I do need to come up with something a bit more comfortable for him and was thinking as he gets his balance better maybe he can go in a buddy seat behind me. We will see but for now he is still okay up in front. As he is only 5 months he still can't walk along for very long but that will also come as he gets older.
In regards to desensitizing my horses. All I can say that it is many miles of riding, wet saddle blankets and making sure that every scary monster or obstacle that you come across is introduced and explored. Also, having their trust and being the leader makes a big difference as they are accepting of anything that you ask. Dakota is especially accepting and I call him my "Star Trek Horse" as he bodly goes where no horse has gone before. He accepts any kind of vehicle, heavy logging equipment, chain saws, blowers, musical bands, all animals, sirens, lights, helicopters, parachutists and even had a remote control plane flying over our heads once. He is quite special. My other horses are pretty much the same but like to stop, look and assess more often. My husband and I laugh because we purchased a quarter mare 9 years ago and had her shipped over from the US. She is a daughter of a 3 time world champion reining and cutting stallion. Guess what? She is scared to death of Swiss cows in the field with big bells. But, in the arena she'll work them fine for cutting and team penning work. Who would figure.
Jenga is quite cautious around the horses when on the ground which is good. It is funny how he can pick up on a "stink eye" and know where his place is.
Brotherly love
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Good laugh for the morning! Thanks!
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That's great Petra! What award winning wonderful shots! Everything works out in time. I've seen people start out as the worst, argumentative people and then suddenly turn into best friends.
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Love the pics. The last one says it all . Gus is thinking… "screw it I am too tired to move" LOL
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Awesome pics! That's how my boxer sleeps on my B and my akita!
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I have y'all know that now Gus has even gotten invited into Otis' bigger all wire crate..that is where they slept all night together. The were so close, almost on top of eachother, so Ihad to look really hard to realize Gus was in there too..so sweet.
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That is really nice and like I said share that body heat and keep each other warm.
Rita Jean
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What a great story to read in the morning - will make my day.
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What a great pics…..
So cute!
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So sweet; Basenji's love to cuddle with other dogs and people too, but only on their terms.
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They look so sweet sleeping together.
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Awe those are great pics, I just love Otis' dark color, he is so handsome
