Gwene and I are good friends. I am amazed at how far our relationship has progressed. She will either let me come up to her in her stall and put her head down for me or she will come to me. Before she would take a few steps toward me and then walk away or she would not want to leave her stall. Today we spent about an hour on the ground. We worked on lots of different things- weaving through obstacles, exploring what a popped ball tastes like, went over the jump with the poles crossed on barrels, we went over the bridge with a scary green ball piece next to it, and we went into tight places to name a few. There were lots of people, horses, and dogs in the arena today and they did not bother Gwene at all. At the beginning of the semester I would have been nervous to have her in there with all that commotion, but now it does not bother her at all.
When I went to take her home, I decided we would go on a walk instead. It was so beautiful outside and I had time so I couldn't resist. I learned that Gwene does not know what to think of sheep, but is okay with cows. We walked all over the back part of the LC and I think the next Saturday if it is nice, we will play outside for more of the time. I really enjoyed being out of the arena and exploring with my friend.
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