Proved em wrong

I have just noticed that it has been a year since I have updated the Blog on Ali. I can't begin to say enough about how proud I am of this horse. She was a horse that people said was no good. She had a bad attitude and wouldn't be able to be ridden. I strongly disagree with those folks. I haven't updated any blogs especially this one because there is so much happening on a daily basis with this horse. Last spring I brought her over to the Abbot ranch where we sorted pairs for hours on end. We then came home and I started teaching her some reining maneuvers that she tries very hard to get the hang of. The thing about Ali is that she feels like she needs a strong leader. That leader doesn't even have to be a good hand just confident. Ali doesn't like to feel like she is being made to do something, she wants to be asked and shown. When she feels good about what is happening to her, she tries her guts out to please her rider. She is having trouble stopping correct, but she is getting better. She pivots very correct but there isn't too much speed. She also is starting to get a flying lead change, however, sometimes she doesn't change on her back end. So all in all I must say that I am super proud of this horse. I don't worry about the small stuff, with enough work she will be impressive. I am very happy that she is calm and relaxed in everything that she is doing. I know now that she will be successful in life and at least have a fighting chance.