When I first arrived Z pretended not to care, but it was easy to disengage her and she came over. Then I brought out her new blanket to try out, and she moved away. I just waited, chatted with someone for five minutes and she came back!!! Let me put the blanket on. As I chatted away from her again, after about 10 minutes she left her hay and came over to both of us. Neato. AND I remembered to give her a rub!
Lots of time grazing today, as I had no energy to synch with Z at first. Eventually started friendly game, as figured since my energy was way down, maybe she’d be less sensitive. Either that was working or the grass! Did lots of friendly string and rope tossing time, including over her head, and around her bum.
This helped me gain some energy (note to self) so went inside and checked out the new mirrors in the arena, then played with the mounting block as a pedestal. Achieved feet lifting toward it, with tons of encouragement.
Have noticed that Z’s walk is different now when she is being led. She’s got a much more relaxed stride, but still with energy, and she’s much more attentive to me. Leaving the barn she slows with me at the slightest indication, and doesn’t rush out. It is also much easier now to lead her from grass patch to grass patch.
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