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What an eventful weekend I had!! With having Abby here Thursday night, Friday and a little of Saturday I didn't train Beauty or ride Navajo really. Not that I minded in the least though. I did groom both horses Saturday evening and figured that way they could both have some time just being with me and not think it is all work and no play =)

Sunday early I put both horses in because it was raining then came in and went to bed again till it was time to get up. I went out and gave both horses water. I loved on Beauty a bit then went over to Navajo. Once again she was going to push him away so I said ok you go away and took her over to her hay. That made her upset I guess and just like that she swung her butt at me and kicked me on my posterior. After I got over the shock of it (I wasn't really hurt just shocked although I do have a bruise from the kick) I went over to her and made her back up quite a bit. Then in the afternoon before I went out to give them water. I set the water down and Beauty came over to get a drink. I let her drink and then so I wouldn't get kicked (or that was my thought =D) I asked her to move her but over. She tried to kick me but I got out of the way and got out of the pen. I didn't go in again because I didn't want to risk anything. After supper I went and got her and lunged her. I got Beauty to do some walk trot transitions and also made her change directions quite a bit. At first she didn't listen to well but toward the end she did great! After I was done lunging her I told her she did a good job and then tied her to the fence while I got Navajo out. I am taking extra precaution when I am with BOTH horses. I will put Navajo inside first (if they need to be indoors) and then Beauty and always take Beauty out first. Also plan to take her out when I need to put water or hay inside. They both are turned out in different areas so they aren't turned out together. I am thinking that more than anything else the reason she kicked was she is challenging me because she wants to be the boss. I got some advice from a few horse friends and I am glad to have their advice!

Now for today (Monday). Since my cousin was here from Florida I talked with her for a bit and only got out to the horses around 8. First I worked with Beauty. I worked with getting her used to the flyspray again and that went quite well. The more we do it the more she improves. She doesn't walk around as much as she used to. Then I was like I am going to get her to move her feet and move her feet some more (that is one way of getting a horse's respect is by moving their feet lots). Before I got her to move her feet I did some in hand work. I got her to lead quite well beside me both sides. She does almost as well as Navajo does and that is pretty good! Once I finished with the in hand work I then made her move her hindquarters both ways and she did very well with that. Then we moved to the front. That didn't go as good but she still did really well. I then backed her up. She tried walking toward me a few times but each time I made her back up more steps than she did frontwards. Once we were done moving her feet I praised her and then tied her to the tree.

I had decided not to ride Navajo as it was getting late and I want to be in bed decent time because I need to work tomorrow (not a very good excuse =D but my parents don't really want me to ride down the strip in the dark). Anyway I spent some time loving on Navajo and grooming him too. He seemed to really enjoy the good grooming I gave him. I wanted also to just spend some time being with him without doing much of anything. I had ridden last evening after dark around the yard a bit. I just wanted to ride my gentle horse who I knew wouldn't kick me or hurt me in any way. I love Beauty but it is so nice having a horse that is so gentle (we do have our moments though). I am hoping that once I get home from work on Wednesday evening I can work with the horses a bit (we shall see depending on how late I get home from work). This is quite the long update but I guess it covers a couple of days worth of updates!! Enjoy the rest of your week!

The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. -Unknown

When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you but merely opening your hands to receive something better! -Unknown

I got these quotes thru an e-mail I recieved today. I really liked them!! ♥