I do need to come up with something a bit more comfortable for him and was thinking as he gets his balance better maybe he can go in a buddy seat behind me. We will see but for now he is still okay up in front. As he is only 5 months he still can't walk along for very long but that will also come as he gets older.
In regards to desensitizing my horses. All I can say that it is many miles of riding, wet saddle blankets and making sure that every scary monster or obstacle that you come across is introduced and explored. Also, having their trust and being the leader makes a big difference as they are accepting of anything that you ask. Dakota is especially accepting and I call him my "Star Trek Horse" as he bodly goes where no horse has gone before. He accepts any kind of vehicle, heavy logging equipment, chain saws, blowers, musical bands, all animals, sirens, lights, helicopters, parachutists and even had a remote control plane flying over our heads once. He is quite special. My other horses are pretty much the same but like to stop, look and assess more often. My husband and I laugh because we purchased a quarter mare 9 years ago and had her shipped over from the US. She is a daughter of a 3 time world champion reining and cutting stallion. Guess what? She is scared to death of Swiss cows in the field with big bells. But, in the arena she'll work them fine for cutting and team penning work. Who would figure.
Jenga is quite cautious around the horses when on the ground which is good. It is funny how he can pick up on a "stink eye" and know where his place is.
Sanji loves the snow and cold
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Of course, he has a Hurtta Extreme Overall coat on (a high-quality product). This dog doesn't care about weather temps, rain, snow, or wind. He just wants out to mark territory, defecate, and hunt. Will go out anytime, but particularly vocal about it in the morning.
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@sanjibasenji I am really hoping for snow this winter - Five minutes playing around in the cold snow will drive their quicks right back and you can really cut their nails properly without risk of hurting them.
Send 'em out to play in it and then cut nails - trauma free for all concerned !
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I had no idea that weather affected the length of the quick. That's really useful information. THANKS
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@sanjibasenji Cold will drive the quicks back - it isn't easy to make 'em stand in icy water for a while, but they love to play out in that white stuff which we see here once every five years or so. Some was forecast for the Midlands (I am in the South East) a couple of days ago but I don't think much came of it.
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@sanjibasenji Love the videos. He looks really good and having fun too. Good sit stay!
