Saddle up

2-4-09

Today I got to the barn early and Cali was still eating.  I groomed her while she ate, then raked her stall. I'm amazed at how calm and relaxed she is compared with when I used to work with her. She lowers her head for the halter, stands quietly. I introduced her to the saddle. She trots and canters in both directions, doesn't flinch when I slap the stirrups. I tap the seat with my handy-stick, no reaction. I got this saddle off ebay a few years ago. It's cheaply made and I hate it. I thought it would be okay for training purposes though; I don't care if she tries to roll with it. I don't want to sell it because I don't think anyone should ever actually use it for riding. I'm saving for a real saddle.