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Post by hugs on Oct 23, 2014 1:09:15 GMT
Peaches was hauled Sunday and we were together once I met her there, she was so very distracted, so much all at once that she was making a kind of snort I had never heard her make before. The BO-wife said it sounded like a warning snort to her. She said that Peaches was a good little traveler and all she did was stamp her foot for the 4.5 hr ride so that's pretty good right?
I was late getting there Monday night so it was dark already and I couldn't find Peaches. The pasture where she's kept with three other horses is at least 15 acres. I had my last lesson yesterday, with that Appaloosa-Friesen, so I didn't see her but I got there today during daylight!!! Yay :-) And we were able to walk around, check stuff out. There is an indoor arena, not heated but there are lights. Three round pens and one huge arena that is set up for cattle stuff. Then there is the dirt road to the trails.
Peaches was agitated and I wasn't all that calm so we went into the arena and I let her free. She'd walk to the far end, adjacent to another horse and then she'd come back toward me, and like that. I could wave her over and she'd come in for a little petting and then off he'd go again. After about 30-40 minutes she was licking and chewing. I'd never seen her lick and chew so "big" before. The gal who feeds the horses in the mornings came over to say "Hi" and Peaches walked right over to her :-)
The Mrs. BO (Lois) stopped by and we chatted. She's working with a horse who was mistreated and doesn't trust anyone. She said she hopes to have as good of a bond her with horse as I have with Peaches. She also complimented me on how nice Peaches manners were.
I'm able to take in the acknowledgements/compliments from Andrea and Lois a little bit. Its a new experience for me. I have to remind myself that all of this isn't me changing who I am but getting to be able to experience life differently so that I can do things I haven't done before. And I remind myself that I can do that with work and have done it over and over and over for years. This is the same thing. And just like a horse with the "wet saddle blankets, I am going to get my confidence over time too.
Kinda exciting.
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Post by mingiz on Oct 23, 2014 1:30:02 GMT
Once Peaches gets settled in at the new place you will see a different horse. This now gives you the time to bond even more with her. I foresee you in the saddle and riding her... Sounds like you will also have support from the BO. Good luck I hope all goes well for you..
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Post by lorddaxter on Oct 23, 2014 1:36:59 GMT
This place sounds perfect for you both, I think those lessons are for sure making you more confident in yourself too, Peaches sounds a real sweety, do we get an up to date picture:)
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Post by hugs on Oct 23, 2014 2:11:10 GMT
I hope to get out there in the day light again tomorrow, so I'll remember to take pictures although they'll only be with my phone. I kinda lost our digital camera. Goodness help me. I have the case, the plug in, the cord but no camera. Good grief!  Thanks you guys. One step at a time. Sometimes I think I will ride and then other times I think, this is just never going to happen. One day at a time. |
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 23, 2014 2:19:46 GMT
This is getting so exciting. I can't wait to see the progress. AND the pictures.
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Post by hugs on Oct 23, 2014 11:36:42 GMT
It IS kind of exciting if I think things are possible.
Like for instance, when I brought her from the pasture to the arena, she was agitated but mindful, went through gates like she was taught.
But two very interesting things happened: when I let her go in the arena she mostly walked on the rail but for a little bit trotted fast and for a few paces cantered/loped for a bit, mostly walked. Lois said she thought Peaches would take off bucking and farting. The other thing was when I brought her back into her pasture the other horses gathered around and that dun gelding even bit her on the rump. She moved of course and squealed but she didn't kick out.
Shouldn't that tell Gerald that she isn't as crazy as he thinks she is?
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Post by dc on Oct 23, 2014 12:16:38 GMT
Sounds we are much pretty much in the same place, re: confidence and making a move that we hope will put our butts into saddles. Fingers crossed we both do it. Will be watching for more posts, as it weirdly helps knowing someone else is working towards the same goals.
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Post by lorddaxter on Oct 23, 2014 12:26:50 GMT
It's weird how it seems you get older and lose your nerve a bit too, that's the prob I'm having, Dax is allowing me to get my seat, reaction times and get riding fit again to hopefully deal with Ira, luckily for me as green as Ira is he is kind, so I'm hoping I do ok, have a body protector arriving today, which although won't make me invincible at least I know I'll have some padding if I go flying! When you are younger you worry less about falling off, now it's almost all I think about. I hope you all do wear helmets, it scares me to see so many Canadians out riding on the roads with no helmets. I don't think Peaches is crazy  , she's just a she with a personality and you have to work out how to get what you want from her with her thinking it was her idea:) |
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Post by mistersmom on Oct 23, 2014 13:39:19 GMT
How did I miss this? It's so good to hear that you are getting to see Peaches so much and that, although she is getting used to her new surroundings, she is still being mindful and doing what you have taught her to do. Obviously you have made quite a bit of headway with her. Good job ! Just think of all the fun times that are to come. And having that indoor means you can continue working with her through the winter! |
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Post by nhg on Oct 23, 2014 13:55:32 GMT
It warms my heart to hear about the progress you are both making. You're empowering yourself and learning new techniques that will help with any horse you're around. It will definitely bring on more confidence and you'll start to find that you'll do the little things that matter to a horse that we often forget about and you won't even think about it. Like body language, where to look at them, how you move, all that crap. I've even notived that if I want to do ground work I should take off my glasses so the horse can really see my eyes and have an easier time figuring out what I want.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2014 15:55:11 GMT
Glad to hear you are making great progress with Peaches. The new barn sounds lovely. Looking forward to pictures!
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Post by hugs on Oct 24, 2014 2:21:44 GMT
Windows 8 and a change in Photobucket - STINKO! So I took pictures but...&^%$#@! Peaches has been there 4 days and so far they've moved two horses out of "her" pasture for being meanies. Poor little Peachie. To make sure I could protect her from this one dun gelding bit her on the bottom when I was latching up the gate last night, I brought along a pokie stick and to make sure I could head off the meanies I simply draped the lead over Peaches neck and walked in front and slightly to her right with the stick pointed out at the other horses. She was such a good little angel, followed me all the way up to the gate and waited patiently while I did the latch. This time just for grins we went into one of the three round pens. Didn't do much lunging or anything, just to make sure she remembered right, left and stop. She still has a higher energy than usual so I didn't ask too much. She was quieter and checked in for a pat and a scratch every so often. There is a mare and foal across the drive from the round pen and Peaches nickered at her once. I'm going home this weekend and am crossing my fingers I remember the rest of her tack. They don't have a tack closet open up yet but they're rearranging things to get one free'd up. The closets are pretty big so that'll be really nice. Much better than what I have at home! ![]() My little round girl. We're bonded because we're both two short round white girls (is that politically incorrect? Do I care?)   They were gleaning free pumpkins for their hogs  Not much of a picture of the indoor arena  This is the old retrofitted dairy barn for the stalled horses and cats. In the lounge there is a book with a page for each horse, information on the farrier, etc and a picture of the horse. I haven't gotten off my duff to fill mine out yet.  This is the feed bunk  |
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Post by hugs on Oct 24, 2014 2:24:40 GMT
Sorry that the pictures are so big, but if you click on one it'll open up in my Photobucket and you an see the rest of them LOL Photobucket used to be so easy, what the heck happened?!
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Post by Terry on Oct 24, 2014 3:03:04 GMT
I haven't had much time to be on here lately, so I'm getting to this late, but I'm so glad to hear that Peaches arrived safely, and that she's settling in. Sounds like, despite the new surroundings, she's keeping her head (and her manners) when she's with you. That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you that you will now be able to see her, spend time with her, and work with her regularly, and it definitely sounds like your lessons are paying off for you. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing pictures of Peaches and the new place. I look forward to hearing all about the adventures the two of you will be able to share there. 
Oh, and by the way, I think the size of your pictures is perfect! My old eyes don't have to squint to see them. 
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Post by dc on Oct 24, 2014 11:36:38 GMT
How far is this from where you live?
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Post by lorddaxter on Oct 24, 2014 11:42:25 GMT
Aww she does look like a sweety, my horses are porky now too so don't feel bad:)
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Post by hugs on Oct 24, 2014 12:23:07 GMT
Aww she does look like a sweety, my horses are porky now too so don't feel bad:) As are Gerald and I. The stables is 15 miles north from where I work and 25 miles from my apartment. Knock on wood January 7th my job will be permanent and I can look in earnest for a place near the stables. My lease is up here September 2015 but I'm not worried, I would be a contingent buyer and could find someone else to take over the rest of the lease. If not, then I find another house. There will always be another one. Its so funny to me to live this far north of The Cities. I'm accustomed to living in small rural towns hours from a big city. Now its all within a short (less than an hour) drive. This adventure with Peaches after my lessons and being with folks who know horses life long and don't have strong negative attitudes is sure a learning opportunity for the both of us. |
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Post by mistersmom on Oct 24, 2014 12:23:20 GMT
It looks like a fantastic place to be. Clean, neat, safe. Hopefully now that you will be working Peaches regularly, she can shed a few of those extra pounds.
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Post by horselover4life on Oct 24, 2014 12:39:56 GMT
I like the looks of the new barn , very much.
Not cluttered, things put away neat and tidy....
Clean....for a barn and outdoor pens, clean....
The indoor is surely usable....
The horses look well fed in the distance pictures...
Thanks for the link to see the rest of the photos....enjoyed seeing them.
I'm very glad for you this place is working out, your lessons are working to increase your confidence and abilities to work with Peaches as you want...
I am happy for you that you are happy...that is the BEST in my book!!
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 25, 2014 0:25:42 GMT
Thank you so much for the picture tour. I enjoyed it so much. I know things are going to improve with Peachy. She has come so far already, and your future couldn't be brighter. You are going to be best friends in no time. She is a very lucky to have you as her owner.
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, she's just a she with a personality and you have to work out how to get what you want from her with her thinking it was her idea:)
