When I got out the to barn, I got Regalo's grain and fed him. I showed him the catch rope and he immediately went into his stall. I just sat outside and waited, finally he stuck his head out and looked at me, "you coming in or not?" It was so funny. I am starting to think this is his game. I finally went in and put my hand on his butt and he turned and looked at me and I put catch rope on him.
He then went out and ate some grass around his pen. I did all the Parelli games and then saddled him up. We put fly wraps on him and he danced around a little and then just settled down.
It took me forever to find the right spot to mount him. He was quiet, patient and very kind. He had Catherine talking away to him, Laura holding the stirrup and me trying to mount from every which way. LOL Finally, I got on the offside and he was find. Laura walked me around and I got my balance and he was perfect. I talked to him and petted him. What a brave boy he was. Then we walked him over to the railroad ties and I put foot down, reached for the rail and took leg over his butt. All this was in slow motion. HA HA
Laura rode him around and had some fun. I gave Catherine a ride on line. I untacked him and put him in his pen with soaked alfalfa cubes. Life is good.
Then we broke out the margaritas and made a toast. I have the best set of barn buddies.
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