Ace is learning directions on the walk and is standing still for brushing. It has been interesting working Topaz then Ace. On Thursday Topaz decided she was boss! I asked her to trot and she kicked out at me. Well that went over like a lead balloon!! She worked up quite a sweat showing off. Every time she kicked out I gave her a strong "NO" It wasn't long before she decided that I wasn't giving up and settled down. Then the real work started. I kept her at a trot in both directions until I had complete obedience. Then I walked her to "cool" down. After brushing her I asked for a bow. When she did that we called it quits.

Friday she trotted with no hesitation. She is also doing much better on the bow when I am in the pen with her. She had a few oats then was watching as I worked Ace. I bet she was wondering why he didn't have to trot! He will in time but we are just starting out. The only problem I have with him is feeding time. Putting the hay in his stall is a little difficult. He is always hungry & wants to eat it before you can toss it in. I'm trying to teach him back but so far he will back for a second then when you reach for the hay his face is right there. He doesn't try to bite me at all he is just in a hurry to get at the hay. Something else to work on.