Andalusian Foal learning to accept a head collar

[@5581debdo1]

Confirmation that handling is something that should start from birth. You are doing a lovely gentle start with Bella. I love watching you kind people. X

[@janinecarson8380]

Respect to you for your gentle and patient handling! These two babies have found the best of homes.

[@Amanda-ly9rc]

I can't help to be aggravated with Bella and Diablos breeders😡 It also makes me wonder what they did to get a head collar on her and get her loaded to bring her to you. I honestly hope the little girl hasn't been traumatized in some way before arriving. They know they are going to be putting their foals up for sale yet they apparently do absolutely nothing with them... not even the bare minimum... I find it frustrating to say the least. Fortunately for Diablo and Bella they're in your care now and as I think Diablo already has Bella will soon realize she now has nothing to fear with you Tara. She's such a beautiful girl, I'm excited to watch her come along 🖤💜🧡😈🌸

[@adventuresofbunnyandrubywe1093]

I totally agree with every sentiment in this comment... I’m in no position to judge,but it was a crazy set up there. But they are both going to be “Living La Vida Loca” now,what lucky young horses!. I’m Smitten with them both, pair of kind and loving beauties🐎🐎😍😍💞💞

[@chrishughes4961]

Yes it does make you wonder what has happened to make her so headshy poor little girl she will be alright now with Tara Rens and Steve.

[@Amanda-ly9rc]

@@adventuresofbunnyandrubywe1093 more like "Viviendo la buena vida" living the good life 😆

[@quirkybird4947]

Completely agree, how lucky she's ended up with Tara and co,nobody better to raise this little sweetie ❤

[@Robin-sb7vu]

So true Amanda about what you have expressed. I keep thinking the same thing as Tara addresses the things that these two should already be doing. Breeders should really work with them before they go to new homes. :)

[@d.anderson3094]

These horses won the “jackpot” getting you as their owner!

[@caroldocherty6810]

Like I said before. Bella is the best. She is an uncut diamond and you get to start off her life. She has a great start with you. You have the patience and the knowledge she needs. You won't rush her. The minute I saw her in your video I said that is the one. I like Diablo but I think Bella will reward you more. She has an old soul and very kind and intelligent eyes. She observes and doesn't seem to panic. Very intelligent filly.

[@ldg2655]

She was my first pick, too.

[@karenlugg82]

Poor Bella, it makes you wander how they got a head collar on, definitely no patient training, what does she eat, just grass or hay, at least she is not being aggressive towards you or too jumpy so with your wisdom, kindness and patience she will come along nicely, very time consuming, I do hope she lets you put head collar on soon, she needs to go out. It makes me sad she had no basic training before she came to you, so grateful she is with you now.

[@rhondatippy4879]

Sweet Bella...her eyes are just beautiful to me😍 I thought she did really well on the 1st lesson 👏👏👏

[@yvonnerahmes9618]

I am encouraged by Bella being unconcerned as you brought in the barrow and tidied up :) She didn't mind the barrow or the noise, interested in the hay bits you were collecting. You are right to wear the helmet (wise Tara!), you've been around horses and understand the possibilities. I liked hearing about how Farouk would have been ape in the beginning, also why you don't use a hay net (after Farouk's foot was caught)... You are getting her calmed to the sight/touch of a lead, haltering... Experience is invaluable, Bella's a gem, you are marvelous with her! Bless you all, it certainly looks as if she recognized and called to Diablo! And if commentors wonder why you would horror of horror want to work with them young, this is a great example. Had she had a bit more of it, both you AND Bella would be having a better time of this. You are marvelous, all of you :) Looks like she likes Rens and Steve too, sweet Bella... You inspire me :)

[@FrugalInvertKeeper]

I totally second and third this xxx

[@sincerelyequestrian9460]

1:32 i love that sound so much! Such a beautiful foal!! She is going to grow to be a lovely mare! And her eyes are so beautiful!!

[@stephm281]

Baby steps as they say. Love watching you work with Bella she did excellent with the wheel barrow in her stall etc.You two gals are out numbered. Lol .I’m also out numbered here.lol. 😊 Y’all have a great weekend. As always Thankyou. 👍🏻😊

[@Tara101]

Yes! Thank you!

[@vanessalacey3588]

I felt like I was right there in the stable with you and Bella - my heart was in my mouth! It's great to be part of your journey and watching the days unfold. Also, not forgetting Diablo who has the most beautiful eyes - he really is going to be a little star ⭐️! Hope the big boys are OK. Thanks as always and look forward to tuning in tomorrow. ❤️🐴

[@helencollins4462]

Fantastic work, Tara. OMG you are soooo good at this! So looking forward to Bella's next episode! Much love.💖 And keep doing this good work. With so many of us watching your channel, you are putting really good material out, and it directly affects us. And through us, so many others. Each good action that you do reverberates throughout all that is, like ripples in a pond, or waves of sound through the atmosphere. Every smile, every kind move, every firm action followed by love, all help make the world a better place by helping people become better. So again, thank you. Much love and big hugs. Xoxoxo to all! Rens and Steve, I so appreciate the love you show the horses. Thank you!

[@Tara101]

🥰

[@TheLowflyingdaisy]

I absolutely agree with everything you said, Helen!

[@geniemichel4245]

Helen Collins What a beautiful, insightful comment, Helen! 💖💖💖💖💖 I totally agree! 👏👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖

[@angiemaris3895]

I feel Bella is going to be an exceptional mare. She just needs to learn to trust humans...which will come in your care. She is so pretty.

[@adventuresofbunnyandrubywe1093]

Angie M. Completely agree🐎💜

[@glenyslambe2691]

Well done Tara 💕

[@connienowak298]

Bella seems to be very intelligent. I live her coloring, and her funky bangs!😄

[@katieorr2195]

Bella is such a sweetheart, under your excellent care she will flourish. As you said slowly, slowly

[@janicetaylor2486]

I'm beginning to think watching this video that Bella was sedated to get her in the box to travel to you. She is certainly inquisitive & like you say not a nervous horse. Such a shame she didn't have any handling from being young, she would be loving field time along with Diablo now. With your gentle training she will get there, just needs time.

[@daskrummelmonster5384]

Janice, that's exactly what i was going to write also...so i save the extra comment...sure in that Trailer the Breeders had they probhably loaded the Mom first and shooved her sedated in the other Box...but working 3 Weeks with a Foal should look different...if these two were breeding Warmbloods or Thoroughbred's they would be killed by now....Very Irresponsible toward the Buyer and the Foals 🤬

[@kyliejackson2681]

Your right Tara ...Bella is VERY timid , you will get her sorted though , look how much you achieved in this video ...well done

[@6falconsue]

Bella did great! And the wheelbarrow didn't freak her out. Looking forward to tomorrow's lesson :)

[@johannebrsted6495]

This video made me so happy and so sad at the same time. I'm sad, that she has such a distrust of hands and collars - goes straight to the point of early training. But I'm happy to see how she is responding to you. She is going to be great, once she realises, that headcollars mean cool things happening, and that you are not going to be doing nasty things to her. I don't want to be nasty about her breeder, but responsible isn't a word I'd use about her... (And: happy to see you with a hat on ;-) ) Keep up the good work.

[@Tara101]

mixed emotions indeed, but the future is bright

[@NChant101]

What a sweetie! She will trust you in no time! And those eyes-beautiful!

[@SReever]

Bella is so beautiful, and she definitely is responding to your very gentle approach. Such a lovely video. I so enjoyed seeing her responding to Rens and Steve. Thank you

[@Tara101]

You are so kind

[@FrugalInvertKeeper]

As always Tara, you are just wonderful.... She learnt so much just from that short session... Such a huge snile on my face while watching this. Much love as always to you all.. Hello Rens and Steve! Xx

[@tracym6297]

What a brave girl she is to let you bring the wheelbarrow in. I giggled when she was eating the hay you'd just picked up. I think she's going to be outstanding once she knows she's safe. I hope the breeders didn't put those marks on her little face when they put the halter on her to bring her to you. I can't wait till she can go out with Diablo. ❤❤❤

[@lisagay7271]

Great,video so,beautiful and very gorgeous I just love your adorable horce 🐅🐅😘🤣🙄😎😍🦓🦓🤩😋

[@suzieroberts765]

Ahhh, Tara, I just love how gentle and patient you are with your horses, and it makes me tear up to see how it pays off, especially with the babies! I love watching how they respond so quickly to your calm, little-and-often approach. Thank you for sharing this part of your lives with us! ❤

[@judithcrutchley6514]

Hi Tara, loved watching this first lesson it looks very promising. I was pleased to see you put your hat on not only for your safety but Bella will get used to seeing you wearing it.🐴🌟

[@karlanelson9981]

What a difference 3.5 months and wonderful care can make. I am so happy she has you.

[@Tara101]

😊

[@ksanurse]

I love her Tina Turner hairdo. Poor little thing she’s so frightened being handled. Maybe she might like lucerne hay as treat/bribe instead of pony nuts, it’s just a thought, it’s irresistible to any horse. Even wild ones. I’m looking forward to see how you train her. I understand it’s going to take time but it will be so worth it. Once the love comes you will not have a better animal. I know you probably don’t see it now but it’s going to be a wonderful journey... I see her expression and I see intelligence and kindness. But when handled a whole lot of anxiety. She will overcome that with your gentling. And bonding. Every day is going to be a bonus for your viewers as we watch her progression. Can’t wait till tomorrow.

[@bherhei]

Watching you with Bella almost made me tear up. So sweet. ❤️

[@jheremck]

Tara, you give horses that need your compassion a home...and when they arrive, they know they can trust you...Friesians make me cry from past-life....you are a special Soul...[] Thank you!

[@lesleydickson7746]

So interesting that she is wary of people but didn't bat an eye when you pushed the shovel along the floor. I almost hit the ceiling when you did that. 😂

[@georginaburch1953]

I am 62yrs young and in my younger days trained 2 untouched foals with similar methods to yourself. Both ponies turned out to be amazing champion children's ponies (one a lead rein until the child got older and went on to pony club events) . I found that untold hours spent infinite patience, gentle handling and firm but gentle corrections worked amazingly well.

[@Tara101]

🥰♥️💜💚💛💙👍

[@TheGoodbyeGirl]

Shes not spooky at all, she was more interested in what the barrow was, she might turn into a helper lol she was flicking those ears back and forth listening all the time. She is also the perfect example of why you work horses as young as possible. But she'll get there in time, cant wait to see her moving in her paces.

[@Tara101]

thank you, nice comment

[@stephaniebryant2958]

Bless bella she is such a sweet horse, you can see in her eyes the way she looks at you and body language that the bond and trust is building, enjoyed watching i look forward to tomorrow x

[@Tara101]

You are so kind

[@elaineh7811]

Glad that you have your hat on Tara .Bella very jumpy but will soon get used to your gentle handling 👍🐴

[@lynnoberdier5002]

Bella is beautiful....just beautiful. How lucky she is to have this new family to love her and teach her. She will do you very proud...Tara

[@marybethroden5910]

She’s such a sweetheart. You can tell she wants to trust and there’s just something about her head. This is when you wish they could speak: clearly she had some negative experience that involved her head. Your patient reassurance will get it sorted. Wonderful use of your voice to help calm her. Great that you discovered her liking having her withers scratched. I read once that gently massaging the withers - thumb on one side and rest of your hand on the other can have a calming effect and I found that to work. I remember lining up in jumping classes waiting for my turn to jump and if my horse got restive and I massaged the withers, it had an instant calming effect. Really good sign that she follows you as you turn to exit the stall. Like she’s saying, “Wait! Don’t go.” As you say she’s not overall spooky; just the head shyness. Wonder if there’s some kind of connection with the marks or bites or whatever they are that you noticed. A mystery, for sure. She is so lucky to have found herself in your excellent care.

[@Tara101]

thank you, a lovely comment

[@warriormaiden9829]

It's because of mutual grooming. Most grooming starts at the withers and goes from there. A second place is right in the middle of the mane (in the middle of the hair). Kind of like when your head gets itchy and you give yourself a good scratch, that burst of feel-good "ahhhhhhhh" relief? (An odd way to describe it, but the best I can do right now... XD) Horses get the same when you give them a solid scritching down in where the hair starts growing. Almost got knocked over by my lesson horse every time I did it. He'd lean waaaaay into me, and I was only 90 or so pounds. He was this 15hh Morgan gelding, and I'd have to brace myself before I started. XD Most of the other horses I've fone that with have had similar reactions. (Not quite as strong, but they very obviously enjoyed it.) Give it a try, and see what they do. :)

[@susanbrockbank4670]

Well Tara , looks like you've got all your spare time and more sorted for the next few years. She will realise very soon how lucky she is. 💕

[@evac.705]

I love how Ike sits and oversees! I think once Belle feels safe, it'll just click. She's just fragile, but I bet she'll turn out to be the best horse.

[@Tara101]

🤞

[@jacquelinehammond8073]

Bless her, poor little filly, she did so well xx

[@india1422]

You are a very kind and empathic horsewoman. I agree with wearing the hat when handling am uncertain horsr

[@brendablock7619]

Shes going to love you Tara you can see it bless her. Love watching you with the new additions and of course the two comrades apollo and farouk x

[@susanbailey5231]

Bella is certainly in the right place with you all. Loved how Rens and Steve stayed with her while you took Diablo to the paddock. She's a sweet girl, and as you say she is not spooky, just so unused to being handled. Looking forward to the day you can safely get the halter on and she can go out with Diablo and meet his friends the cows. Ike is so cute when he supervises the goings on, lovely boy. Take care all of you 🥕🥕🥕🥕🐾

[@hazeltaylor182]

Hello Tara I know you will overcome - for Bella - whatever is going on in her head - re not liking the rope. You are the one for her - thanks again for sharing these moments Love to all xxxxxxx (Great shots of dear Ike )xx

[@Tara101]

Thank you so much!

[@DANdan-co9ux]

You did it, Bella 👏　What a good and beautiful girl ❣️

[@lizc5017]

When I had my little foal I would settle down on a chair and read a book with her. She became so generous after this. Good work

[@goldenmare2594]

Beautifully done..i am glad you move your arms around so she gets use to that and soon learns...you will not harm her..i do the same when working with feral cats..they must learn..normal movement.does not mean harm to them. Bella coloring i so love..her mane is so striking against her body color. She so wants to trust, but she aplears to have had a truama,caused by a human....but it will not be long til you have taught her..you are worthy of her trust!

[@hailyxia2477]

I've worked with abused and wild horses and she acts like the first more than the second. She's had a bad experience. She is trying so hard to trust you though. She will be a very rewarding horse I think. She is inquisitive and that is a good sign that she has some good brains in her head. I am new to your channel, and so far I am loving these updates. Bella will make a great horse in your care. I agree with you on hay nets. I've had bad experiences with them. Can't wait to see your next video.

[@Tara101]

Welcome to our channel and thank you for your input

[@alisonmcphail8173]

Tara, the two newbies are just so gorgeous. And Bella is so feminine. Im really enjoying watching this next generation.

[@heatherbartlett1]

Enjoyed video Bella is getting used to you being in with her. 😊😊

[@jheremck]

...Bella trusts you Tara...she reminds me of my German Shepherd girl who came from a home that hurt her...now she knows she will never be hurt again, but will be taught how to be confident...[] Thank You

[@phyllishalbertgoats5443]

She has beautiful eyes! I just love her!

[@AriaHiggins222]

I love your blouse Tara:)

[@Tara101]

😂

[@silkspinner7010]

Absolutely fascinating to watch this. Not spooky but I feel very very curious

[@janiestevens2581]

I absolutely love the way you are so patient, calm and caring with her- you are great!

[@law7897]

Well done Tara, you’re doing a wonderful job with these two young foals. Firstly can I just say I think Bella is beautiful, she has such a lovely face and gentle eyes. Im glad you brought her home to you. I was frustrated because you know she just wants to go with Diablo and have fun in the paddock and if she had just had a little more handling in her young life she could have gone with him. So much for the comment a few days ago of not training your foals too soon. I think you have proven your point in this video. I think you’re amazing, in what you do and bring out the best in all of your horses. I love how Steve and Rens are right there with you. Looking forward to seeing tomorrow’s video. Thanks Tara. love to you all. Lesley x

[@Tara101]

thank you for your support

[@kyliejackson2681]

Huh huh ....I heard you say ...good boy ( smile ) ...xx

[@janicegalloway5636]

She is very sweet Tara. Encouraging to see how curious she was when you brought in the narrow and didn't mind you mucking out round about her. You will gain her trust soon and yes, glad you put that hat on...you just never know do you. Even leading to and from the paddock it's not a bad idea with youngsters!

[@clairefisher6503]

I'm finding that these videos with the youngsters very interesting. I think it's great to see the different techniques that you are using is informative and can't wait for each day's vlog ⭐👍

[@Tara101]

Glad you like them!

[@katiesmoozie7183]

She is soo beautiful! I can see why you were drawn to her ! Yes, she is a bit on the thin side but you will have her filled out & more healthy looking in no time!

[@janetmajor1152]

So happy that Bella ended up with you. You have so much patience with her and she's making good progress. She has gorgeous eyes.

[@marykaybrada8979]

So smart of you to end on a good note. The minute they give you the right response, stop. They begin to put 2&2 together and they go oh, that's all! I can do that. Then next time, they go aha, I remember this. Great foundation and confidence building, keys to having a great horse that you can trust.

[@spicypdx]

Awesome job with her :-) Your patience is really going to pay off with her :-) I'm going to throw out a few ideas and you can think about them and see how they feel to you. I would work Diablo in front of her, ignoring her. Make a big deal of him. I would also adjust her food a bit so she is hungry until she associates you with all things good in her life. Hand feed her her meals. She isn't spooky and as soon as she figures out you can be trusted things are going to fly. She is cautious in giving trust. I think she is pretty smart. I think she'll surprise you :-) Best of luck. She is very lucky to have you!

[@Tara101]

👍😊

[@annes6676]

I totally agree! If you have the two of them together in the pasture and you work with Diablo, she will watch and learn without your having to force her in any way. Let her come to you before you do any training with her. Once she trusts you, she will be eager to learn. She is so beautiful!

[@gailmcclellan6018]

Wow! Bella has come so far! Kudos to you!

[@Tara101]

Thank you! 😊

[@virginiabaxter7526]

Bella is obviously very curious and interested in everything, its good to see she tolerated you with mucking out, which is very promising for you. She has such beautiful 'doe' eyes, the boys will love her i'm sure. I'm so enjoying seeing her journey. Can't wait to see her in the paddock with Diablo.

[@jstallings2070]

That went very well indeed. I was a bit nervous for you but she did so well and I think is actually wanting human connection. In a years time I will look back at this video and marvel at how far she has come. Just as I did with Farouk. 💕

[@ginleepa]

An excellent day of lion, or lioness, training. In other words, brave of you. And it paid off. She was much more relaxed with you later as you mucked her out. She is learning to like your human touch. So cool seeing Rens and Steve human training her also. She isn't agressive or stikey apparently. You're inspiring. Well wishes to you all.

[@infernafirestein]

Aww, she’s so sweet!! It’ll be super interesting to watch Bella progress. ❤️🇨🇦

[@kim14lbsstone74]

what a clever girl, she's gonna be just fine with patience and your help, love her hair do

[@victoriahoetger1623]

You've got this Tara.....slow and steady! That beautiful girl doesn't know how lucky she is. I see a beautiful friendship forming. Loved the "good boy" - kinda like Steves "good dog" Hahaha Can't wait to see tomorrows video. Happy trails and love from Michigan

[@Tara101]

So true!

[@valerielawson6037]

You both did very well. She is a curious girl which is a good sign and the fact that she is not "spooky". I think she will come-on very nicely with your patient schooling.

[@sherryskinner855]

I love you are taking us along on your training with the foals. It is a highlight of my day.

[@Tara101]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Mountlougallops]

Bella Bella!! Excellent progress!! TTFN 👋

[@Tara101]

Thanks for your support.

[@pgrevstad]

They're so little and young! Have fun!!!

[@vanessaserafino9599]

Well done 👍🏻

[@delanomiller]

She has such beautiful eyes!! You are so patient with her!

[@starlenekalinski5633]

That filly is so beautiful. One thing about newborn foals is they are very curious and easy to train when they are started young. It's not going to be long before she going to let you play with her! I call the training playing with them because it is more loving and getting their trust in you. I love those big beautiful eyes that Bella has. Scratch hinges her withers is a big trust getter, because that is the way their mothers comfort them. Good job Tara.

[@fionahunter8095]

Aww Bella is beautiful, she is coming on great, love how you are with all your horses Tara, Lovely video today thank you for sharing xxxxx

[@InFireTruk]

Oh my...you're so gentle with her. She'll be an outstanding mare once she gets over her fear that obviously her previous owner had instilled in her. Keep loving her Tara! I can't wait to see her progress! Hugs!!

[@Tara101]

You are so kind

[@sandyl1899]

Wow Tara, you sure know how to pick em!! Another excellent choice. She's very smart and going to be so awesome. I think she's very gentle. She handled all that pressure like a champ!! Not one freakout or explosion is quite amazing! Nice job BELLA! (I'll be so glad when you get some weight on that beautiful, but skinny girl.)

[@cheryloja6237]

What a wonderful little girl, bless you for taking her home, great job of settling her in to a normal day at the farm. Watch out for her becoming buddy dependent, very fortunate you have so much time to be with her. Great work, carry on, looking forward to some longer segments as this is the highlight of my day, God bless 👩‍🌾✌

[@Tara101]

Thank you so much!

[@pgrevstad]

Also, what a beautiful buckskin!!

[@juliehock6059]

The look on Ike’s face at 1.30 was priceless - “you are all fussing over these new baby horses” how about me?

[@Tara101]

Poor little Ike is probably the one getting the most attention of all around here

[@hannahhobnob20]

It's such a shame she hasn't been given the basic handling as a youngster, breaks my heart that she doesnt like you touching her face because shes got the prettiest of eyes........its all baby steps though, like you said she isnt a spooky horse which is a positive. She seems to have a little crush on Diablo calling after him as he goes to the field

[@karenb.9281]

Awwww, She learns fast...imo she is gonna be an amazing horse 💕💕💕 I remember going through this kind of stuff with my boy. Sometimes one step forward two steps back lol

[@laevateintechnology5634]

Bella is learning slowly but surely. She is a very cute and beautiful Andalusian foal 💖💓💗🐴

[@juliehock6059]

Such interesting viewing, and to see how quickly she responds to you. Brilliant stuff.

[@deannayoung5311]

Oh tara yu match bella 💞 Yu look very nice standing with her, I love how much Love an patience you have with Bella it's so beautiful truly 🥰 I like to see how she may take brushing her" Your the best ever tara👍💞😁🕊

[@geniemichel4245]

deanna young I was wondering the same thing, how will Bella react to being brushed? I imagine Bella has to be used to wearing a halter and tied up in the stall before introducing the brush.

[@deannayoung5311]

@@geniemichel4245 💞💐 Tku Genie, yes I was just thinking About the brushing because bella is doing so well with calm voice an touching I thought brushing might feel good to"👌🥰

[@leonslionessnz6948]

What a beautiful filly. She is timid of human contact like a feral horse. She has seen humans and tolerates them from a distance but has never been handled. How can the breeder breed horses and not handle them as foals? This would avoid the situation you have now. As you say she is not spooky. This is good she will soon overcome her timidity and being in the box in close proximity to you where she can''t get away forces her to overcome her shyness. Just make sure she doesn't jump out over the door after her friend when he is taken out to the field. I have known some of the timid ones to do this. What a pair of magnificent youngsters they both are!

[@hollybova3766]

She is going to grow up to be a beauty!! Love her curiosity, she is a brave girl! I was never a mare person, as I always had geldings, but I now have a mare and absolutely love the mares!! They are so in tune to their person.

[@melaniehalpin1422]

Wow, that was great to see her so calm when you went in with the wheelbarrow and shovel! I was a little surprised at that and happy for you that she does not seem to spook easily. Very promising and encouraging!👍🏻💕 Great job Tara👏💕

[@KMartha22]

Bella has such a gentle eye, I love her

[@longdays3349]

Seems as though she's already attached to Sir Diablo 😍

[@pennywebb867]

I forgot to say how much I loved Bella's bedhead at the beginning of the video. 😎 she is such a beauty.

[@annamarisaboselli3617]

Much love as always ti you all...very beautiful Diablo and Bella you approach gentle...🥰🏇🏇🏇🏇💗🤗

[@Tara101]

🤗

[@starlenekalinski5633]

She sure did well for her first lesson!

[@laurashipp447]

Such gorgeous young lady Bella is!! Soon enough your patience and hard word will pay off and you'll have four amazing horses we will all be envious of!! So glad you have Rena there with you!!

[@Tara101]

Thank you so much!

[@louisebcohen420]

Bella is going to be AMAZING, just like you Tara and all your other horses!!!!!!!!👍❤️🐴

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Bella is lovely. Thank you for sharing your insights into her personality ("not spooky"), what she needs. By the mucking out, she was more comfortable, even sneaking some hay out of the barrow. Curious to see more of your Bella-specific training methods. She'll soon be in the paddock with Diablo! Good girl!

[@pennytriggs29]

You are so patient and she needs the kind voice and patience right now. I think she is very curious and when she overcomes her fear of people, she will be a star. She's a smart one ... checking out the wheel barrow and who has contributed to the contents. What a bonus that she wasn't spooked by the shovel scraping noises or the wheelbarrow. I really love how you analyze the horse and adjust the training to suit the animal's needs. That is why you are successful ... as a thinking trainer. No "one size fits all" ... that would not work as it is so clear how individual your four are. Thanks for the intro to beautiful Bella.