Slow progress =/= no progress

It's not just me. In the last couple years, a whole bunch of my barn buddies - all of whom are old enough to know better - bought baby horses.

Although she's not the youngest, Sage is perhaps the most babyish.

 All the other 2021 babies are a lot further along in their training.

That's okay. I've had a lot going on, plus Sage needed the time grow up both physically and mentally.

But now, Spring has sprung. It feels like time to ask for a little more.

Obviously, this includes riding, which is still very much a work in progress. We are off the lead rope, though!

Other things we're working on include mounting from objects other than a mounting block,

ponying, both from a horse...

and from the golf cart...

and trailer loading.

Sage hadn't been on a trailer since last June, so when I saw Heather practicing loading with her babies, I immediately asked if I could have a turn.

Karen and I stepped into the trailer, and Sage's front half followed immediately.

Then there was a long pause, while her back feet decided what they wanted to do.

We didn't push her, and eventually, she came to us.

We hung out for a while, eating treats and taking selfies.

So cute!

Good girl, Sage!

It's been a leisurely stroll, but slow progress is still progress. Step by baby step, it's all beginning to come together.