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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jun 27, 2008 16:02:49 GMT -5
I would suggest two. Even though they've had some training, they still act up. Now then, I'll hold the gate while you start to catch some. Hand them to me once you've caught them. Thankfully, there were only a few yearlings who didn't have halters on. Normally, it wouldn't be the case, but the halters had had to be repaired. Put them in their stalls. No way can we deal with a few of these guys at once and be succesful. We'll have to do them one at a time. Since you want the indoor, I'll take the round pen.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jun 29, 2008 9:19:52 GMT -5
Lilly listened carefully and started to finally understand Jen's plan. "Got it." She turned her back and walked calmly to the first two colts, grazing together. She lowered her gaze and held her shanks behind her back. Lilly figured she'd leave the ones without halters to llast, so if they made a fuss they wouldn't stir up many of the others. She rubbed the first colt and clipped on the lead, then the other colt flinched away from her touch but she'd already gotten ahold ofthe halter. Gently, she clipped him on and quietly lead them in, talkin in soothing tones to them. Lilly handed them to Jen and went back out.
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 1, 2008 13:21:15 GMT -5
Jen took the colts from Lilly and tied each to the fence with a quick-release knot. The yearlings went back to snatching up mouthfuls of grass and swishing their tails at pests. She looked over the rest of the herd of yearlings, quickly checking them over for any cuts or bumps that might have to be looked at. Her eyes then moved to Lilly as she picked out a couple more quiet horses to catch. Thankfully, most of the yearlings were content to graze, only a few straying from the group to chase each other about. She waited patiently at the gate, thankful they had plenty of time to spend catching the young horses.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jul 2, 2008 6:03:38 GMT -5
Quietly Lilly moved backwards and forth, shooting a smile at Jenn as she handed over yearlings, then heading out and, quickly, thought without rushing, brought in the yearlings. After she fell into the easy routine she easily brought in the youngsters. Once they were all tied to the fenceline, Lilly brought in the last two, a pair of fillies, and turned to Jen. Okay, now transfer to stables? And have one or two in the arena?
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 8, 2008 12:56:51 GMT -5
Yup. Jen grabbed two of the yearlings and led them inside, putting them away quickly before heading back out and grabbing another pair. She considered different options as she and Lilly led these younglings into the stables as well. I think we'll do two at a time. That way they won't get too lonely and we'll get through them quicker. We should probably spend about a half hour with each set. Jen locked the stall doors on each before heading back out for another pair.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jul 9, 2008 2:14:01 GMT -5
Lilly nodded her reply and hurried to get all the yearings \in their stalls. She was gentle walking with each pair, then ran most of the way back. It was morning, but 30 minutes per set would take some time. After a short time she'd gotten to the last two weanlings and turned them into the indoor arena with halters on. She brought over a rug and a spare halter and lead while they settled in. Then she stepped in and walked to the first horse.
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 10, 2008 10:02:52 GMT -5
.x.I mean two horses at a time each .x.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jul 11, 2008 20:40:21 GMT -5
ooc. I know. =Wait now I 'm confused, i throught thats what I'd said? Tell me what to change...
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 12, 2008 10:48:14 GMT -5
"...but 30 minutes per horse..." .x.That's what got me confused.x.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jul 16, 2008 21:34:38 GMT -5
ooc. didn't you say to work for 30 mins with the yearligs?
"We should probably spend about a half hour with each set. "
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 18, 2008 10:16:12 GMT -5
.x.yeah, that is what I said, but you said, "It was morning, but 30 minutes per horse would take some time.".x.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jul 19, 2008 3:58:03 GMT -5
Ahh ok, so 30mins per two horses...ok, I'll change. Can you reply now?
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 21, 2008 17:20:26 GMT -5
.x.yup.x.
Jen grabbed two colts and led them out to the round pen. She let them investigate the pen and run around for a few minutes before stepping in. The colts, who had been attempting to get some of the grass just outside the pen, looked up at her briefly before returning to grass. The two were caught easily, so she selected one and clipped a lead onto his halter. She draped the lead across his withers and proceeded to run her hands all along his body, paying special attention to his legs, face, and ears. The colt initially tossed his head up whenever she went for his ears, but eventually let it down and allowed her to run her hands along their length. Once she felt the first colt was done, she moved on to the next.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Jul 27, 2008 5:08:37 GMT -5
ooc; sorry!
Lilly did like Jen, and caught the colts, lead them anround and halted them. She rubbed them all over to get them used to her, her movements soft and her constant voice calm.
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Jul 31, 2008 13:51:10 GMT -5
Jen continued like this, releasing the colts and catching them again. Once they were caught easier, Jen left the pen and walked away from it, staying out of sight for a few minutes. The colts played in her absence, kicking up their heels and rearing up, striking out with their front hooves as they battled each other and imaginary foes. When Jen returned to the round pen, the colts were caught as easily as they had been before. She led them back into the stables, grabbed another pair, and began doing the same things with them.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Aug 3, 2008 5:33:50 GMT -5
After working with the two for quite a while, she walked away to watch what Jen was doing, leading them with her. They had gone through it all, and the two were faster learners and more docile then most, so she had brought them out together and halter, turned etc with thw two fillies. She watched how Jen worked with them for five minutes, then left to put them in the stables, bringing out another two fillies and returning to the roundpen. [/blockquote]
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Sept 2, 2008 12:30:14 GMT -5
.x.I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. I've been having some family problems. I'm going to speed this part up abit....x.
The work took Jen the rest of the morning and into the afternoon. Finally, she finished up with the last pair and brought them back into the stables. With a sigh, she plopped down onto a bale of hay and leaned her head back against a stall. After a moment of rest, she took a big gulp of water from her water bottle and began to look around for Lilly. Surely Lilly couldn't be too far behind her.
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Post by Cavalletti .x on Sept 4, 2008 5:04:15 GMT -5
Occasionally passing Jen through the stables, Lilly continued to trek between the stables and the arena with two new horses at a time, then spending 5 minutes at a time with each so all up the fillies were in the arena for half an hour more or less. Finally, about five minutes after Jen, she caugh the last two for the last time and lead them in. Lilly was tired adfter a long day and although she enjoyed the work, it had eaten up most of her day. She splashed her face with water and checked on the fillies before returning to find Jen, sitting down. All done now. She said with a smile.
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Post by mustang5jk2 on Dec 17, 2008 19:52:12 GMT -5
.x.Wow. I haven't been on for a LONG time. I'm SO sorry.x. Yup, she sighed, closing her eyes. That was a LONG day. I mean riding horses all day every day is exhausting enough, but that was just...uber exhausting. Sasha brushed a bit of dirt off her jeans and looked down at her filthy hands. It was worth it, though. Now we'll be able to sell some of them. She handed Lilly a bottle of water. How about you?
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