Bad day and snowing- Kelsey

Today was a very rough day for me. I went to the field and got Dante he was fine then. I put him in the barn and he goes crazy he wouldn't stop for me. I was very scared. I try a couple of times to stop him and he wouldn't listen to me. Mrs. Cloutier helped me when I gave up. She said do not let Satan get a foot hold. God is going to help He is in control. We prayed..

I got him in his training halter that helped some but he was still not listening very well. Kayla helped me out we tied him up and went to get a new lead rope. I stood in the back very scared I was not happy at all. But God helped me though it. Mrs. Cloutier and I worked on the ground today it wasn't fun but I learned a lot today.

We put him in the ring and make him stand the whole time and back him up he stared to resist my command so we backed him all the way back and forth. He tired to bite us he was getting mad but he didnt get away with it.

He kept getting in my space and being rude but I didn't let him do it. I walked him around and told him he was a good boy but I was so ready to be done with him . I put him out but he tried to bite me. I got very mad. I told him I was the boss. I put him and and said good job listening today. I fed him and he went crazy. I think the cold weather is starting to make him more hungry...But he still need to show me respect. But I need to trust God and not lean on my own understanding.
-Kelsey

A bad and cold day - Kayla

Today was freezing! it was the first snow day. Dante gave Kesley troube (she'll tell you about that later) and then when I went to get Danny, he ran from me. No matter what I did he ran away. Thats huge. He usually walks right up to me. but today he turned tail and ran in the opposite direction! I was freezing. I prayed that God would help me, I was cold, my legs were tired and I was not in the mood to run after my horse.

Mrs. Cloutier saw me struggling out in the field and came to help me. She tried to catch him and he ran away from her. She said he thinks he's running now, I'll show him what running is. She made him run all over the field. It sounded really cool. But I was so tired I didn't really care. I was mad. I sat on the fence and prayed for a while. Mrs. Cloutier chased Danny up and down the field. He finally got the message and stood for her to catch him. This took about 45 minutes. I didn't give him any treats I fed him a bucket of feed, picked his feet and turned him loose.

It wasn't very fun, but it was worth it because I was able to grow, and also able to teach my horse that I can be more stubborn than he can. I will post pictures soon. Bye!

-Kayla

Kayla

2 days ago Kelsey, Emily and Hunter went out to the farm with me. Emily and hunter filmed and interviewed and Kelsey and I rode. I didnt want to ride but Mrs. Cloutier and I'm so glad she did. I had so much fun. He was a little disobiedient but hey thats part of being a horse owner you cant expect everything to be perfect!