The big horses were looking very Stubbs-like this morning when I arrived but I was due to work with Nelly's niece and Bella's sister.
Day two of Zelda and Zoe's Independent School and they have excelled themselves. They are both leading nicely and have started to relax about being further away from each other - from just a few feet to three-quarters of the way across the field. The great thing about training in this way is that the ponies are still learning when they are the one left in the field. They learn that they can predict that their companion will come back and that they can survive on their own for a little while.
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For identification purposes, Zoe has 'noe' white markings, and Zelda has more name and more white. Got it?
They have also met some new obstacles and both are curious rather than frightened. By taking incremental steps, interspersed with little sections of leading, they ended the session both walking across the big bridge. Phenomenal for two ponies that came in barely able to lead on Tuesday.
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| Zoe |
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From Z to A this afternoon as I went off for my regular visit to Anna; caught in an instant again today.
