One Month Already!

It's amazing to think today already marks 30 days with Rooster.  The time is flying by and we have just under three months until competition.  Although I often feel that progress is slow at times, I have to remind myself of the great accomplishments we have made so far.  In 30 days, Rooster can:
- Be approached, haltered & lead
- Lunge & send
- Yield hindquarters
- Pick up all four feet for cleaning
- Be saddled & bridled
- Walk, trot and lope under saddle

We are still working under saddle inside the round pen as I'm not sure Rooster is ready for great adventures just yet, but I'm hoping by the weekend we'll both be prepared.  He's gained a lot more confidence and trust in me, however I'm not convinced he's totally with me, yet.  Until then, venturing far and wide is a little too risky.

I apologize for the lack of video.  I don't have other people around to film and it's difficult to get my camera set up in a way that can encompass my entire work area... and also not fall down, which has already happened a few times.  I'm hoping as time goes on and we start hauling out to events and such, there will be more opportunities to get Rooster on film and I'll be sure to share those here and on my Facebook page.

Here's to Rooster and a successful first month of the 2016 Idaho Extreme Mustang Makeover!