Blanket And Rope And Bit!

Sunshine has been worked three days in a row! That’s a first for him

We’ve been getting used to the rope, then the blanket. Today both were combined. Next time I’ll put a saddle on him!

Well. A bareback pad. Not going to risk my saddle just yet. Not even as good as he’s being. Small steps.

Today he also took a bit for the first time!

Yesterday we targeted it and made sure he was comfortable with the headstall over his ears. Today I slipped it in while he was chewing.

He was so busy getting used to the feel of the bit he could hardly concentrate on anything else for the rest of the session. Maybe that’s why the blanket was such a complete non concern.

The bit wont be touched for a long time. He will get plenty of time to get used to it and comfortable before it ever gets touched.

If he doesn’t like the bit, well go bitless. It’s up to him. I would like a horse that can go in the beautiful bit I found in one of our barns, so it would be nice if he could be my eventual bridle horse.