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.
Wakan Puzzled Aloria (Mystical Puzzled Love)
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Congrats on your new addition!!!
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Very cute photos…thanks for sharing.
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Congrats on your new little girl. Do you plan on showing her?
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Naw…we show Indy and I am really really not interested in having any "accidents" so she will be spayed at about 6 months. She is really too young for it right now though. We are going to the vet tomorrow to get shots and discuss plans.
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Those photos are so cute, I love the one of her sitting with Indy on his bed on the porch. I am so glad this worked out for you guys!
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They are so adorable together, congrats on the new family member!!!:D
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Lori is a real sweetie, I bet she runs rings around Indy. I love it when they do the distraction routine to get what they want.
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What a cute pup! Congrats!
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Congrats on the new puppy!!!!!
Tanks for sharing those great pics!!!
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Congrats! She is so adorable…and he looks like a great 'big brother'
