At this point I realized that Baladdin could be a key factor in advancing my relationship with Savannah. Since that time, Savannah and I, with Baladdin's help, have begun our own amazing journey under saddle. At this point in time, we are taking things very slowly and attempting to always create a positive mental image of the experience. The success that we now enjoy is that I can ride Savannah without any anxiety or fear on her part, both at home and in unfamiliar environments. She is a willing participant in the process, and is even affectionate when I dismount.
Every person is unique, and every equine is equally unique.
This article is an attempt to reach a starting point of sharing the experiences and knowledge gained through the daily interaction with the equines in one person's life. Future articles will be an attempt to explore more specifically the details and dynamics of those interactions. My next article will cover more specifics of the training and progress of Savannah, the zorse.