Today I set up the obstacles for our level 3 online audition before getting Kai. We worked on not rushing the weave a and then began to practice our routine. Kai was doing an amazing job and did everything I asked him to do lightly. Next I set up the camera and we began our pattern but when I came to turn it off I discovered that the battery died. Kai did rush the weave a little so I wasn't too disappointed about it. I was actually feeling very happy because we were having a wonderful and connected session. Later I had some orange juice and I could see by Kai's expression that he really wanted to taste it. I decided to squirt some on my hand and let him lick it. I would have never guessed that Kai loves orange juice. I asked him for one more weave before ending the session.
Later that day Kai saw me coming with a halter to fetch another horse and he came from behind the hay net and left his herd to come greet me. I took a moment to give him cookies and scratches and even asked him to smile before moving on. I think it is good for him to see that just because I have a halter doesn't mean that we are going to have a session. Sometimes he only gets love and cookies.
Later that day Kai saw me coming with a halter to fetch another horse and he came from behind the hay net and left his herd to come greet me. I took a moment to give him cookies and scratches and even asked him to smile before moving on. I think it is good for him to see that just because I have a halter doesn't mean that we are going to have a session. Sometimes he only gets love and cookies.