#3 year old
Second ride on Booner! So far no silly bucks, doing very well. Not great at steering but all I care about is good ol forward motion! Done walk, trot. I won’t canter until ride 5.
He is very smart, willing, and playful. He is extremely mouthy, chews on.. everything. Wasn’t paying attention and he got the stirrup stuck in his mouth and was bent in half, was surpised he didn’t flip himself. He just stopped and stared at me until I got it out. I like that he looks to people for help. Felt bad for the guy, was totally shaken up. But broke himself from eating the stirrup.
All around he has been a pleasant 3 year old.
I believe as he ages he would be good at either Westren or English, and trails. As the owner says “He is just too short back for runnin’, but could do go for anything else.”
And I agree!
Booner boy is doing great! Just chilling with him after all the fun saddle stuff!
Terrible photos of the 3 year old I have been breaking for my neighbor! Another Appaloosa. Gelding, named Booner. My neighbor was so impressed how good I did with Ember he asked me to break his 3 year old. He breeds for racing but says Booners back is too short to run, and wants him to still have a good life.. requested I train the guy and get him a good life! I agreed, earnestly. Love starting 3 year olds, no bad habits, just all play and wanting to have a good time.
What a joy!
Booner and I have done 10 rides and I am IN LOVE with this guy. He is so willing, so unfazed by new things, and just loves the attention!
After brushing him out I braided the bit of mane he has, it was cracking me up. I may roach his mane per owners request soon. But he just loves the attention, and I love giving it to him.