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DancingFeathers
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New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 1:21:08 GMT

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Post by DancingFeathers on Feb 10, 2015 1:21:08 GMT

My barn owner and trainer has offered me some free lessons in exchange for getting her mare Millie ready for trail season. Millie is hard to catch, she's a tough ride, I've been on her twice, she far prefers dancing sideways over moving forward and she's had the last 3 months off. The hope is she'll be a good lead or tail horse this season for our staff and hopefully by next season she'll be guest safe (at least for our intermediate and advanced riders)

Millie is a 15 year old Qh/Belgian mare. She was a PMU broodmare most of her life until my BO got her a couple years ago. Millie has had 2 years of extremely inconsistent under saddle work. She's a sweet horse one on one and I am really looking forward to putting some real work into her.

A couple pictures

And a video of her fooling around yesterday (first day together, I free lunged her, lunged her on a line, did some ground work and leaned over her back. She was great!)

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Post by horselady on Feb 10, 2015 1:31:56 GMT

She looks like she is really full of herself and glad to be alive. she looks smart and willing and she is going to be great for you. just remember sometimes free lunging is just going to make them have more energy , so good that you put her on a line for real school work. good for you , and we would love to have updates on your progress.

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New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 2:02:49 GMT horselady likes this

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Post by diamondgirl on Feb 10, 2015 2:02:49 GMT

I don't know what the life of a PMU mare must have been like for her, and I don't think I want to know. She sure looks like she is having fun now, and I hope she really enjoys her new life as a trail horse. Good luck with Millie, and I would love to see how she progresses too.

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mustangsavvy New Member Posts: 295	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 2:35:23 GMT horselady and diamondgirl like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mustangsavvy on Feb 10, 2015 2:35:23 GMT She is really cute! Good luck with her!
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mistersmom Junior Member Abita Springs, LA Posts: 3,749	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 13:18:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mistersmom on Feb 10, 2015 13:18:01 GMT She looks like a feisty little thing but hopefully will become a willing partner. Good luck with her and keep us updated on her progress.
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lorddaxter Junior Member Posts: 2,640	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 13:21:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lorddaxter on Feb 10, 2015 13:21:22 GMT Shes a real chunky monkey, wish I had your energy, looks like you will have fun and she will teach you lots;)

mingiz Junior Member Los Lunas, NM Posts: 3,320	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 13:48:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mingiz on Feb 10, 2015 13:48:47 GMT Nice looking girl. Yes a chunky monkey. With the one on one I think you will get her on the right track.
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New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 14:32:42 GMT

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Post by carshon on Feb 10, 2015 14:32:42 GMT

I think your BO sounds wonderful! She has high end horses - and also rescues. I think that is just wonderful. As for Millie - you will be a blessing for her and I cannot wait to see more pics of your progress and hear how well she is coming along. What a great way to show that the PMU horses can have futures as riding mounts.

Lipizzan Junior Member Europe, Croatia Posts: 2,572	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 14:56:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lipizzan on Feb 10, 2015 14:56:51 GMT Good luck, she is a nice looking horse
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DancingFeathers New Member Posts: 50	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 23:13:26 GMT Terry likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DancingFeathers on Feb 10, 2015 23:13:26 GMT A quick video of me lunging Millie! Tomorrow will be our second session together!
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 23:16:39 GMT diamondgirl likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2015 23:16:39 GMT She is super cute! Can't wait to see her progress.

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New Project Horse!! Feb 10, 2015 23:43:16 GMT carshon, 1fatmule, and 2 more like this

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Post by hugs on Feb 10, 2015 23:43:16 GMT

She is a real extroverted personality isn't she? And at the same time she wants to play with you and not in rebellion against you, that is what is so rewarding and makes the work worth it. I say that as at the same time I'm thinking, better you than me 8-)

I don't want a horse that's a lot of work.. yes, I know about Peaches but I didn't do that on purpose :-/

She really will be a great horse for all that fancy stuff you do. I am really looking forward to seeing and reading about your journey.

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Terry Junior Member Central Illinois, USA Posts: 1,466	New Project Horse!! Feb 11, 2015 0:32:44 GMT hugs and diamondgirl like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Terry on Feb 11, 2015 0:32:44 GMT She sure is a cutie! She certainly seems spunky, but I was impressed with how well she was already doing for you in the 2nd video you posted! I look forward to hearing all about your progress with her.

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