settling in
So Flame has been at the new farm for just over a week now and in that time he’s settled in quite nicely. He hasn’t been this calm since I cannot even remember. Last night, I think I figured out why.
The farm that we board at is quite a bit more older and established than most of the stables in the area. From my little “riding in Ottawa” book, it’s been around for more than 20 years. There are 3 horses there.. that have been there for the last 20 years*L* The newest boarder besides me and the new guy, is like 5 years? The turn around is quite slow. The tiny little quiet town we’re in is dead quiet. It’s just quiet there. The barn “traffic” is next to none. The most the horses see all day are themselves, the lady that owns the place, and the girl that works there. Have I mentioned that it’s really quiet there?
Last night Flame did something, that quite honestly I don’t think he’s ever done. He stood quietly, in cross ties, while I completely groomed him and bustled around in the isle taking care of things. I think he blinked twice*L* The only time he moved, was when I asked him to step over. I lunged him pretty seriously for 20 minutes, and his respitory rate was back to resting in under 2 minutes, so I think he’s ready to get down to work :) I’m gonna start lunging with full tack tomorrow, side reins and all.. make him work.. and do that for a week or two..
