Hello All,Thank you for sharing all your wonderful suggestions and tips on desensitizing our Curly horses. I have learn so much and appreicate the opportunity to participate with everyone in the RAC mini-contest.
I would like to share a few photos of our new BLM Adopted Curly Mustang mares, Copper D's Golden Red and her Nevada Blossom.
The girls have been with us a little less than a month. They arrived April 17, 2009. We do not have a material structure or obstacle course in this situation but we are teaching our Curly fillies to be calmer and braver about themselves and people by just spending time with them.
For me it's the easiest thing to do. I love just sitting with them while they eat. Talking softly to them for a few minutes while I take a break from building round pens and mowing (in between Spring showers) and savoring the last minutes of daylight while sitting in their corral watching the beautiful Texas sunset.
The obstacle in our new relationship is trust. And....it's a slow process especially with all that has happened in their lives the last few months - but the reward is so great.
Best wishes to all and may the trail you ride give you lasting pleasure.
Angie and the girls
Angie-
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are making great progress with the girls. Trust is one of the biggest obstacles but once earned all of you will feel incredible. Keep up the great work and keep sharing with all of us.
Zoe
OH, Angie!!! You have done a fantastic job, and I can't believe that mare will actually sniff your hand! You must have an easy way about you, a talent for this sort of thing. That is only two weeks! Congratulations. Please keep us all posted on your progress.
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