Diamond's farrier wanted me to try coconut oil as a moisturizing agent for his hooves. I am supposed to alternate soaking them in water vs using the oil..so every few days I remember to bring coconut oil to the stables from home and I rub the oil into the band above each hoof. The hoof wall seems to have improved in the short time I've been using the oil and soaking technique. I'll keep everyone up to date here.
So yesterday we did some work with the halter and lead. First, we did lots of desensitization. Then I began by asking for circles around me at the walk..allowing him only to come into the center when I step out in front. That is his cue. Now I just have to be consistent.
I also tried a new cue...getting out in front of him on the lead and tapping the ground, rotating side to side. I was hoping to get some cutting type moves out of Diamond and boy did he deliver. Mostly I think he wasn't sure what I was asking for but he knew to bring up his energy. I think we will work more on that today. I truly do believe Diamond likes having an objective, he likes learning.
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