can guess this means she will be carrying weights when I come back...or perhaps an unexpecting rider? ...Nah that's a bit mean even for me. I was able to get a bareback pad on her also with absolutely no fussing, and even when I let her canter and run around there was no bucking. I am very proud of how well she was able to handle it.

And over this weekend I started to work with my newest project a short stalky quarter horse mare that is also two who is called Buttons. Now where as with Lil' Star I could just walk up and halter her this mare would barely even let me touch her. Though I was able to "apple" her into the round pen. Once in I was slowly able to work my way up to petting her and eventually get a halter on! Now for some this may not seem like such a big deal but what really excites me is how much better I am getting and how many less mistakes I am making. It's sad but I feel like the more horses I train the less issues they will have. Also back to Buttons, I was able to take her out of the pasture for the first time since she came to Safe Haven. I found that she is easily spooked and also very protective of herself I think she will never be a fan of change. Also I found she is very sensitive and quick to respond where as Star was a lot more dull.