Oh, the things we've learned...

Today I left Huey alone in the cross-ties for over 45 minutes while I assisted the vet...when I came back to put him away I stopped and realized I never even second guessed leaving him standing there with no supervision. Ask me to step away from him a month ago and I would have looked at you like you were crazyyy. This is perfect way to describe Huey just a month or two ago-

Equestrian Betches

When he first came, he sat for almost two months while I was up North working. It was obvious in his previous life that he had never had any lessons on mannerism or proper handling. We couldn't walk down the isle way without the chain over his nose and him flinging, striking, bucking, etc. It was pleasant. 

So I began to think about all the things Huey has learned:
-Stands still and in the center of crossties.
-Moves over in crossties when asked.
Well, he might still eat the crossties while standing but he is improving...kinda :)
-Doesn't smash me into the wall when I curry his butt. It felt good, he couldn't help it.
-Doesn't run out of grooming area when unhooked and being bridled.
-Wears ear plugs (trainers request).
-Lifts all 4 feet to be picked...this seems to have been the longest lasting challenge. Every once in a while we have an off day.
-No more pawing as soon as the hose turns on.
-Walks with a regular lead rope..even to the pastures!!!
-Trots in hand.
-Walks around rings without attempting to roll.
-Lunges walk and trot on the biggest circle, voice command.
-Doesn't attempt to run out gate while lunging.
-Ground drives all around like a pro.
-Hasn't eaten this new sheet! *knock on wood its only been two weeks*
-Self loads. HALLELUJAH! 
-How to look innocent and sucker mom into giving a few too many treats.

Things he still needs to learn with a goal of one month from now:
-Canter on the lunge..we have started this. 
-Lunge in the outdoor.
-Lunge over pole[s].
-To graze.

Look how sweet and innocent I am.

On a side note...he is so strange. He always sleeps in awkward positions and snores, loudly. I used to think something was wrong but I have watched him many, many times for long periods of time and I am pretty sure he is just a weirdo.

Yes, his head is smashed in the corner of his stall.