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Coming Out of Winter

3/17/2019

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March 2019 CT Stationing Challenge
As you’ll see, this winter has been a challenge. My work area and most of my objects are under snow. Besides that, packed snow is now ice, and melting makes puddles. So slippery! All I’ve done for the past 3 months, along with absolutely nothing but feeding, is have the horses (1) come to me when I squat on the ground, and (2) casual connection time (hanging out together). Lots of that and, boy, has it paid off!
Standing on a board or platform is not a challenge so I used a saddle pad. I employed the target to focus the horses’ attention on the area of the pad and had high value treats, carrots and cookies, for putting a foot or feet on it. Jalila finds the target irresistible, Shiraz, not so much, but she does love to come to me when I squat down.
The milestones for each of us in this video aren’t about stepping on the pad. Our progress is remarkable:
  1. Jalila is relaxed.
  2. Shiraz is engaged, happy, and confident.
  3. I’m having fun.
A big shout out to the Red-Winged Black Birds for the soundtrack!
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    Mission Accomplished!

    ​From here on, I’ll also be documenting my work with Shiraz, another Drinkers of the Wind (DWA) Arabian mare who lives with to keep Jalila company. 

    My posts won’t be in progressive order. I'll just add thoughts and fun videos.

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