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Phenotype: White dun semi leopard appaloosa
Genotype: Ee / Aa / Dd / CrCr / Lplp / Patn1Patn1

[Galaxy~Nova]

Barn name: Storm
Show Name: Lost in a Storm
Gender: Stallion
Age: 6
Height: 14.2 hh
Halter color: light blue

[Galaxy~Nova]

First Encounter

9:36 AM
I had been anticipating this day for weeks now. I would finally lay eyes on my new mustang. Training a mustang was a new thing for me. I mean, i could handle the crazy ottbs and the green babies, but a horse straight from the wild? This was surely new territory for me and everyone at my barn. I was impatiently tapping the wheel of the truck as we pulled in. I sighed as i took sight of the long dwindling road that led down to the barn and every twist and turn felt like the wheels were stuck in thick mud. I wanted to speed down, but that would only spook the horses, or worse, get my trailer stuck in a mud puddle. I breathed a sigh of relief as i finally entered the barn gates, but to my horror, i wasn't the only one there. A dozen or so trailers were parked in a line and i couldn't help but roll my eyes. A two hour drive was already bad enough and the wait wasn't helping at all. I had no idea how i managed to stay sane waiting for at least two more hours, but i knew it was all worth it when i was finally next. The cowboys working the chutes asked for my number, which i found after a few minutes of fumbling around in my bag. Before long i heard the pounding of hooves and a worried neigh. I couldn't help but gasp as a gorgeous white horse with grey spots ran into my trailer. All the anxiety i had instantly melted and as i jumped onto the side of the trailer to look at my new gorgeous horse, I knew that all the obstacles i had to face to get to this stallion was worth it. My camera roll filled up as quickly as a child's candy bag on halloween, and before soon, my instagram feed was filled to the brim with this new pony. I bounced into the driver's seat and eagerly headed back to the barn, where i couldn't wait to get started.

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Introduction Into The Halter

11:56 AM
I let Storm acclimate to his surroundings for a few days. He seemed quite antsy after unloading and I didn't want him to go through too much until he calmed down. I chose a gorgeous light blue halter for him. I walked down to the small paddock he was in and clucked at him. He was a pretty social horse who was comfortable with people, and he had learned that when he came down, he would often receive a carrot or sugar cube. I stroked his neck and rubbed his face. He would still jolt a little when I first touched him, but he quickly relaxed. I let him sniff the halter and he pulled his head back quickly. He spooked and jumped back, but being his curious self, he quickly came back to sniff it. Once, he realized it wouldn't eat him, he lost interest and began grazing, paying me no attention. I walked over and draped the halter over his neck and rubbed his back and shoulder with it. He didn't bat a eye, and I was very proud. I unclipped the latch and tried to lead his muzzle into it. He quickly pulled back, but didn't seem scared. I tried again and this time was successful. While I tried to latch the halter, he tried pulling away, and I had to run to keep up with him. I finally was able to clip it, and he froze, as if wondering what would happen to him if he moved. He swung his head and I couldn't help but laugh. I let him walk around with it for a few minutes, before I tried introducing the lead rope. I easily clipped it onto the halter, and I stood by his shoulder. I gave a small tug and took a step forwards. He planted his feet and refused to take a step forward. I gave continuous small tugs and when he finally took one step forward, I released all pressure. I would wait one moment and then ask again. In no time, he was willingly following me, to the point where when I stopped he kept moving. I would walk and stop, and give a soft yank on the lead rope. He would try to barge through me so I swung the end of the lead rope in front of him. He reared back and did a small crow hop. I wanted him to know that if he tried to blow past me, he would have to also go through a swinging lead rope. It took him a few times to learn, but he realized that if he stayed by my shoulder and stopped when I stopped her wouldn't face the swinging lead rope. I eventually unhooked the halter and he sprang off. I was very excited at his progress.