Training Lusi to run at axle

I seem to be forever saying that we will start training with the carriage soon! Training Lusi to run at axle is a long term endeavour, and in fact we have been working towards starting with the carriage in a number of different ways. I thought that I would list these as a way of identifying where we are in the process and what we have to do next in our training program.

• Basic obedience training
• Socialization with horses and barn environment
• Training with the bicycle - as intro to working alongside a wheel
• Building stamina and fitness through hiking cross country
• Working on specific carriage commands- "last chance"
• Working on "leave it" commands for squirrels, ducks and other animals.
I also got permission at the weekend to start bringing Lusi into the arena!