Don has been working on Silver Bullet and we are quite impressed with his mentality and ability and willingness to learn. He came to us pretty much an unhandled 3 year old and has turned into quite a pocket pony. He has a wonderful disposition, very curious and mischivious, with a sparkle in his eye which is a combination of "what can I get into" and "who me I would never do that"
He is just fun to sit around and watch, always looking for some kind of trouble to cause:)
He had has first full grooming session, head to toe, to remove the winter build up of hair and such. Once he figured out that it actually felt good and we were not going to flay his skin away with the shedding blade, he stood quietly. Had a few camel lips going along the way:)
He is getting real good about being caught now, will stand and face nicely and Don can walk right in at catch him without a hitch. He remembers everything, his retention of information is amazing to see. ONce you show him something he has it and doesn't forget. He is a very willing and giving young man and he is being groomed to be a nice kids pony and maybe a future prospect for an up and coming Young Dakota Rider.
Then we worked on saddling and unsaddling, blankets, weight, flex, etc. Took everything in stride, very curious about everything going on around him.
Finally Don stepped up in the saddle after all the prep work was finished and Silver just walked away like he had been saddled every day of his life.
Quiet and calm, he did fantastic. Don kept the ride short, just a few trips around the pen, then dismounted, unsaddled, groomed and loved on him some more and let him play.
Repeated the next day without incident.
What a fantastic young man, this guy will make a fine saddle horse for anyone.
The kids are already fighting over who gets to ride him first:)
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