Loaded both and hauled them to Todd's house. Had hooves trimmed. Saddled them up and went on a 2 hour trail ride with Todd, Gina, Wade, Cristian & Carol (paint).
Morgan peeking through the bushes at Bill
Morg wanted to walk in front and wouldn't hold still when asked (at all), but she climbed sand dunes and went through Mesquite trees like she'd been born to do it. Couldn't get her to focus on the obstacles if she saw Majesty, and we spent the "rest" time running around bushes and up and down dunes. Did great on walking trough creepy/close quarter obstacles. Walked in then backed out of a thicket, and walked down a steep hill. We need to work on side passing - we could not do the "open and shut" the gate. But, by then my mild headache had turned into a full blown throbbing ache. We got ahead of the group and let Majesty and Morgan flat out run for a good stretch, then turned and ran back to the group. She walked home as quiet as you please, and was covered in sweat, salt, and sand. Loaded like a champ!
What did I learn?
1) work on side passing
2) she does not like to be in the back
3) she follows too closely
4) she has way more energy than I thought. Spent most of my time pulling her back/off others. Shoulders ached for 2 days.
5) she does not like to stand still
6) climbs dunes like a rock star!
7) we do better alone than in backs. Bill says she needs more saddle time.
8) she kept a wary on on the dogs with us. Not sure about that.
We will be leading a group for the ACTHA ride next week. Ought to be interesting.
Good note: Todd commented that I got after Morgan - he said it like it was a compliment
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