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I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
This morning Rigsby learned that just because I am leading him to the arena for turnout and carrying a hay net, this does not mean he can snack as we walk. He was surprised to learn this. He is, however, a quick study.
He also learned that the same rules apply whilst said net is being tied up. No touchey! Not until I step back.
I have ordered a Dually halter. The Be Nice one does the job, but it is faffy and I really don't like to use it as it is anything but nice. Don't think I can hold him in a standard halter though, and really don't want to turn him into a sledding dog!
I was practically dancing a jig when we did legs, as although there were a few lumpy bits, they all came off with more Wondergel and the magic brush. No picking (he is training me not to do picking of scabs). Lovely smooth legs. I will re-clip them at the weekend as long as can keep the scabs at bay. He is being shod (fronts) on Friday and I want the farrier to clip off his ergots and chestnuts before I try to clip as they are just huge. And tough!
Being polite with feet while they are faffed with is a work in progress. He expects them picked, indeed, is good for a pick, but any longer and he tries to put them down. I like to do a daily full sole scrub and oil but I am not strong enough to hold them with sore finger (knife wound) on one hand and elbow injury on the other. So, he simply finds that when he stomps it away, it is a less than pleasant experience. He was good for 2 out of 4 this morning. The last two. Maybe tomorrow he will be patient for 3 out of four?
He also learned that the same rules apply whilst said net is being tied up. No touchey! Not until I step back.
I have ordered a Dually halter. The Be Nice one does the job, but it is faffy and I really don't like to use it as it is anything but nice. Don't think I can hold him in a standard halter though, and really don't want to turn him into a sledding dog!
I was practically dancing a jig when we did legs, as although there were a few lumpy bits, they all came off with more Wondergel and the magic brush. No picking (he is training me not to do picking of scabs). Lovely smooth legs. I will re-clip them at the weekend as long as can keep the scabs at bay. He is being shod (fronts) on Friday and I want the farrier to clip off his ergots and chestnuts before I try to clip as they are just huge. And tough!
Being polite with feet while they are faffed with is a work in progress. He expects them picked, indeed, is good for a pick, but any longer and he tries to put them down. I like to do a daily full sole scrub and oil but I am not strong enough to hold them with sore finger (knife wound) on one hand and elbow injury on the other. So, he simply finds that when he stomps it away, it is a less than pleasant experience. He was good for 2 out of 4 this morning. The last two. Maybe tomorrow he will be patient for 3 out of four?
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