I spent some good time with Bit Me. He recognized my voice when I walked up the isle. He came to the gate and, for the first time, put his whole face and neck over the rail for me. I was so happy. I rubbed him with very little introduction. I gave him a treat, and then he let me brush his face, neck, and even his sides with a broom brush.
I noticed that his empty eye socket was full of dirt and shedding hair. I asked with my hands and he let me rub it out for him. It took a long time. It was also kind of creepy at first. Putting my fingers inside the crater that once held his eyeball. It really helped me understand how people can work in nursing homes and do things that are uncomfortable out of love for others. It just so happens that I lack that gift, with people anyway. I could completely work through my queasiness for my love of Bit Me. :)
Earlier, I had shared with Linda that I have been trying to work on getting on Gwin bareback, from the ground with no mount. Just as I was visiting with Bid Me, 19 year old Kendra (the notorious star horseman of the barn) came walking around the corner. She asked me if I wanted her to teach me how to mount bareback from the ground, using her boy, Buddy.
She showed me how she does it, and then she took Buddy into the ring for me to practice on. She was so sweet and encouraging. I worked up about three of four body slams, and was pretty sure I did not have the strength to pull it off. It was much harder than I imagined it would be. But much to my surprise I was able to do it after all. TWICE!
It was a great morning all around. Zeek did an awesome job walking and grooming Julio with no reminders or coaxing. He also enjoyed the three baby kittens in the barn.
Good morning.
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