[Beaker]

Hi ladies.

I am feeling better, thanks.

I went into work today from 8-12, then went up to the trainer's place and rode. Levi was a pill, and started getting himself all worked up before I even got a saddle on him. I had my trainer get on him, and she rode him for about 20 minutes before he realized "Oh! This work thing! I remember!" He kicked up a bit of a fuss when I got on, but stopped when he realized that I wasn't going to stand for it either. He also tried to kick both of us, which is really out of character. We both yelled at and laid into him in stereo which was a big surprise.

I think he's testing the ground, and seeing if he actually has to behave in the new place. (Yes! Of course!) I think that things will be fine now. It was the first time that he'd been ridden since he's been there, so I was expecting some sort of a show. Once I got off, he was back to the old Levi.

Also while I was up on him, the neighbor's kid came buzzing up and down the dirt road next to the place on a four wheeler to intentionally try and spook the horses. No one some much as flicked an ear, which was good. (No doubt disappointing to the kid. )

[HairOfTheDog]

You should take some pictures of the new place for us when you’re out there!

[Duchess47]

That’s great. I’m glad that Levi fell back into work easily. And very cool that the four wheeler didn’t bother him. Next, train him to chase dogs instead of run from them :)

[FrogInABlender]

...I think he's testing the ground, and seeing if he actually has to behave in the new place...

Just like a kid! He thought he was just on one big long vacation and shouldn't have to work. Guess he learned different! ;o)