The first day I was so unsure she would do it that I didn’t even try and we dismantled the back of the barn that backs up to a pasture to get her in the stall. But then the next time I took her out to hand walk her (the next day) I thought “why not try?”….and voila!
I keep thinking the trailer should be no big deal after this….but of course horse’s brains are one big black hole sometimes…
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Written for the equestrian who is just discovering the sport of endurance, and the more experienced endurance riders alike, learn how to how to easily and intuitively back a trailer, take control of your conditioning and training, recognize and fix a “bonk”, and read the never before told story of Dr. Mel’s first endurance ride.
Wow, that is a very good mare! Fetti and I would have some real trouble with that.
The first day I was so unsure she would do it that I didn’t even try and we dismantled the back of the barn that backs up to a pasture to get her in the stall. But then the next time I took her out to hand walk her (the next day) I thought “why not try?”….and voila!
I keep thinking the trailer should be no big deal after this….but of course horse’s brains are one big black hole sometimes…
She is adorable and such a good girl…