3rd Solo Trip for the Pete~Man 9/4/17

Stream and Bridge Crossings

 

There were many trips in between these solo trips, but for fear of boring the life out of people I decided to just do some high light posts.. ;)

 

 

2nd Solo Trail Ride 8/27/17

Bingham Creek Bench ~ Pete's 2nd Trail Ride

8/27/17

I have been taking Pete out and ponying him up and down trails for a couple months, so he has had some exposure to these trails, but this was his 2nd time solo and he did more miles and did a truck bridge crossing.  Some steep trail traverse too, building slowly, and keeping the confidence building. 

Single track trail can some times cause some anxiety in some horses, making them feel a little trapped, so I have been conscience to split his rides between trail and the road to keep him changed up .  

First Ride on Trail 7/17/17

Today, marks Pete's first trail ride.

7/17/17

We had plans for the Bingham Creek Bench, but the road was closed so we turned around and went to John and Mel's gate, parked and made a phone call letting Mel know my plans, and cautiously headed out.  I decided to walk Pete up the road and let him settle a bit, and then I climbed up and he did really well. Walks out with purpose. 

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He really has braved up, 

When he was first started at Josh's place everything was so new and scary, but he has changed so much.  I guess that is why I love to train, I am always amazed at the trust that can be built with time and effort.  It is so transforming, for both of us..