Noa & Louka getting ready for their future

Above- Louka being tied up for the first time

On Thursday Noa and Louka are going to Amanda's for their future training. Del and I have been preparing them for their trip in the horse truck.  We have been tying them up every day - this was so easy as they have already been taught to move away from pressure. We thought ( again there's that human thought- not theirs) that they might find it a bit stressful if we took Noa away from Louka or visa versa when we took them to the roundpen...We decided to tie Louka up while we took Noa down first....No problem Noa mosied on down as though he had done this every day of his life, and Louka stood tied  while I took photos and Del walked Noa over the poles. Honestly these horses feel as though they have already been through all this- they calmly went into the roundpen- calmly walking over to take a look at the poles, roadcones, mounting block etc..Walking them down the driveway no fuss or bother .The above photo is of Noa going into the roundpen for the first time...

above: Noa walking over the poles for the first time

We never cease to be amazed at what they do so easily.   Sometimes we joke about how well trained they are already- hahaha maybe someone dropped them off  to be mustered with the kai's. It has so far just been so incredibly easy - they seem to already know what to do. Noa is sooooo laid back and Louka has a contagiously cheeky little character it makes it a pleasure to do anything with them.

above: Noa going back after his little escapade in the roundpen

above: Louka's turn at last-

he has waited so patiently tied in the yards until we had finished with Noa

 Louka taking a look before entering the roundpen 

 Yay I'm in here -now let me take a look around Now that feels better -

OOoooooh that feels marvellous

OOOps looks like I have to get back to work










 

 

Look I can even do what you

want without the halter and leadrope.

                                        

above: Back to the yards and then feed and out to the paddock. Yipee


Noa and Louka are now very healthy well adjusted to a caring human environment. I want to see them go on to do great things- they are very special- I really don't want to let them go but I have to be realistic - I can't keep them all and I have to devote my time to Sargeant and Gypsy and get back to riding for a while.