Update from the Bar T

Well folks, its been a couple of months since Medicine Man has gone to his new home and things are really working out well for him and Cassy. I've been over a few times to work with the two and they have really blended into a team. In early December we trail roded together and Cas and I broke off and worked on water crossing and a little running away from the crowd. This really put a big grin on a little girl. Her mom has done allot to build confidence in the pair. Cas and her sister Cody ride nearly every day with Cody adding to the development of the pair. Cody is an excellent rider at 14 and gives lessons to several young riders in the area.
The first Sunday in December was the annual Christmas Parade held in here in Pittsboro and as you would expect Medicine Man and Cassy were the leaders of the pack having no problems throughout the day.
Medicine Man has gotten a little protective of his space lately by pinning his ears and kicking out when another horse gets to close. This is something that is taking time and effort to build his trust in other horses. Its improving slowly but surely each ride.
For Christmas Emily created a short DVD of Medicine Man and me from start to finish. I'll attempt to post. Hope it works out as it was a great production.
Chapin and I are awaiting the coming of spring for applications for the next Mustang Makeover. He will be of age this year and we hope to enter with each having our own horse. Chapin's training abilities are really exceptional and more so for his age. I've seen many adults not get half the results he acquires in the same period of time. I've even gone to him for some assistance recently in working with a Hanoverian I was starting for a local breeder. Results were great! He has created his own blog at www.thebartjr.blogspot.com. Give it a look.
Currently we have in training our 3rd Hanoverian and a halter breed starting under saddle. We're trying to keep our training to two per month with the weather and short evenings. We've been working on our new barn with hopes to have it finished by the first of April for the first and hope to be annual Extreme Horse Course. More on that later.
Again ,thanks for reading and keep warm!