Homegrown Heart

It has been weeks since my last post, and that is because it has been crazy here! Apart from my crazy horse and his bad attitude lately, (and my attempt to assert dominance and stop the “spin and kick” as I call it) I have been busy working, celebrating my birthday, my parents anniversary, and getting ready for the fall.


Sean will be moving to Alabama for Pilot Training in about a week, and honestly I am really really sad about it. I will miss him more than I can ever describe. I’ll be home with the parents again, just us three. At least I have things to do to keep my mind of it.



Here is an update on My boy:

• He is figuring out that I am in charge of the food, and I will only let him have it when he is a good little submissive boy…

• He puts his saddle on and lets me cinch him with very little to no fight

• He is getting desensitized on both sides, stands still, and has a solid whoa.

• He has figured out that I mean business when I ask for space

• He had his first ground driving lesson last night, and figured out how to back up, and turn his butt both directions. (reigns were too short to actually do more than that, so I need a pair of longer ones.)

• He pays attention better, not as distracted

The goal is to be riding bareback by Christmas… I like to take it slow and enjoy the journey. Training is one of my favorite things in the whole world, so we will enjoy it while it lasts, and not rush through it. I’m sure I could have him done so much sooner, but hey, that’s what life is all about – enjoying the journey, even when it throws you curve balls.

Still working on the party video… got a lot more footage than I originally thought 