Sig is fantastic. He's had the last two weeks off due to truly frigid weather, then me being sick because of said frigid weather. But I got on him yesterday for the first time in two weeks, and he was foot perfect. No drama, no excess energy, just super chill and happy to work. It rained today, but I hopped on for a quick refresher in the ring (the whole farm is too soaked to go hacking on), and he's really starting to get it. I've taken it back to basics with him to get him to seek and accept the contact rather than just tucking his nose in. He's picked it up very quickly and is getting nice and steady, seeking the bit, softening up when I put my leg on, and even today started to ask for some stretches at the walk.
He is very smart and so willing, he will come along quickly, as he already has with the great start Carleigh put on him. I just have to remember that he's three!
He got his teeth done, front shoes put on, he's back in a Micklem/rubber bit set up for the time being, loves his pampering time, is getting to be pretty good at cross tying, and it just enjoying being the Most Chill Dude Ever. He has not gotten clipped again because the weather didn't line up with my time off, so...we'll play that one by ear. He might stay furry until March or I might try a trace clip in the next few weeks. He's out basically 24/7 with his two buddies. He is the best hacking partner, so unflappable for such a green horse, and he puts a smile on my face.
It's a different kind of smile, looking forward to a different kind of future, but it's a smile. We're just getting to know each other but I love this adorable Fluff Monkey.
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