There are only two months left before the final... The level of technicality is increasing, and the coaches have crossed the relational barrier.
However, for Olivier and Jérémy, who are only two months into their relationship, it's still timid even if things are progressing well.
Each approach is respectable, and there are neither suffering mules nor rebels; they trust their coaches.
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Duende and Raphaëlle
Raphaëlle takes her time; the couple accomplishes very beautiful things. Their relationship is magnificent, which is what Duende needed: gentleness and respect. It turns out that Duende often remains on guard and can go on alert quickly out of fear. For this reason, Raphaëlle decided to wait until he was calmer before breaking him, asking for the help of her pony, Émilou, for outings in hand and in the hands. Despite this, she continues to work on the mount.
Duende is up to date on everything: paperwork, dental care, trimming and osteopathic follow-up.
Nikita and Nadja
The most beautiful and hard work in this couple is trust. Nikita, the rebel, has truly packed her bags with Nadja as her reference, in whom she has blind trust. However, the worry is that Nikita won't always stay with Nadja, so the work takes another direction: learning to trust other humans. On a technical level, Nikita is on point; her extraordinary intelligence and her desire to learn make her a versatile little mule capable of anything.
Nikita is up to date with her papers, vaccinations and trimmings.
Fortune and Jeremy
Fortune... the purebred phenomenon! Sure, there was a somewhat traumatic event in his life, but Fortune nonetheless remains a very determined and intelligent mule. Humans can be tested, we must be wary of them, they are atavistic. However, humans also scratch and feed... Fortune is in constant reflection. He came across the right coach; Jérémy is precise in his requests, firm and does not let himself be impressed. Fortune gradually begins to trust him, and progress is visible: he relaxes and no longer systematically avoids human approach.
Working in freedom, with decision-making, would suit him completely. He is as beautiful as a pure-blooded God. Attention equestrian artists!
Fortune is up to date on her paperwork, her vaccinations are up to date, and her trimming was only done a few days ago.
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Kalinka and the Globe-Crotters
Kalinka, started from scratch and wild, evolves in a linear way. The Globe-Crotters pedagogy suits him well: it is concrete and structured. She has tried long reins and moves perfectly under the saddle. She begins the basics of work on the flat, start of work on both slopes, mobilization of the hips and shoulders. An approach that suits her well because she understands quickly and is very discerning. Despite some misunderstandings, she is full of good will. A super mule in perspective. She made several discoveries, the van she returned to after a careful inspection and her bit
Canina and Olivier
Canina had been entrusted to Olivier for rehabilitation. An unmanageable mule because it is confused and unpredictable, she had already been worked on but not with the right methods, notably "with a stick". The more Olivier works on her, the more he realizes the damage caused to this pretty, energetic and determined mule. His gentle approach, combined with superb mastery of the equestrian art, allowed him to gain Canina's trust within two months. This confidence is acquired, that's for sure, but only Olivier can approach it and there are still flaws. Canina would have had more of a place in the RMMO than the MMO.
The behavioral aspect of Canina blocks its technical evolution. However, Canina accepts the long reins and the free work, and follows Olivier like his shadow.
Preciosa and Nadja
Everything happens like a dream between Preciosa and Nadja. This pretty, mischievous mule is an excellent student in the hands of an excellent teacher. Preciosa has been immersed in the world of driving, goes outdoors on short courses and seems at ease with everything. All that remains is the improvement to work on during the remaining two months. What better can we hope for? Everything runs smoothly, without jerks.
Kouli and Coralie
It seems that Coralie has made good progress with her two mules, Kouli and Chibo.
Coralie refines her work with Kouli, a large mule who was considered a "bad boy" in his early days. However, with time and effort, he has proven to be a great partner. They do a lot of outdoor outings and do some work sessions on the flat, but always in a spirit of connection and mutual respect. Kouli is now ridden at three gaits (walk, trot, gallop). They even took part in a Mountain trail event
As for Chibo, the Spanish mule, he finally begins to trust Coralie and comes to contact himself. Chibo now exits dextral, meaning he is driven with his right hand when exiting.
Julia and Joshua
Joshua's saddle problem appears to be being resolved. Joshua cobbled together a makeshift drain to prevent the saddle from moving forward on his mount's shoulders, while waiting for the custom-made saddle. Thus, the work in the saddle could begin correctly. Being destined to become a ranch mule, maneuverability is paramount to this couple, and that's what they're currently working on.
Julia, due to her Lusitanian origins, is very fine and responsive, with a lot of energy and feline flexibility. It is a pleasant and comfortable mount, but not always easy to manage.
Eporedo and Patricia
Éporédo, our little autistic mule for the challenge, continues his education as a mountain mule with Patricia. Finesse and reactivity are essential, because in the high mountains, Patricia cannot afford approximations, that would be too dangerous. As a reminder, this couple is in MMO (Mule Makeover), because Patricia adopted Éporédo. He comes from a shelter, and we don't know his history or even his age. It has the RMMO (Rescue Mule Makeover) mule profile.
Despite this, this life with the great Lamy and other companions, as well as the work sessions with Patricia, does not seem to displease Éporédo. He continues to learn, and maybe one day he will open up completely, or maybe not. The question remains: who is really Eporedo?
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