Written mid-January and not finished... See updates above.
I can not believe we still don't have consistency in giving the feet! But: it takes the time that it takes. They are getting long in front.... So, still doing much of the same stuff we have worked on in past vids... I haven't posted as it probably is tedious and boring to most. Also, both Kelby and I have been busy with work projects.
Kai is certainly having more trouble than anticipated. It is a combination of learning what "no" is (think: toddler), and trusting in the human. It could be forced, but we want her giving them willingly, softly and consistently. Maybe either because she is a mare, or because she is young; some days she is happy to do so, and others she wants no part of it... or she will happily give three of the four.
So here we have backed up a bit, using the rope, and teaching her to think forward, i.e., lead with her feet. The main thing you do not want is her pulling away and going backwards.
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