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"Opal"
Appaloosa Mare, Bend, Oregon

test ride

needs to soften up
opal argues with the bit during flex exercise - better,
but still needs more give


rewards for good effort
tarp lessons




"opal's little buck"
this video shows opal refusing to move off leg pressure
and opting to buck...
since the riders saddle slipped, he aborted the ride to
diffuse any other problems,
then remounted and began work again. opal bucked another
time trying to sidepass her to the gate!
she is now starting to comply with leg cues, but needs
consistant and well-rewarded work in this area.


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