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.
A face only a mother could love!
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I just love when Siery gets Sonny all excited while playing…he makes the best faces!
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I love it when they rear up like that into tarantula mode.
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Great photo!! Love that standing wave.
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Rawr!! Lol awesome
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These two look like they are ready for "GLEE CLUB"
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lol, great pic, made me smile
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@sonnyboy:
I just love when Siery gets Sonny all excited while playing…he makes the best faces!
I love it Looks like he wants to attack lol
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Super cute~!!!!!
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Big, bold Basenji!
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what a great photo!
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What a funny boy! Bs are hilarious when they are playing. Seriously, you just have to laugh!
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That's a once-in-a-lifetime perfect shot! Hilarious!!!
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That is so cute. The other night Chumley was playing with Isis and getting up like that all across the room. My daughter and I were in hysterics.
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That's a great photo. You really can't help but laugh at these guys when they're truly having fun. Such clowns.
