Saturday, January 28, 2023

KENNA: Born of Fire - Winter Update

 Kenna and the Winter Season

We have had lots of snow, rain, ice, and mud this season. With only an outdoor arena to work in, training has been slow going. However we have been doing lots of interaction exercises, from simply grooming to leadership walks outside the arena. She is putting on some muscle, learning social skills with the other mares and is simply thriving. Besides advancing her groundwork and riding skills, we are going to be working with her on understanding that the stall is a good thing and that we always come back. She does not like to be left alone so we have to address that. One challenge at a time.

Trailering is the other project. W have had to borrow or rent trailers over the last few years. On Sunday we pick up a new to us three horse, slant load stock style trailer with a tack/dressing room. We'll begin hauling Kenna over to a friends facility to work in the indoor arena during the winter. We have several expos and events coming up this season that we need to prepare Kenna (and Ronan) for and now we can do this as needed. Pretty excited!

So for know...we keep doing what we are doing with Kenna. It may not be exciting but it is critical to her development as a good Equine Partner. She has really be a nice horse to work with overall. As she gets more healthy and more secure/confident her personality has shown through. A little sass is expected but her huge heart keeps winning us over.

Stay tuned!

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