We had our last ground lesson last night, and Huckleberry was a perfect angel. He did all of his obstacles very nicely, and even showed me a few things that I hadn't realized he had learned yet! Suddenly, our boy has turned into a learning sponge. He seems to get the concept of learning, and I can see the light bulb come on each time he understands what I am asking of him. He is willing to try everything new, and the amount of trust he is showing me just melts my heart.
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| Standing in the box and turn 360 degree circle |
To remember back to that bundle of nerves that Alicia brought home, and how we couldn't even touch him at first... now we have a curious, engaged horse who WANTS to learn and be around us! I love it!!
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| Backing through the barrels |
This morning, Alicia and I were off to see what Dr. Jen Powers had to say about Huck's legs. No, we didn't have any surgery yet, but we are very encouraged by her optimism. She believes that the scar tissue is shrinking, and separating itself from the ligaments and tendons underneath. When you try to move the wounds around, they are much more mobile than before. The extra exercise on my hills has really helped with his healing process, and now she wants me to do more! "As much exercise as possible". So... it is time to really start using those ponying lessons and hit the trails! If I can manage to get him in even better shape, then surgery will be very soon.
Anyone up for a trail ride??
~Jackie
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