Equestrian Journey: First Road Walk

Thursday, November 5, 2009

First Road Walk

Because Chrome and Galaxy will be trail horses for the most part and because we don't really have trails so we're forced to ride along the roads, we took them on their first road walk. Normally if I had an older trained horse I would pony the young horses because they learn from the older horse that there is nothing to be afraid of. Unfortunately because I don't have an older horse I get to hand walk the young horses and get just as much exercise as them ick. ;D

They did fantastic for their first time! The round pen I work and feed in/by is near a road so they're used to seeing traffic. Chrome only got antsy when a car approached from behind and he couldn't turn to see it. All he did was trot around me though. I'm sure if I'd turned him to face it he wouldn't have even trotted.

Galaxy made scared eyes at a burned stump, a huge mud puddle and a sign, but never spooked. The only time she balked was at the mud puddle, but as soon as I walked Chrome past she was fine. So anyway, here are the pictures.

"We're ready."

Chrome is ready.

Galaxy and my husband.

Chrome wasn't sure about me walking behind his shoulder to take the picture.

Cutie Chrome!!

Look at the stride on this filly!! She has incredible reach with her
rear legs (good thing!) and walks super fast (also good thing).

Uncooperative horses. I wanted them both to put their ears forward.

Studmuffin. ;)

Galaxy with my husband.

"Mom, I'm ready to go home."

What a neck! He was so relaxed and confident on the walk. I was so proud of him!

1 comment:

DexterNovember 5, 2009 at 6:05 PM
What a nice walkie! You are both doing great. You have many adventures ahead of you.

Slobbers,
Mango
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Registered Name: Beebee's Chrome Chevalier TTT (FSHR)
Nicknames: Chromey Baloney, Chromelin, Chrominator & Chromey Pony
Sire: Hertog Jan v.d. Paddensteeg (FPS/FSHR/AFA)
Dam: Beebee (Arabian)
Breed: Friesian/Arabian
DOB: May 19, 2009
Height: 15.2hh
Weight: 1300lbs
Color: Dark Bay, going Gray

Markings: A star before going gray.

Date Aquired: 10-19-09 at five months old.
Likes: Eating, clicker training, being brushed, playing (with anything he can get his teeth on), training, grazing and getting dirty.
Dislikes: Being ignored and/or bored, being in a stall and standing still for long periods of time (unless he's being brushed).

Chrome's Barn Colors: Royal blue and silver.

If you're not a very avid reader but would still like to follow Chrome's progress be sure to check out his Monthly Progress Reports on the nineteenth of every month. You can also read more about him on the About Chrome page.

Name: Led Zeppelin
Nicknames: Zep
Sire: Unknown (Standard Donkey)
Dam: Unknown (Standard Donkey)
Breed: Standard Donkey
DOB: 2007
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Color: Gray (what do you call the donkey color??)

Date Aquired: My dad rescued/bought him shortly before I brought Chrome home, but he gave him to us on 1-18-10.

Likes: Treats, forehead scratches, his buddies and braying early in the morning.
Dislikes: Being handled at all (his first three years were spent in someone's backyard never being touched), sudden movements and sometimes his bratty pasture mate Chrome. :D

I'm in my thirties, live in the USA and I love horses (obviously). I've been obsessed with Friesians (that's Chrome's purebred Friesian sire in the above picture) for over ten years. I started riding horses when I was five and always had horses from then until 2007 when I found myself without one. I wanted a Friesian, but the budget wouldn't allow for it so I started looking at crosses. I found Chrome (Friesian/Arabian) and I haven't regretted it for a second. I bought him as a five month old weanling in 2009 and I've done all of his training myself. The blog is about our continued journey together as I attempt to make him my dream all around horse who can do anything from dressage, competitive trail riding, driving, mounted archery, working equitation and anything else we want to try. He's still very green and we obviously have a long way to go, but you're welcome to follow along on our journey. I also love dogs, art, photography, writing, reading, fishing, biking, camping, archery and many other things. You can learn more about me on my About Me page, my Equestrian Bucket List page and my FAQ page.