I Have a Surprise ((Pics--Video))

[cloedoll]

I have a mini surprise for you guys! I have been working with Keidas to get him to respond to being ridden in a halter. This is the horse that used to have to have a Tom Thumb in and you would cross your fingers he would stop/listen to you. He had an extremely hard mouth. I finally got him responding to a Kimberwick on the lower slot, then a Kimberwick on the higher slot, then a d-ring snaffle w/ french link mouthpiece and now he listens in a halter. He's come a very long way and I'm proud to say that I was the one who got that stubborn mouth of his to soften up and respect his rider. ;) I won't do most of my riding in a halter, but it's nice to know he listens to it. His stopping is a bit rusty, but in time I bet he will stop on a dime - the point is I don't have a doubt in my mind that he will stop with the halter on.

In the video he is always on the left lead when cantering. I do work him on both leads for an equal amount of time, but the camera died before I could film him on the right lead. :(

I did crawl under Keidas in this video. I obviously trust this horse with my life. I don't see how going under a horse is any different than being on top of one or near one. Either way you are risking your life. One of those things may have a bigger chance of losing your life than the other, but either way, it is risking your life. Last thing, I am aware there is not a helmet on my head and no shoes on my feet. I prefer to not be lectured for any of that, but you do what you feel you need to do. I hope nobody takes any offensive to me mentioning those things, I don't mean it in a rude/offensive way, I just wanted to say that. As I am sure many of you want to express your concerns for my safety. Lol. =P

Now that I said all of that, here is the video! :D

Please watch in high quality.
Riding Keidas Bitless (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwQ8mmIgJ7g)

I personally think he moves more freely bitless and is happier. What do you guys think? See any differences? I wanna hear your opinion as far as that goes. :D

Here are some pictures that were featured in the video.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/cloedoll/Horses/Tacked%20Up/Image60.png

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/cloedoll/Horses/Tacked%20Up/Image66.png

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/cloedoll/Horses/Tacked%20Up/Image62.png

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/cloedoll/Horses/Tacked%20Up/Image64.png

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/cloedoll/Horses/Tacked%20Up/Image65.png

Thank you for reading/watching! I hope you enjoyed the videos and pictures! =D

♥cloedoll
P.S. -- Thank you Morgan (FatSpottedAppy) for helping me choose a song! (:

[palomino]

VERY impressed!!! he looks so light and comfy and responsive! Great job!

[rather-b-riding]

great job! you have come along way with him!

[Blue]

That's great! I think you're right, he moves more freely bitless, you guys both look GREAT! You've done wonders with that horse!

[vicklynn]

I think you and he look wonderful.
I do have one issue though, and you didnt say anything about it.












hes wearing pink AND blue...poor guy is gonna get confused.:p

[FatSpottedAppy]

LOVED it Caitlin! Keidas looks so well trained. I'd love to be able to do that with Melee someday. :)

[doc_western]

you've done a great job with him!! he looks great:cowboy:

[cloedoll]

palomino -- Thank you! He is actually not comfy at first, but after you learn how to ride is gaits, he's pretty dreamy.

rather-b-riding -- Thanks! =)

JGH -- So I'm not the only one who is seeing this, lol. I just thing he has more bounce to his step, heh. Thank you very much! (:

vicklynn -- Ha ha! He looks shmexy in the pink and blue.

Morgan -- Yay, I'm so glad you were able to watch the video finally! Have you checked out the other one yet? I bet Melee will be that amazing, he probably already is, just got to get some things straightened out first! Lol.

doc_western -- Gracias! =D

[Whitedresswind]

AMAZING!! I love the music, lol. Kiedas is doing soo great. He is so cute. aww, it beautiful.

[Gypsy Rose]

I think Keidas looked a lot happier! I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing this.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of Cloe!:cowboy:

[zoel_222]

That was such an awesome video! I love seeing Keidas. His stretches are so cute.

[cheval]

Girl, you can do no wrong!!! Wonderful job!

[cloedoll]

Torie -- You likey the music? Awesome! Thank ya! =D

Gypsy Rose -- Heh, again, I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw he looked slightly happier. I am glad you like my videos. :) I am working on things with Cloe so next video she will look even better hopefully! Ha ha.

Zoe -- Hehe, thanks!

Stace -- Thank you!! You need to get some videos of the pony. ;)

[EnglishGuy]

He looks really good bitless. You two are a great pair.

[Country Girl 43]

Awww...how cute!!! I love the kiss at the end! How do you get him to bow down? Great work as always!

[lovesfortune]

Cute video. Who sings that song? I kinda like it! I hope someday I can ride like that bareback.

[TBgirl]

Very fun video! He does look like he's going along well without the bit. Your a great rider and he seems like one amazing horse!

[alittleoffkey]

He looks great Caitlin! You've done great with him! :D

[cloedoll]

EnglishGuy -- Thanks! I think I might have to consider buying him an actual bitless bridle. :o

CG43 -- Thanks! Currently I just do carrot stretches and that is how he stretches between his legs. Now that I know he is confident doing that, I think I am going to begin to teach him how to actually bow. I'll keep you updated! :)

lovesfortune -- The song is Into the Ocean by Blue October, I love that band. I bet you will, it's so much fun! :D

TBgirl -- Heh, thanks! I sure think he is amazing, if you understand him and his trusts is in you...you can get him to do just about anything. He is really sensitive, though, lol.

Emily -- Thank ya, thank ya!!

[Equine_Woman]

Very good job!!! Keidas looks very relaxed with you on him!! Ya'll make a great team!

[Arrow]

Great job! Love the end! So are you two clicking now?

[Vibe]

Good job! He is so darn cute, cool video, I like tha song. :)

[cloedoll]

Arrow -- Yes! I am so glad I didn't sell him. We are like PB & J. I love him so much and I can tell how much more he trusts me and he is so much more comfortable with everything. I understand him a lot better now, too. Love himmmm. :D

And thank you LoveXMyXMustang!!

[Gret<3sBub]

if you are serious about riding bitless with keidas you may want to take more steps with him to further responsiveness and sensitivity gradually
maybe start with a hackamore then move onto something even more free like bosal and then sidepull
if you are going to continue to ride in a halter i think it would be best to use a rope halter b/c the knots can give you more pressure leverage and control

and also i forgot to mention it is awesome you have been able to use a gentler bit, it really shows your relationship and progress with your horse and probably makes him tons happier

[Whitedresswind]

I never heard of Blue October before, lol, I like em. Thankee, random, sorry, =)

[cloedoll]

Gret<3sBub -- I did state in my original post that I do not plan on riding bitless primarily, just here and there. I also said that I knew his stopping was a bit rusty, but with more training that would improve. I wouldn't want to use a hackmore because I do not think I would be able to do more finesse things and I would not need the leverage. I also do not think I could do more finesse things with a bosal. He is responding well to the halter in the mean time and with more training, things can only get better. And thank you vury much for the compliment, I think he is tons happier than he was in the Tom Thumb. (:

[ItsPrimeTime]

Are you wearing white/tan shorts?!?! Doesn't he get sweaty and get your shorts dirty?! I did that once and stained my shorts... Hahahha :)

You guys look awesomee!!! I used to ride like you when I did ride :) No helmet, no shoes, nada. All natural! I love it.

[cloedoll]

Are you wearing white/tan shorts?!?! Doesn't he get sweaty and get your shorts dirty?! I did that once and stained my shorts... Hahahha :)

You guys look awesomee!!! I used to ride like you when I did ride :) No helmet, no shoes, nada. All natural! I love it.

They were grey, ha ha. Yep, my shorts get EXTREMELY dirty - dirt, sweat, the works. xD I have certain shorts that are just for horseback riding, lol. It's funny, on Cloe I have black shorts and my butt is covered in white hair by the time I'm done riding her, lol.

That's awesome! Are you going to start riding again?

[ItsPrimeTime]

Riding? I'm not sure... Maybe one day. When I rode this summer, the spark and fire just wasn't there like it was before.. I think when I grow up and have my own place (haha), I will be able to have Minis and a few big guys. I want a horse like Cloe where I can hop on with a halter and just ride. I used to have two... but things happened and I couldn't handle riding anymore. I think it was fate though... If I didn't sell one, I would have never met Rockypoo... He's my world.

[cloedoll]

Cloe took so long to get to that point, ha ha, but I agree it's vury nice. Also, there isn't anything wrong with not riding, what you do with the mini's seems like a lot of fun! And si, Rocky is precious!!

[jeezitsjacki]

Great job! you guys look great together. Im glad that you are clicking more now