Annie is a 5 yro paint mare, out of Hot Majestic Man and Super Shady(QH-Skipa Star) that we raised. She was rejected by her mother and had a lot of handling from birth, until we found her a surrogate. Needless to say, she thinks we are part of her herd. She has been semi-started a couple of time by me, but not for more than a ride or two. So, since we have sold her to a friend, I am going to call this day one.
The first few workings with just about any horse should be on the ground. This will let you figure out their personality and get the basics started. With Annie, since she has been indoctrined naturally all her life, this was more of a refresher (she has already had a lot of ground work, so last evening she started out saddled). We worked on yeilding the hind and front end. we also worked on draw and drive ("pulling her to me and pushing her away"). She isn't really afraid of anything I have tried on her, so tomorrow we will start to drive her with lines.
As willing as she is, this should be alot of fun.
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