Quad's lesson yesterday

Quad was much softer and more responsive during yesterday's lesson.  He paid attention to Maia and didn't show "tude" once!  (...knock on wood!)  I was really pleased with him.  She took him to the tie rack, picked up his feet, cleaned them, brushed him all over, then sprayed him with fly spray.  He's always been very good about standing for fly spray.  She saddled him and took him to the round pen and worked him there and he was very responsive.  He got sweaty, so he got a nice, cool shower as a reward for his good behavior.  Ahhhh....that felt good!  He's very friendly and seeks me out whenever I visit.  He loves to have attention, so today I brushed him all over and put some SWAT on him.  He's becoming much more relaxed around both Maia and me and he enjoys his time out of his corral, during his lessons.

Quad's lesson

Quad is doing so well! I'm pleased with his progress. He can still show a little "tude", but he is much smoother going both directions now. He gets a lesson every week and today is lesson day!

Quad's lesson

Quad's lesson

Maia, my trainer, is working on ground work with Quad. He needs a lot of ground work, so she is giving him a lesson every week. He definitely has an "off" side, and she works both sides. She always brings her English saddle for him. Doesn't he look good in it? When she believes he's ready, she'll take him for a ride. Okay. Photos posted...phew! I don't know WHAT the problem is with Blogger, but I was able to upload these photos for the last 3 entries...(crossing fingers)...We'll be on the road until July 4th...back to the Sierras we go! I won't have high speed Internet at all, but may be able to publish a couple of posts without photos, which means I'll have to wait until we return! Have a good weekend and great 4th of July! See you next week.