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Got a rope halter to use for bridling. She was unsure of it at first and it took a couple tries for her to let me get it on her all the way lol.

W also utilized the covered round pen because the arena was very wet from rain.

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[–] thisbenzingring@lemmy.today 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

your enthusiasm for this critter is so damn charming ❤️

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

Thank you! 🥹

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sandy!

This is actually the happiest post I've seen all day 👍

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

I'm glad I could bring some positivity to your day!

[–] blueamigafan@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I've never really been into horses but I literally live for the sandy updates so wholesome to see how far she's come.

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Omg I'm so glad you enjoy her!

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Same here. I actively dislike horses, but I am cheered by Sandy updates.

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yay! That makes me so happy!

[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago
[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Awww. I love horses. Yours is gorgeous :)

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Thank you! I've been rehabbing her for like 2 years and she's turned out so much better than I expected!

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If she's okay with it, can you give her a hug from me and tell her that she's a good girl?

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I will 1000000% give her a hug for you and tell her she's a good girl.

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I hope she loves it. That would make me feel really special to know that I helped give her a happy moment

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You're welcome! She will love it. She LOVES attention. People tell her she's so pretty all the time and that she's smart and good and she basks in it like "I know I am"

She can totally tell when people are admiring her, even if she doesn't know their words. She's one of the most emotionally intelligent horses I've ever met.

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Awwww. I absolutely love her. That's simply incredible!

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

YEEAAAHHH SANDYYY LOUUUU

[–] Scotty_Trees@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

No. Stop. Her color is blue, how do you not see that!

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I mean, blue does look great on her lol

[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Neon pink looks good everywhere !

[–] lookingforanALFpolycule@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Someone tied up with a fancy rope is still tied up

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

She doesn't stay tied lol. She only wears a halter for training and vet/farrier visits.

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago