Ain't nuthin like ridin' a finehorse in a new country- Augustus McCrae – Lonesome Dove
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Mooove Cows!
The tail says it All!
Finally, it works out that we meet-up with our friend Janelle, to introduce Farah to cows! Arlene has done this before too! Graig & Julie Ohm have a beautiful ranch where they host occasional classes, within just a few miles of us. It was late afternoon, I had to wake Farah from a nap in the sun!
The three of us warm-up
Craig suggested we warm up in the arena first, Farah recognized her long-time friend Duke & he her! Duke is the most experienced cow pony we know! He & Janelle have entertained us on our beach trips with his amazing spins!
Janelle & Duke make it look easy!
Farah watched with amazing intensity! (Butch met us there & took all the great photos!) Soon, it was our turn to go out!
You want me to do What?
When one calf jumped up on another - I managed to retain my seat for the fast 180 spin! But with Craig on Louie near by - she did walk into the same pen as the small herd!
Hum - they're not moving?
Craig said that some horses can take a couple sessions to walk into the herd! I think we'll leave that for next time! :-) Below is the video Butch took - the tail tells the tale! Farah would stomp her hind foot if I asked her to move further forward that she wanted to!
I should have given her more rein, but had to keep enough control to try to stop any fast action! :-) I wish I was built more like a long-legged Cowboy! The swishing tail made it perfectly clear that Farah was Far Out of her comfort zone!
Time to relax~
She watched with rapt attention while other more experienced horses took there turn, then - suddenly - enough was enough & she started backing up. I moved her over to the arena & asked for a little trot, but got a buck & a grunt! I know her well enough now, to know when it's time to quit!
Really fun to play! I would have Really had fun riding Topsy! First time in a long while that I remembered those days as a kid galloping after Grandpa's herd! I don't know how much fun Farah had - but I do know it was good for her brain! I hope to see improvement next week!
I did this with Gwyn!! They brought cows to the barn I boarded at in Snohomish. We'd previously had a very 'horrific' experience with two lesbian heifers (as I describe it) and Gwyn has been convinced ever since that cows are the devil.
So of course we did a cow clinic :D
We got to follow a braver leader into the cows and that really helped. By the end of the 3 hour clinic Gwyn was pushing them around like she'd never been super scared. I was so pleased I decided to do it!
I would love to do this! It looks like Farah did excellent for her first try. In the very beginning of the video I love how she shakes her head and backs up "This is NOT something I think I want to do!" she is saying. Good job knowing your horse and not pushing her too hard.
We have encountered cows...because there is a woman who rides one on the trails here! Major wasn't scared at the least, but a whole herd would be a different story.
I did this with Gwyn!! They brought cows to the barn I boarded at in Snohomish. We'd previously had a very 'horrific' experience with two lesbian heifers (as I describe it) and Gwyn has been convinced ever since that cows are the devil.
ReplyDeleteSo of course we did a cow clinic :D
We got to follow a braver leader into the cows and that really helped. By the end of the 3 hour clinic Gwyn was pushing them around like she'd never been super scared. I was so pleased I decided to do it!
Good to hear of your positive experience! Hope we improve!
DeleteI would love to do this! It looks like Farah did excellent for her first try. In the very beginning of the video I love how she shakes her head and backs up "This is NOT something I think I want to do!" she is saying. Good job knowing your horse and not pushing her too hard.
ReplyDeleteWe have encountered cows...because there is a woman who rides one on the trails here! Major wasn't scared at the least, but a whole herd would be a different story.