They were concerned that she was quite a spooky girl but it seems some straightforward groundwork was sufficient to calm her down to be able to face pretty much everything.
We were all surprised when she accepted the feather duster so easily followed by the carrier bags. Maddie is a bit of a natural herself and has real empathy and patience.
The brolly was fine, even though I'd been told she can be frightened of red things.
And the tarpaulin was a doddle. A real pleasure to be working with these two, sorry three, ladies.
"Thank you for such a lovely and informative time! Maddie and I both learnt loads and thoroughly enjoyed our time with you. Carrie was a complete fruit cake for the following day or two because of the wind but we have been working with her since and we have been using your techniques frequently. Carrie has been much calmer and surprisingly did not stress with the vet today when she had her first injection for tetanus. She is happier being caught with the headcollar being used as you explained and happy for me to unplant her feet." AS
Back at the fields Tracey and I went out for what was her second ride on Bella and we did lots of trotting this time. Couldn't waste an opportunity to introduce the horses to the bright machinery that's been left ready for the builders.
And, just to prove that my life isn't entirely horses, horses, horses, David and I went off to Sturminster Newton to see the New Rope String Band who are always a scream. Their last gig is taking place at the end of October at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle Upon Tyne and I've got my tickets!
In other news, Teresa has been able to put Crystal's headcollar on....
"Finally! Head collar on she's been super head shy so done extremely slowly to get this far but all with kindness has paid off." TG
