Once there, my friend Katherine worked him for me, playing some of the 7 games, but concentrating mainly on the driving game and friendly game. He was fab and really focused so at the end he had a good groom which he loves, and he strutted back to his paddock with confidence!
I really think the Parelli is the right way to go with him - I'm sure we will have setbacks, that's life - but he seems to respond really well, settles well and seems to enjoy the sessions so far. Another session tomorrow and I shall be taking the lead for that one.
I should explain that Katherine works at the yard where my horses are liveried, and she also lives near me. She helps with the morning feed and poo-picking for Hunter and helps me enormously with his handling. She was also the one I came to rely on when Lara was so poorly recently. She's a really good friend and is often mistaken for my daughter!
My headaches are still bad - I have one now which I've had since the night before last. I'm still sleeping about 8-9 hours at night and usually another 3 or so during the day. I've also lost weight - nearly a stone - which I'm not complaining about! I'm back at the doctors on Monday so I shall see what she says. I'm really hoping that she will give me the ok to begin working from home again, just a few hours a day to ease myself in gradually.
In the meantime I am making the most of being able to sleep as much as I can :)
Sue x
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