Kyle Davidson
Donkey Diary
cruppers, Donkey Diary, Donkey training, Halter, Meredith Hodges, Posture and balance, training, Trot, Walk, Wrangler
6-4-18
Simple hairbrush bristles remove more undercoat
The loose hair on top scrapes off easily
Place girth 4 inches from forearm
Lossen crupper strap & insert tail
Adjust snugly, but not tight
Much improved walking in sync
Proper turn through the gate
More impulsion & flexibility at walk left
First offer to trot easily
Begin reverse
Improved posture & balance at walk right
Offer to trot right
Hindquarter engagement before halt
Improved in sync back to work station
Slide saddle back to loosen crupper – learns to stand quietly
Remove saddle
Bristles are longer which is enough to get it all
No more shedding blade hair breakage
Adjust back girth snug enough to hold the saddle down
Scratch rear for relaxation of the tail
Place saddle over the center of balance
Patient while opening gate
Improved gate posture
Improved posture & balance at walk left
Beginning to find his balance
Complete reverse on correct pivot foot
Improved posture & balance at walk right
Finding balance at trot right
We did GOOD!
Remove bridle & put on halter
Slide crupper off tail
Back to the barn IN SYNC!
