Post by ::. TripleThreat .:: on Sept 28, 2006 16:21:17 GMT -5
As I led Dreamcatcher into the smaller of the two training arena's at Pepper Ridge Peak Stables, I was beginning to think she wouldn't accept me. But my doubt soon vanished as she cantered smoothly around the outside of the ring with nothing connected to me and her but the bond between us. I sent her around in continuous circles until her inside ear was pricked and faced towards me. She was listening to me now! I kept her going until I was sure she trusted me. Her hoof beats made a soft thud against the dirt as she slowed her gait. The next time around she lowered her head to the ground and began to chew and lick her mouth. I responded quickly by turning my back on her and dropping my eye contact. She stopped cantering as I put my attention to something else besides her. She walked over after a few seconds' hesitation and I soon felt her warm breath on my shoulder. Slowly turning around, I rubbed her in between the eyes and praised her for her hard work. Then I clipped on the lead rope and led her out of the ring.
The join up was a success!
The join up was a success!