One of the things I really like to do is brush my horses at liberty. It makes me feel like they want me to do it and appreciate having it done. Today, I brushed the baby horse with the strip hair groomer tool all over, even near her feet, and brushed out her forelock, mane, and tail. She stood there quietly, even when Grace came over to check on us. I love this horse more each day.
Around dinner time, we worked on leading around the yard on the lead line and halter. We worked on not stopping to eat grass every time we whoa. The big horses were getting their baths, so we walked through the hose a couple of times – water is very scary. I’ll need to add this to the list of things to work on. Picked up both front feet several times, this time being careful to keep her head up and away from my back so she won’t try to nibble on me. Back feet will be exciting.