Oh, just remembered...how's your daughter doing with the new horse? how's the breaking going?
Becky
Thanks for remembering. I think it's going well - slowly - but that's OK. She has taught him to stand tied. She (and our wonderful barefoot trimmer - farrier) have him where they can trim and clean his feet with (mostly) good behavior. She's had a bridle on him - and a pad and saddle.
We are trying to find an affordable round pen to work with him this summer. Budget is tight now and so far - we haven't found anything.... The farrier even offered to loan her one but it will be several months before he get his back. I think she will start making more progress when she's finished with classes and extra-things.... She even stated she didn't want to go to camp this summer - just stay home and work with "Dash" every day. :)
It is a good project for her - it is stretching her a bit - but (so far) she has risen to the challenges.