Shinanigans

Well, after quite a bit of time in between, Sammi and I managed to get together so she could help me with Calypso's training. The last time she was out, I had ridden Onyx bareback and we both got quite the unwanted work out (let's just say he was seriously considering bucking me twice at least). We worked with Calypso while Doc and whoever else spectated (BAH) and given my extreme anxiety disorder, I was tense and Calypso could probably sense it, whoops. xD; We didn't even get the bit in once, but that's okay. We walked her around a bit and she determined that when I got on her, she wouldn't be sure what I wanted her to do, so teaching her voice commands for movement would make her more confident.

She also felt that dipping the bit in coke would help her, so I'll have to try. =3 Because of said anxiety (performance anxiety is what my mom calls it, I hate that term though- reminds me of a dude who can't get a stiffy for his gal), I put Calypso away instead of working with her more so Doc would leave me the hell alone.

A while after Sammi left, Dawn surprised me by popping up at the barn and dropping off Onyx's new boots. =3 But then he had rubs from the old ones and they must stay off for a bit.

Also, I found out Laura is REALLY into the Parelli scene. I kind of want to convert her to "anything but," but whatever... I can resist. Her horses are broke, so whatever helps her. At least that explains why she suddenly purchased a round pen.


ETA
I later found out the round pen is 60 ft, and I think I will invest in a 50-60 one myself, it is plenty big.