This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The first week with Harrison has gone splendidly. He had his first session leading with me yesterday and I was quite happy about it. Now mind you I am a very NOVICE horseperson and am intimidated easily. He tested me just a wee bit, but I stood my ground and the next thing I knew he was heeling better than most dogs I've owned. I was so happy about it. My 11 year old daughter has been working with him with clicker training (or in this case "whistle" training - takes less coordination on the part of the trainer) and she had him kissing the cat in about two sessions. She said the cat seemed less than thrilled with it, but Harrison will do anything for a treat. Today he had his feet trimmed. What a difference. He looks grand. All of you who told me not to let that stop me from buying him were sure right. He was very well behaved for the farrier. I held him on a lead while the farrier worked on him and that big ol' horse stuck his head in my chest and nestled in as if to say "just give me lovin' and I'll be okay". What a good boy. When I told my husband how well Harrison behaved his response was "It looks like you finally got the horse you set out to get." Tomorrow the vet comes to float his teeth. I hope that goes well too. I've only seen it done once and could barely stand the sound of it. I say who can blame a horse for acting up for that. Yuck.
And one more thing. A while back I said I didn't find the red dun all that pretty. Well it turns out that he is getting prettier day by day. He came from the high desert where the nighttime lows are often below freezing. He had a thick, almost white, winter coat on. Here by the coast we hardly ever get below 40 degrees and he is shedding that white hair out everywhere and getting redder bit by bit. I believe he's going to be quite a handsome fella. (I still might have to paint some stripes though <g>. Just kidding.) Tamara ===== ***^^***^^***^^***^^***^^***^^***^^***^^***^^***^^*** If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things. Rene Descart
