Willie Brag

[Cat]

I keep marveling at the difference between Willie and Bandit. I've only had Willie a little over a week, but have had Bandit over 2 years.

Well I went away for 2 days for work. Tonight is the first time I could actually go out and do anything with the horses. Bandit? Couldn't get near the little brat. I could have pushed the issue but you know what? He is leaving Saturday and I would rather spend the energy on the horse I am keeping.

Willie was a little jumpy getting a lead on him, but it was more of a excitement than avoiding. He lead beautifully and we got to the arena. Didn't seem to take a step back at all in where we left off. In fact by the time I was ready to leave him I had tossed a rope over his back a bit and pet all over his face - yeah, you know the face he hasn't wanted me to touch much - right up front over the blaze. And *gasp* I got to touch ears!

So then I turned him loose. Later when I went out to catch him, he didn't want to get caught. Only took me about 5 minutes to convince him that yes, being caught was the way to go (he's lazy and he would rather be caught than work! LOL) and the very first place I was able to touch him was right on front of his face. So he seems to be getting over the head shy issue very rapidly.

Then leading back to the barn he spooked (kitty dashed between his feet and it was getting dark) but he jumped and side stepped and what not, but did not invade my space at all. Settled right down and went right back to the proper spot for him to lead from. We'll be hitting the trails in no time! :p

I'm loving this pony!

[JetLagaside]

Aww that's so awsome!

[shynbvs]

yay! You sound like ur having a great time!

[Gypsy Rose]

That's great! Please keep us updated on how things go with him.

[lovesfortune]

hmmm... I think we need pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Glad to hear he is working out so nicely for him. Especially after 2 days away!

[Cat]

LOL - more pics? There are 2 threads with pics floating around already. It was too dark tonight - maybe this weekend. I did try to braid his forelock today, but it wouldn't stay and kept "boinging" undone. Will need several ties to keep it neat looking. LOL. Maybe I will take pictures of that.

[lovesfortune]

LOL - more pics? There are 2 threads with pics floating around already.

Yes. More please. :) He's one of those I can't get enough of! You are lucky!

[FatSpottedAppy]

It sounds like you two are really getting along.. And I agree, more pictures. Can't get enough of him.. He's gorgeous!

[Sundays Man]

Kewl. Glad things are going well with Willie.

[dustys_girlly]

congratz on the progress. its always nice when you dont have to work back wards. lol and i agree more pictures are ALWAYS a good thing.

[jeezitsjacki]

yay! sounds like you two are getting along great, and he is progressing quickly

[Arrow]

He sure sounds like a great addition to the family, brimming with personality!:)

[OwnedByOurHorses]

Glad to hear about how well you are both getting along.. Sounds like you and willie are going to be truely great together

[Cat]

Willie has been wormed today and introduced to the other boys. We did put Bandit in a stall because Bandit is so dominant and I figure there would be issues there - and why bother when he is leaving saturday?

There was some squeeling between Toby and Willie (they have had introductions over the fence except Bandit keeps driving Toby away) and stomping and such, but they settled down together quickly and started nibbling. Then we introduced Drifter and there was one snort and drifter wandered away.

Then I put Apache out there. Now Apache is a draft cross and the largest of our horses and going on 4 years old. He CLACKED his teeth like you see a foal do! LOL - I was rolling laughing at him. I wasn't expecting it.

So now they are all out there eating hay together and Bandit is in a stall. It went much smoother than I had expected. Introducing horses always makes me nervous.

Tomorrow we are going shopping and getting renewing our cell phone contracts - so don't expect photos until the weekend. But I will get more!

[42many]

That's great! Congratulations.

[carla]

Glad all is going so great! And it's a good feeling to get all the intros over with too, I'm sure. Can't wait for pics!

[Dakota Sunrise]

Awe, what a good boy! Congrats.:)