Nova’s Notebook- “Bossa Nova” Trailer Loading

We have a L1 Beginning clinic this weekend and it’s 11 month old Isabel’s turn to start her first step in the journey to saddle horse.  Jenny loaded her twice when she was 4 months old and then she came home soaking wet with fear.  She did get to ride with Sage, whom she had just met.

So, today my husband and I took Sage, Isabel and Bossy Nova out to the trailer.  I fed Sage in the trailer and put another pan for Isabel.  It took her about 5 minutes of persuasion and she got in and stayed in to eat her food.  Then she unloaded herself, which was another tramatic thing 4 months ago.  I let Isabel wander around and eat grass.  I took Nova and we went over and looked into the trailer.  I encouraged Nova to get in, but she just wasn’t sure. 
While Nova and I were playing the trailer game, Isabel reappeared and jumped into the trailer on her own.  I think that she missed some morsels of food.

Nova and I continued to play trailer loading until finally Isabell was just in the way.  I went in and helped Isabel turn around so she could unload herself again.

Nova and I resumed trailer persuasion and after a while, Isabel loaded herself again.  I don’t think I will have to worry about getting Isabel to the clinic.

I finally got Isabel out again and finally Nova went into the trailer for about 1 minute and she jumped out.

I let Sage out of the trailer and counted that a great start for both Isabel and Bossy Nova!