Update on Ky's Training

This morning Melinda and I worked with Ky on his saddle training and riding. I successfully mounted under saddle, and with some patience and consistence, he learned to walk forward at my command. Halting and turning on command is pretty simple since he can be led from the ground, but getting the horse to walk forward is more difficult when there is no one on the ground for him to follow.

After I worked him for about 10 minutes, Melinda got on him and worked him on a long safety line. Here she is on him.

He practiced taking commands today, standing still on command (believe it or not, that is hard for a 3 year old!) and allowing his rider to move and shift on his back. He is a patient boy, and he really learns quick. It wont be too long before we have another horse in the program. Good job, Melinda, bustin' brocos!