The one day I was driving to the barn from a different direction than I normally come. I thought I knew where I was, but I wasn't on the road I thought I was on and missed the turn I should have taken. I realized I didn't know where I was and popped the address into the GPS. It ended up taking me down a dirt road which kicked me out not too far from the barn.
So obviously I decided to drag Karma on an adventure and road her down the dirt road. I walked her down the 55 mph paved section because I do have enough self preservation to make a few good decisions. She was pretty nervous to start and it wasn't helped by the fact she immediately had to cross a bridge, which was deeply suspicious.
Despite the sticky start and many many nervous poops by the time I wanted to turn around she had settled into a nice marching walk. On the way back she was relaxing more and gaining some confidence. She can be spooky, but as I build up her confidence I am seeing less and less of that behavior. It was a much needed outing for my sanity, because I miss my trails so much.
That dirt road looks like an amazing conditioning spot! I love how you're desensitizing her to all kinds of things without even leaving(ish) the property.
ReplyDeleteBoarding her has been really good for her! As much as I miss it, this has helped her be much more well rounded than if she’d been living the quiet life with the boys.
DeleteWhat a good baby horse. I know my trails don't hold a candle to your ones out west but I'm still excited to show them to you!
ReplyDeleteSoooooonnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!
DeleteThat dirt road looks wonderful. I totally understand the missing trails.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice change of pace especially since summer decided to arrive hot and humid
DeleteShe sounds really sensible. So glad you found a nice dirt road to ride on!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore how sensible she is!
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