> BK :>I'm going to give Tush some extra time since she's still on
> BK :>the smallish side.. although after Feb.. She's going to get
> BK :>saddled seriously.
 
> No problem with working them as long as you're aware of the limitations
> put on you by their growth process.  As for saddling her, I don't see any
> problem with that.  She has to get used to is sometime (g).  And if you
> think she's ready, I wouldn't even hesitate to get one her every once in
> a while.  As long as you keep the sessions short and without any undue
> stress to her mind or bones (g).
 
 
Hmm sounds like someone's advise I've seen before.. ;)
 
Howver given the weather and the way things are right now I'm going to hold 
off until she's a bit older and  can let her burn off some steam before 
working with her.. ;)  
 
 
> BK :>So now I"m throwing some new stuff at her like side
> BK :>passing, etc.. going to try and work up to this while still
> BK :>driving her.
 
> Sounds good to me.  One of the hardest things I found was trying to keep
> Fiddle interested in the pre-backing stuff.  She learned too fast and I
> ran out of things to keep her little, evil mind occupied!
 
Yep, but remember they have to learn consistency.. and the hardest balance is 
not over doing it..  
 
 
 
> She pulls on the bit.  Drives me crazy!  I'm switching to a thinner,
> French training snaffle as soon as I can get one that fits her and that I
> like the quality of.  I think I may have one of those horses who fit the
> description of having too small a mouth for a fat bit...however, this is
> a recent occurance, so who knows.  I'll keep working on it, but would
> appreciate any suggestions from the peanut gallery!
 
 
Last time I had one of these I went to a Bosal.. but let me think on it.
 
 
                                 BK 
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