This dude...
Has been saddles, backed, w/t/c, blanketed, bathed, man parts washed, feet done and shod, lead, tied, trailered. fly mask, ponied, grained, wormed, teeth done, gelded... you get the point ha!
Our current road block has been lunging- he was great!! And then he decided he wasn't cooperating anymore which I have mentioned before... it is really frustrating.
SO my plan is to have a local colt starter work with him... he is a great guy who rides really well, is't rough or aggressive with the babies and comes highly recommended.
I would rather not deal with bucking or sass ha! I figure a few rides here and there this winter and then come spring hopefully I can put him in a month or two of full training. Hopefully that will get a great start on him and then I can take over again.
I feel like I have done a great job with him but can't really get hurt- he's such a sweet boy and I want him to stay that way, though this lunging issue doesn't show off his nice side lol!
You're totally right, you want him to stay sweet and have lots of good, confidence building experiences. Sounds like the right plan. Him not lunging perfect as a 2yo is 100% ok. It's prob his way of testing you but also wise to give it a rest, let him grow up a bit and not create bad habits or bad experiences.
ReplyDeleteTotally! I think this Cowboy will continue with the path I have started really well :)
Deletethere's nothing like a good cowboy. I used one to start Steele and I never regretted it.
ReplyDeleteExactly!!
Deletesounds like a great plan for getting him started well!! hopefully he figures out how to play nice asap :D
ReplyDeleteI think he will.. I often remind him he is a gelding when he's being sassy to lung lol!
DeleteYeah!!! I think that's a great plan!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get things going!!
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