This morning I did some in hand walking as I said earlier and this evening I was actually surprised it stopped raining so I did get to ride! Since I was taking the trash out it gave me the idea of sacking Navajo out with the trash bags again. We have done this pretty much enough that he isn't terrified of the trash like he used to be. I desensitized him first and then I bridled him and got on him with the trash in hand. Then we walked over to the dumpter and while I was still on his back I got him to stand still and I opened the dumpter and put the trash in and then walked off. Before he was always jumpy and it didn't go to well this time it went pretty much perfect. I was so impressed!
So we headed down the strip. We walked the whole way. Since we have done really well with him going off my leg it is now time to work on our halt. We have done this on and off for a while now but we are going to work at perfecting it now. I don't know how long I will have him but I have decided that I am going to work with Navajo on things till he goes to his new home. I am not exactly sure when Beauty is coming because the trailer she is going to be coming in needs fixed =D Anyway back to our ride. Navajo and I did some trotting and cantering but more walking and halting then anything else. I also got him to move his hindquarters and he was being a bit stubborn about that but he did it for me =) I think we rode for about 45 min. Better than we have done in a long while!! Overall it was a wonderful ride and I had fun. When we got back I groomed him and loved on him a bit as well! Horses are such awesome therapy!! ♥
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