Saturday, November 7, 2009

Day 4, Oct. 4th, 2009

Went out at 9am today, left at noon. Too much time I think, I have to break up the training more.
Arrow wasn't hungry, but eventually she let me lean up against her and then massage her all over- she even dropped her head while I rubbed her poll. She is extremely tight and sore and clearly enjoyed the massage.
I worry a little because she really isn't 'engaging' -- just standing still and glancing at me occasionally. At one point she turned and I thought she was going to kick but she just scooted off and I whacked her rump with the rope halter (to make leaving more unpleasant than staying).
I was able to rub her all over with the halter and move it around on her neck and touch her ace but didn't quite get it over her nose-- that will be tomorrow I'm guessing
For a while I tried pushing her around with a swinging halter until she stood still. I think it will be good to get her into the roundpen too.

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