Casey has learned a lot in the few weeks she's been here. Since the previous owner acted like he couldn't be done with her quick enough, he also hasn't been there to ask questions about her background or what she does or doesn't know. In everyone's best interest, it's better if we just act like she doesn't know anything at all. Totally green is our plan. 

Because of this- we have been working on a lot of things. Let's start with what she knows how to do. She does know how to be haltered, leads, ties and now crossties. She loads fairly well, hauls quietly and unloads too with no ramp. She has been hosed off once and stood well for it. She seems to like to be brushed and is good for brushing out her mane and tail. Casey likes treats but when taking them from your hand will start to take them with her lips and then try to bite down hard on whatever is holding them. Not sure why she does this but she also does it when eating too. She now accepts and wears splint and bell boots on the front legs. 

What she didn't know how to do is trust anyone picking up her feet or messing with her legs. The farrier had offered to stop by the 2nd day she was here and trim her. I had to let him know she doesn't like her legs touched or feet handled so let me get her to the point where he can safely work on her and then we'll talk. She was also very reluctant to being wormed. That was quite the task. Lunging was another no. Carrots are a hard pass on her part too. 

What she is learning- lifting all four feet for cleaning and she is not going to die in the process. She's been more reluctant about lifting her left hind and the other night she was a pistol about it. We worked thru it though and she's getting better. 

Lunging- she kind of had an idea how to go one way but that was it. She would start off going the other way and given the chance would quit and try to turn around again. That was pretty easy to fix and she can add that to the list of Knows How.  

The other night I went over her back and butt trying to get off some of the dead skin and hair from the rain rot. I didnt want to get too aggressive and take off too much and she stood quietly the whole time. 

Her left hip missing hair 

Her right hip missing hair... 

Her mane was trimmed a little and shortened. Could still take a little more off but in time. 

She's still showing ribs a little but starting to pick up weight and come around. Then of course the other night she had to roll in the mud. At least I know she cleans up nice.