So, there are no videos of the Fire Breathing Dragon, but Andi got a full portfolio. We did some conformation shots and some videos of OUR second day ever longlining. I am sure I screwed up a bunch in placement and technique, but he just... covers and carries on. All this for the woman who is asking about him. He got a little snarky when I asked him to do trot-walk transitions, but after he figured out it was going to get done, he did it. Also was a bit less pleased about stuff behind him, but figured it out and we changed directions multiple times without incident. Even went over the noodles without having a heart attack. Good boy!!! I am very excited to see how much less footsore he is- still without shoes! He may be one of those TBs who can be transitioned to barefoot. Sah-weet!! And props to Logimoose for showing up, shutting up, and helping me with ponies, lugging cavalettis, putting blankets back on.. And overall just being a good boyfriend.
Sher was also very good, although it started out a bit less promising than I would've hoped for. But by the end, she was bending nicely in both directions without throwing shoulders, stopped thinking of rearing, there was no bucking at all! (Amazing!), and.. we even got to trot. I decided canter wasn't going to be a good gait for today, so.. we'll try again Wednesday. Bahahah!!
On a more serious note, can I say that I'm kind of sad that we have people interested in him? I keep saying it- the more I deal with him, the more I like him. Can't wait to hop on and see what kind of shenanigans he has in store for me. We'll give his feet another couple of weeks and work him more consistently in hand before we try, but... It's going to happen soon. I moved cavaletti inside the indoor.. Sher and him are getting a workout. Bring it. I know my job. (I may have had 4 rum and cokes tonight and it's only 9:15. Bring on the New Year!!!)
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