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Jan 12-13, Continued
Alissa worked with Frosty, he is fine with the yellow
blanket but seems to have an aversion to the red blanket(?), so now he
always gets to wear the red one.
Russ worked with Jack, he got the yellow
one and also trailer loaded several times, with a very patient and quiet
hand he will be quite a horse, he's only 2 yrs old but he's big and strong
and is becoming a favorite here.
Another sentimental favorite is becoming
Mo, he is so "western" looking, like the quintessential Indian pony and
every day he becomes more socialized. He is doing great with the saddle.
Leilani worked with Dusty, "Mr. Personality." I'm sure he will eat up the
crowds and attention he'll have in just another 3 weeks.
On Sunday, Olga, a radio reporter from the Czech Republic came out to
do a feature on the horses. She asked a lot of questions and was
introduced to Dusty who was a friendly ambassador indeed. There were also
some BLM officials there and all of the equine gang behaved very well.
Janet, Cliff, Jackie, Leilani and I were there, along with assorted
children and grandchildren who were 'helping' and interracting,
particularly in the areas of horn-honking, horse cookies, etc!
Jackie has now inducted Mo as the newest member of the horn-honking club! She has a
really good way with him, he accepted the saddle right off, and she was
able to put her foot into each stirrup, letting him get used to the feel of
the toe of her shoe on him and then putting just a little weight onto each
side. He was really calm and great, and she quickly ended the session on
that high note.
She also worked with Frosty, who after their session
didn't want to be let go and followed her around like glue while she was
going to catch Mo. It must be the equine massage class she took yesterday,
she's sneaking something in that makes them love her more....
Janet and Cliff spend all of these sessions mentoring us mentors, while Janet
organizes everything and takes tons of photos and leaps to help when help
is needed (usually by me...) Thanks to all of the mentors in CA and UT, and
the nice words of support we've gotten from elsewhere. This project is a
result of the many years of work and dedication by everyone combined so the
whole group across the country has a lot to be proud of.
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Sharron and Spirit
Newest addition to the "horn honkers" club - Mohawk
Who's smile is bigger,
Leilani's or Magic's?
Sharron relaxing with Jack
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