Buster's Clinic

I watched the colt-starting clinic on Thursday and Sunday. Missed the days in between but still got a lot from the 1st day and the last. The 1st day was very exciting. Watching those young horses get saddled and then put in a ring together was crazy. They had to re-establish the herd everytime a new horse came in. It was amazing to see those sweet horses turn into a wild herd. It was like they had never been domesticated at all. It gave me a whole new appreciation for a horse.

Two things I walked away with that I can put into action right now are to use meaning when presenting something to the horse and to have purpose in whatever you do with the horse. I already knew both, but it was a good reminder and I don't think they had really sunk in for me yet. Watching good horsemen do what they do can really make me feel that I know nothing. But then I remind myself of where I was even just last summer and where I am now. I still have so much to learn but being critical of myself will only hurt my confidence. I am right where I should be today and will continue to learn with an open mind and a happy heart.

Now I'm off to the barn. :)