For anyone with horses, who wants more out of the relationship

[Toby's my baby]

I love watching the training programs by all of the different trainers. I love just sitting out in the pasture with the boys. I've had Austin for about 4 years now, and we have an amazing bond, when I go out there to ride, brush or feed him, I don't even have to go "catch" him, all I do is call his name and he comes. He usually listens better than my dog. Cisco and I don't share such a great bond, as I haven't really spent the time with him as he is my sisters horse. I think he trusts just about anybody though, as he follows you around and is so close to you it is annoying.

I hope your horses continue to progress, sounds like they are doing great so far!! Let us know how it goes!

[Vela]

I played the first "game" with each of them separately. The "friendly" game worked well with Gensana, he is finished with that portion in one session. Gent is a little more "hot" and I'll need to play that game with him a few more times before he is accepting of the rope and stick anywhere on his body. He was fine with everywhere except the insides of each of his hind legs. I can pick up his hind feet with my hands, but he is nervous of a stick and rope being there, so I will move more slowly with him. They are both different and have different needs, so while Gensana is ready to move on to the next game, Gent will spend a little more time on the first until he is completely at ease.