Story finally had her first 100% positive day at the barn. I love the mare to bits, but she has to look at everything, touch everything, smell everything, move everywhere- so it gets exhausting. In the crossties it was close to impossible to groom Story, blanket Story, pick Story's hooves, wrap Story's legs- the list goes on. I wanted to give her a few days to "settle in" and see if she would revert to good manners, but at one week (Tuesday) I decided to say enough is enough. So poor Story had a bit of shock to her ego that day, every time she moved in the crossties she was smacked or kneed (NOT roughly, I don't want anyone to think I am beating this horse!), she didn't like it but Wednesday, less punishment was needed- AND she gave me less trouble picking her feet, and taking her boots on and off. Today, Story was great! She picked up all four feet without one kicking threat, and *GASP* stood still during her grooming!
It is a small improvement, and surely steps will be taken backwards in progress somedays- but I am just so happy with her right now!
Savannah
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