Whisper's Week in Review

Whisper has had a fairly busy week. He met his new handler/trainer and had a farrier appointment. Here’s how his week went. Sunday – 25 minute lunge with saddle/bridle; Monday – 25 minute lunge with surcingle/bridle; Tuesday – 30 minute catch and release training; Wednesday – farrier; Thursday-30 minute lunge with surcingle/bridle; Friday – 15 minute lunge, 15 minute walkabout. A note about the ‘catch and release’ training. This was the first time Callie tried to catch Whisper in order to work with him. He embarked on his usual song and dance when a new person tries to catch him. Callie was able to turn the tables on him and use his shenanigans against him. She hasn’t had any further problems catching him.

I lunged him for about 30 minutes today and am very happy with his responsiveness. Most impressive was his willingness to walk calmly for six circuits in each direction. He only broke into a trot a couple times and returned to the walk when cued. This is a first and to me indicates he is very relaxed with the entire process. Still working on the first ride person.