During the same visit the vet and I attended to Highboy, Dewey, and Fason, got them vaccinated and paperwork done so the three of them have all their health papers in order for the expo. Dewey also got a dental. He has a funny mouth, which might partly explain his goofy lips, especially when sedated!
The new dog is settling in well. He now is good about recall, he understands my voice commands and most of my hand signals. There are a couple things left he needs work on, but mostly he's been working well with me and the other dogs and horses. His previous owners came over today to visit and it was a happy reunion. The dog was excited to show them how he now knows how to go over ground poles, jump cross rails, climb on the mounting block, and jump through a hula hoop. I've been playing with different names to see what he wants to be called, and so far he's responding best to Forrest. I came up with that because like Forrest Gump, WHEREVER he goes, he's RUNNING!
I rode Fason for the second time today. He is still on his ulcer medication and seems to gradually be getting less fussy about having his middle groomed. He does prefer the very softest of curry combs and brushes. His ride went well, we had Miles there to help today.
I also fit in some saddle fitting this week for my clients who recently bought horses I chose for them. We had success with the roping saddle for Mark's gelding, Rush, but no luck so far with a trail saddle for Alex's mare, Dancer.
I had a new horse arrive for training this week, an eleven year old registered Quarter Horse gelding who is here for some manners and to find a job. Once I discover what he likes to do we may be offering him for sale, so keep an eye out for updates on this cute dark bay gelding. He is good sized at 15.1 hands tall, but when sharing a fenceline with the gigantic horses like Highboy and Fason he looks quite compact and petite.
Good luck at the Expo!
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