She Is Smarter Than Me

Matoaka has officially taken her first "big girl" saddle. I started out by shaking the bag monster( crop and plastic bag on the end) all over her and running it along her legs and head. She chewed carelessly and just stood there with her backfoot resting. She accepted the pad on her back like it belonged there and then I lifted up the saddle and placed it on. She still stood like it was the most natural thing in the world. I took her bridle and was able to get the bit in her mouth then slip it over her head easily. She played with my shirt sleeve and rubbed her head on my back showing her slight impatience. So I tightened the girth without a problem and lead her forward. She eyed it suspicously but still stayed focused on me. I got her going up and down the path with it and we even trotted with out a single buck. I was very happy that she took her first big saddle that way. I know that this summer when I mount up she will be one of the best Corollas I have ever ridden.