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| April 29, 2017, She's been here a week now... |
Palomino Paint/Appaloosa cross pony mare.
13.2 hands high
Birthday - April 21, 2000
Birthday - April 21, 2000
Affectionate AND Obstinate!
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The first time I longed her, she was really stubborn about going forward, I was actually thumping her with the stick, but her down transitions were good.
ReplyDeleteThe second time I longed her, she was better, still less inclined to going forwards than to stopping, but her down transitions were all body-language.
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ReplyDeleteWhose pony is it? The dark in the mane and tail, as well as hooves and skin suggest dilution of bay. Is she getting named according to ATA standards?
DeleteShe is an Avalon Pony. I blame MaryEllen & Paul! The dark isn't really black-dark in her forelock, it could be chestnut-dark. We'll know more once she's had a bath!
DeleteShe got her feet done today. Except for a little snake with the head, "I don't want to stand here and pick up my feet... do I have to?", she was good. Scott gave her a thumb's up.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you could call her Fionnuala. From Irish Mythology
ReplyDeleteMeans "white shoulder" from Irish fionn "white, fair" and guala "shoulder". In Irish legend Fionnuala was one of the four children of Lir who were transformed into swans for a period of 900 years.
Someone must have been naughty to have been turned into swans for 900 years. I like that name. She's kind of a "tanky" pony, maybe she yearns to be a swan! I'll add it to the list.
DeleteNot naughty, just a jealous step mother. You can find the story here: http://irelandofthewelcomes.com/the-children-of-lir/
DeleteI rode her on Weds 5/17. It was a hot day, but footing was good and dry. I used the new English saddle with the widest gullet and a scoop. It wasn't a perfect fit, but good enough. She was wonderful in hand for grooming, but as soon as the bridle went on, she became fussy. Paul needed to hold on to her for my entire ride, and she still managed to buck. She kicked both legs out behind her twice, and she constantly messed with her bit and shook her head. I rode for about 25 minutes, and she never softened or gave. Whenever I let her take her head, she tried to buck. Once we got back to her stall and took off the bridle, she settled down. I think I'd like to try to ride bitless next time and see if there's a difference.
ReplyDeleteMaryEllen rode Epona Sunday, 7/16, and Monday, 7/17. She rode in a halter with reins and Epona was much happier. She was more... obstinate Monday, but that was 2 work days in a row.
ReplyDeleteIf she's so fussy about the bit, perhaps she has teeth problems? I'm sure you got her teeth looked at, but after reading a lot of articles about discovering many mares having false wolf-teeth, it makes me wonder.
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