ent preparing for our first ride. I didn't take as good notes as i have in past weeks on what all we did. I know that when we worked on line raven was saddled. we did our usual hopping around in the saddle area on both sides desensitizing Raven to the mounting motion. I also worked on feet handling with ropes on the front and back feet, getting him to relax and follow a feel with the rope. I had him leading by the front feet and starting to pick up the back feet.I spent a lot of time in the evenings in the feed stocks. While Raven would eat I would halter and tie him. I would then use the wood dividers to get hire then him. At first he would try to back out when I would rise above him. Once he realized that that is not an option he would stand still as a statue. I would gauge his confidence by weather or not he would go back to eating. Over several evenings I was able to climb from one side to an other and even stand on the saddle (while hanging from the roof rafters).
With the prep-work in place I planned a first ride on Sunday. Once again pictures speak louder then words so here we go.
The half way up position. Notice the saddle was slipping. Just the excuse that Raven needed to explode...
Going.....
Going.....
Gone!!!!!!
Attempt number two...
Yah so we are just not ready yet! 
Back to the drawing board!
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