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Mac video from schooling day!; Remember, he knows nothing...
Topic Started: Jun 10 2010, 06:57 AM (202 Views)
Fish Cheeks
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Ok, here are the three videos Mr. Fishy took with his iPhone on our XC schooling day. They are very short. Please remember that Mac knows NOTHING except having a rider on his back. Steering is okay but not very precise. Where to put his head isn't even a discussion right now. I'm mostly concerned about going forward and coming back and going in whatever direction I want!

Here's the little log: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZULKwiZ9qo (we had walked over this log probably 20 times before trotting over)

Here's the up bank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yynr2zz7pCg (we had schooled another up bank in another field and had gone up and down the sloped sides of this already - LOVE having the horn so I have something to grab on to so I don't hit him in the mouth!)

And going into and splashing in the water: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPSW4C1sh18&feature=channel (his phone wouldn't focus for some reason so it is blurry. Also, I think Mac was a little freaked out that he couldn't see through the water since it was so milky-colored!)

So there you have it, my mustang pony's first outing!
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Love me some Mac! He's such a good boy and you're doing a great job with him. :D

they crack me up with the water: they'll be all like "hell no" and then you get a foot or two in and they start pawin and splashing water up on their belly, maybe wantin' to lay down...just makin' a mess. Silly horses.
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:clap: :clap: :clap:

I love how he just takes things in his stride...
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The bank was just too cute. :teehee:
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<3 <3 I love his attitude and his willingness to try anything. You are doing a wonderful job with him!
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He's the Mac-daddy for sure! What a trooper. I LOFF him. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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I love the pawing in the water! :teehee: My late field hunter would bitch and moan about creek crossings, but once he was in, you couldn't get him out--he'd have way too much fun splashing around!
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Fishy I watched this the other day but didn't get a chance to post, I LOVE him! He is so cute and sensible. Even when he was unsure about the water he wasn't panicky, just hesitant. You can almost see him thinking...ok mom.. if you say so....

Looks like you are having fun with him! :clap:
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Thanks, guys! What I love about him is that he tries. And if he is scared or worried he doesn't back up, or buck or rear or flat out say NO! He may be hesitant but he'll work with me and then he'll go back and it will be easier the second time.

I heart me some Mac! We're working on self-loading in the trailer and he's getting really good. Mr. Fishy and I are going to hit the trails with a friend tomorrow - can't wait!
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The videos are awesome! I love him. He's a really cute mover. <3
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