So, after Christmas, we took our Kerrville friends up on their invitiation to visit for a few days and bring the horses along. David and I loaded up Bailey and Scout and headed north. Bailey always does great in the trailer, but I wasn't sure how she would handle being in a new place, with new horses, new smells, new sights, and me trying to saddle her and possibly hop up on her back. Well, I will spare you the suspense....she was fabulous (minus a little attitude from having vacation time cut short).
Day 1 in Kerrville was not so bueno in the weather department (cold and VERY windy). So, Bailey and Scout got to hang out and take in the lovely scenery. I got up early on Day 2 and was ready to get to work with Miss Bailey. Jennifer kindly offered to help get things going and I was glad she did...Bailey was a little full of herself right off. We got her in the arena and just let her investigate things and then started playing some games with her. Once she was feeling peachy we played with the tarp some and then Jennifer hopped up on Bailey's back and laid there on her stomach. Bailey didn't seem too worried, but Jennifer kept at it on both sides until Bailey would stand still and allow her to do it. My little girl was a pro.
Next it was time for the saddle. We put the pad on and then went right onto the saddle. I wasn't too worried as I had done this many times with the bareback pad and once with the saddle. Bailey never flinched! Once we started moving her around, she wasn't the least bit concerned with the saddle, the stirrups flopping around, nothing!! All in all I would say it was a good day. Even though she is still my little girl, she is moving closer and closer every day to that "big girl" status. I am so proud of her and more excited than words can express when i think about her future and potential. I have some big hopes for this little girl! More to come soon!
PS. I will try to post some video from our outing in a separate post!
