I remember when we cot him two winters ago.
I am out in my sub-zero Carharts trying to simply accept a blanket without flinching or pulling away.
The other day, I had him out on the trail practicing his Western trot (slllllooooowwww trot with proper headset).... plus I had a branch dragging behind AND a twig stuck in his bridle so the leaves were flopping all around his face.
Kind of wierd, I know. But I want him to respond properly even with other distractions around him.
cot=got
Dragging a branch is a really good skill for a trail horse to have. I haven't taught it to my horses, but I should. I can't tell you how many times it would've been nice to drop a loop on a downed branch across the trail and drag it out of the way. As it is, I have to get off and lug it out of the way myself.
...slllllooooowwww trot with proper headset...
Sounds like Chinese water torture to me! I'm a gaited horse person and LOVE my speed. ;o)