Trailer loading time

Bob brought our new horse trailer home! I just had to see what Sparkler would do.

Sometimes things do go well and this was one of the few. I had her on and off 3 times. The first time, she just zipped on and off nicely. The second time, she was a bit explosive--doing a tap dance on her tippy toes so we unloaded her quickly. The third time she was so much better. Let's hope this isn't a fluke and on Saturday, she'll load for her first trip.

Saturday, the E-Academy is dong a groundwork training workshop at a stable near Elk Mound. There is a second day trail training workshop. I'm half hopeful that I might take Sparkler on it, but I need to ride her a few times beforehand.

So I tried the new saddle again. There weren't enough holes in the cinch strap so I had to tie it. But I couldn't get her to stand by the mounting block I just bought. She's terrified of it.

Away from the block, I had Bob hold her steady while I tried to mount and she just bolted and hit Bob in his head with her head.

Obviously, we are rushing things.