Starting training for the halter

OSCAR

Well today we decided it's time to start the training for putting the halters on.  We can muck out and move them both around the pens better now...they are still a bit unsure of being seperated, but handled it pretty well again...We decided it was time for Del to do some work with them, so she arrived at about 9.45am....Oscar was first to go through his paces....He is still alittle baby really..he's much

bigger than Sarg, Cinney, and Louka were when they arrived...so I think he will grow into a lovely sized pony..about 14hh with a bit of luck..He's still very fluffy and a bit bedraggled looking- Oh how I wish the rain would stop...but Oscar doesn't seem to mind he lays down in the mud sometimes as you can see in the photo's...it sure will be nice to be able to put them into the paddock- that's not far away now. Oscar was a little star- he smelled the carrott stick and was stroked twice, then we left it at that to let him relax.... Think there's a bit of Arab in there somewhere

BIG BOY

Big Boy was a completely different horse altogether. His ears were whirling around listening to absolutely everything. Not just anything in the local vacinity- even noises that were way off in the hills....He's very like Cinnabar- even drops if he gets a fright. But he is very very clever too...once he worked out exactly what was being asked of him he was fine, and he learnt quick/smart....Del didn't push him too much- needs to earn this guys trust....so slow and sure is the order here...he looks like there could be a bit of Quarterhorse in him..he's quite a good looking boy.  He loves to snort, go up or tunnel his way out if you pressure him too much, so we keep him as calm as we can. He would try as many options as he could...so the focus is quite different with him. We'll do some more tomorrow.