Glory's Training Log

Logan-24- · 08-26-2008, 11:16 AM

Figured it'd be easier than posting countless topics

Since I started running out of things to do with Glory I started doing some tricks with her the week before last or somewhere around there. Which consisted of kneeling, but mostly laying down. She's done very well on this.

August 24, 2008:

Glory anticipated the trick and promptly lifted her foot, yet she accustomed to guidance so she filled her 'frustration' with a pawing movement. Quickly corrected Glory was guided slightly back and she took a knee quickly and remained down for several seconds; treat gained. Shortly afterwards I enticed and encouraged her to go all the way, she was reluctant at first but grunting a sigh she plopped on her side and laid down with another grunt. Happily chewing on the grass; treat gained.

Her lunging session was a mess as she had an audience. After settling down she moved out on the walk, trot, and canter with verbal commands promptly and successfully. Following the lunging each way she was requested to join up by which she did willingly.

Taken to the mounting block she was requested to stand patiently; succeeded. Glory was asked to stay as I walked away to get her bridle and my helmet. After two attempts she stood patiently. Tolerated weight in the stirrup and only once shifted lightly. Putting on her bridle with the English hackamore I went past just applying weight to the stirrup. I gently swung my leg over and settled in the saddle gently. Glory's weight shifted every so slightly left and right; gauging the newly acquired weight.

The remainder of the lesson consisted of trying to get her to walk out; while she had no clue what tapping on the sides equalled she did move out for so many strides when asked to walk. No bucks, no ears pinned, no agitated tail swishing.

Video Link to First Ride:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ_4buLtKHE

August 24th was an absolute success.

August 25, 2008

Like always Glory's lesson starts out with a few stretches and her trick. Glory took a knee quickly; treat gained. When asked to go further she again plopped down and happily chowed down on the grass. Patiently waited to be requested to stand. This notion was followed by two more for the audience she acquired. All three times she laid down gratefully and arose when requested. However the final lay down she did attempt to get up when she was not requested; quickly corrected she waited several seconds before I stood and asked her to; treat gained.

Pics of Tricks:

Glory's trick session was again followed by a lunging session. She did very well in the beginning, however when I prepared to quit she turned sour. Typical mare attitude arose in her and she refused to listen to verbal cues. A bag of grain I had used as a weight 'supplement' to Glory (get used to weight) had been damaged courtesy of her. So now an open bag of grain proved to be more important than joining up. Promptly Glory was driven out from the center and forced to do several more rounds of lunging. A second attempt to join up was a success.

Again worked on patiently standing by the mounting block, standing as I walked away and asking her to walk with me when requested. All of which she successfully did without hesitation. Again I applied weight to her stirrup and lightly swung my leg over her back for one more attempt to start walking.

Guided by a parent on foot I worked on connecting the tapping with my heels, asking her to walk, and having the parent guide her forward in an attempt to have her associate "Walk and tap to the sides; means walk." While she walked more willingly she is very dependent on people and does not feel comfortable moving out alone. But it's fine because this pretty much sums up the riding for this year. She's got the sensation and will be started more consistently in the Spring

maplelawnstables · 08-26-2008, 11:56 AM

She looks great and looks like she enjoys it too. Just a thought, have you tried standing on the side you're asking her to lay down on? That way it's a little easier to hold her foot (you can hold it with your hand or run the lead rope around the horn) and there aren't any feet to accidently get bopped by. Have fun!

Logan-24- · 08-26-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maplelawnstables

She looks great and looks like she enjoys it too. Just a thought, have you tried standing on the side you're asking her to lay down on? That way it's a little easier to hold her foot (you can hold it with your hand or run the lead rope around the horn) and there aren't any feet to accidently get bopped by. Have fun!

I have tried, however, she tends to try and lean on me (even if I'm not close enough to be leaned on) and it makes it easier on the mom when I'm not on the side she's going down on

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08-26-2008, 11:16 AM
Logan-24- Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 470	Glory's Training Log Figured it'd be easier than posting countless topics Since I started running out of things to do with Glory I started doing some tricks with her the week before last or somewhere around there. Which consisted of kneeling, but mostly laying down. She's done very well on this. August 24, 2008: Glory anticipated the trick and promptly lifted her foot, yet she accustomed to guidance so she filled her 'frustration' with a pawing movement. Quickly corrected Glory was guided slightly back and she took a knee quickly and remained down for several seconds; treat gained. Shortly afterwards I enticed and encouraged her to go all the way, she was reluctant at first but grunting a sigh she plopped on her side and laid down with another grunt. Happily chewing on the grass; treat gained. Her lunging session was a mess as she had an audience. After settling down she moved out on the walk, trot, and canter with verbal commands promptly and successfully. Following the lunging each way she was requested to join up by which she did willingly. Taken to the mounting block she was requested to stand patiently; succeeded. Glory was asked to stay as I walked away to get her bridle and my helmet. After two attempts she stood patiently. Tolerated weight in the stirrup and only once shifted lightly. Putting on her bridle with the English hackamore I went past just applying weight to the stirrup. I gently swung my leg over and settled in the saddle gently. Glory's weight shifted every so slightly left and right; gauging the newly acquired weight. The remainder of the lesson consisted of trying to get her to walk out; while she had no clue what tapping on the sides equalled she did move out for so many strides when asked to walk. No bucks, no ears pinned, no agitated tail swishing. Video Link to First Ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ_4buLtKHE August 24th was an absolute success. August 25, 2008 Like always Glory's lesson starts out with a few stretches and her trick. Glory took a knee quickly; treat gained. When asked to go further she again plopped down and happily chowed down on the grass. Patiently waited to be requested to stand. This notion was followed by two more for the audience she acquired. All three times she laid down gratefully and arose when requested. However the final lay down she did attempt to get up when she was not requested; quickly corrected she waited several seconds before I stood and asked her to; treat gained. Pics of Tricks: Glory's trick session was again followed by a lunging session. She did very well in the beginning, however when I prepared to quit she turned sour. Typical mare attitude arose in her and she refused to listen to verbal cues. A bag of grain I had used as a weight 'supplement' to Glory (get used to weight) had been damaged courtesy of her. So now an open bag of grain proved to be more important than joining up. Promptly Glory was driven out from the center and forced to do several more rounds of lunging. A second attempt to join up was a success. Again worked on patiently standing by the mounting block, standing as I walked away and asking her to walk with me when requested. All of which she successfully did without hesitation. Again I applied weight to her stirrup and lightly swung my leg over her back for one more attempt to start walking. Guided by a parent on foot I worked on connecting the tapping with my heels, asking her to walk, and having the parent guide her forward in an attempt to have her associate "Walk and tap to the sides; means walk." While she walked more willingly she is very dependent on people and does not feel comfortable moving out alone. But it's fine because this pretty much sums up the riding for this year. She's got the sensation and will be started more consistently in the Spring __________________

08-26-2008, 11:56 AM
maplelawnstables Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 207	She looks great and looks like she enjoys it too. Just a thought, have you tried standing on the side you're asking her to lay down on? That way it's a little easier to hold her foot (you can hold it with your hand or run the lead rope around the horn) and there aren't any feet to accidently get bopped by. Have fun!