Turnout Fun

Tuesday, October 14th  5 minute ride  
Solo

Morgan giving me a hug before we rode

I only had a few minutes, so I tossed on a headstall and clambered on Morgan's back.  We stayed in the turnout pen.  The other horses were wandering around the turn out impatiently waiting for dinner, so we got some interesting reactions.  

First there was Wasabi:

She threw a hissy fit ... kicking up dirt, snorting, racing about

Then she decided to play "follow the leader" .... with her being the leader, of course

Then there was Majesty:

He looked pitiful ... this is his "I'm starving, please feed me" face

Two laps around the turn out and I hopped off and fed everyone.  Just a quick pick me up before heading to the town council meeting.

January 23, 2013 - Morgan, 10 minutes

Dark, stormy night.  Threw feed in everyone's buckets but couldn't resist a ride.  Saddled Morg up while she ate.  That girl is such a trooper!

Told her two quick laps in the turn out and she was done - one lap to the left, one lap to the right, and she headed to her stall.  I laughed and said I wasn't quite done yet so she took me for one more lap.  Such an awesome horse.

Side note: Bill rode Majesty on January 20th.  I was too sick to go.

April 18, 2012

Hopped on Wasabi bareback for a quick ride in turn out.  Fought me less for her head, but won't walk to the end or all the way around arena.  In her defense, it was an hour past dinner.  Initially, I had to make her run a lap and a half to halter her, but when I released her she came right to me.

April 9, 2012

Rode Sundance, Smoke & Wasabi around the turnout; bareback with bitless.

• Sundance was limping at a walk, so kept it to one lap and then to her stall.
• Smoke took a few tries to get her to hold still, but allowed me to hop on.  Rode basically to her stall.
• Wasabi wouldn't line up at stall.  Tried a few times then tied up the reins and sent her on a few laps.  Stood still.  As soon as I got on, the wind picked up, so I asked her to hold still.  Never moved!  Didn't fight me so much for her head, and walked to her stall when asked (verbal).  Stall was closed, so she tried nosing it open.  I reached forward and opened it - no spooking.  She's pushy about food.

April 8, 2012

45 minutes

Rode Majesty, Morgan & Wasabi around the turnout, bareback with bitless.

• Majesty was a gem
• Morgan does not like to stand next to mounting stool.  Took 4 tires before I could mount.  Have to be very careful with cues because she is so sensitive.
• Mustang stood like a rock for mounting.  She does not walk off until the command is given.  Gives a little crowhop before moving out into a trot.  Fights for her head.  Wanted to go out the gate and fought me for a few minutes before I could get her off the gate.