Today was another one of those wet days!

We were supposed to be at the Ranch this morning, but it was raining so we went to the
classroom and chatted until noon and then headed over!

For lunch our whole class and teacher (except 1 person) went to the chinese food buffet that is near our apartments, the food was really good and they had amazing desserts! I still can't get over how cheap most restaurants are here, is was about $6.95 per person for lunch!

At the Ranch we worked up at one of the back pastures this afternoon. They just brought up a few horses from the winter pastures ready for the summer work. I still can't get over how 16 people can walk into a field full of about 30 horses and they walk right up to us, practically volunteering for a massage! It is almost surreal!

We worked on two horses each this afernoon, the first we worked on the whole body and the little gelding that I had was very kind and loved his massage! I am starting to feel quite comfortable with everything and I just let my intuition tell me where to go! His neck was very stuck so I had to do some very slow work with him there and eventually he was able to move a little better... he still needs some work though!

The second horse we worked on with the goal of getting and keeping their attention and quieting them down. I had was a big gray gelding, he was kind of standoffish and shy in the beginning but as I got further along working on his neck and asking him to give to me (release his neck and head down and bring his head around to the side), he started to come around and in the end e was very happy and really wanted to lead up free and be with me. This was enjoyable! Even with the little time I spent with him I could tell he gained some understanding and really enjoyed himself, and I as well!

Tomorrow we get to go to a new Ranch out East, we have to leave home at 6am!!! AAAAHHHHHH! Usually the only time I ever get up before 6 is if I am going on a really fancy dancy trip or something... hint hint hint... but since this involves horses I will be there early!!!

Have a great night everyone, Much love

Love Sara XXO