Einstein Walks The Plank

22 minutes - 1.02 miles - Rhulain, Bill with Einstein and Zeus

Bill decided to take Zeus and Einstein for our walk today.  Zeus does well on walks but Einstein has limited leash experience.  After the first couple minutes, Einstein figured out how to stay on his side and to watch Bill's feet for speed and direction.

 

Rhu: What are they doing over there?

Me: It looks like Bill is teaching Einstein how to walk up a plank.

Rhu: Take as long as you need little dog.  I'll be right here eating while you figure it out.

 Me: Well, that didn't take long.  What, two minutes?

Rhu: Dinner's late and snacking time got cut short. Not happy.

Me: Love you Rhu!

So, um, this happened ...

Thursday, August 14th  60 minute ride  80°
Rode with Bill & Majesty

Yeah, I stood up on Morgan's back for the first time

Easy Morgie girl ... almost up ...smile for the camera

Went for a ride with Bill and Majesty. Morgan had "zig-zag-itis" so rather than fight to keep her in a straight line, I decided to ask her to swerve in and out of bushes, dart through brush, turn tight circles around mesquite trees, and hop over small washes in the desert.  Then when she had the opportunity to go straight, she didn't try to move off in any other trajectory.

We got home and Bill yelled "Hey Amber, watch this ..." and he proceeded to put both knees in the saddle and raise his arm above his head.  So, naturally, I had to one up him by standing up, then sliding back into the saddle. Bill asked if I could do that again. Ayup. Morgan stood stock still while he dismounted, turned on his camera, and took a picture (with flash).  Even if it's not a flattering picture, it was still good enough to mark the attempt. You're a fabulous mare Morgan!