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Horse starting, refreshing, ground work, trail rides, arena work, lessons, obstacle course, etc.

11/13/2024

2 years - started from the bottom, now we're here! And going up, Up, UP!
I've never advocated for ulcers in horses as much as I do now since owning Taran.
Complete different personality, bucking, cinchy, mean, hard to catch, miserable, sour, rude, shut down, blank, training at a stand still, pulling back... Ulcers. All words I used to describe her and have heard others describe others with this issue.
I'm not saying this is the cause of EVERYTHING, but I will definitely say it saved Tarans life as I just about dubbed her "unsafe to handle".
Unfortunately, most ulcer cases need veterinary intervention to cure. Prevention is key, and my training style now targets preventative measures and I will decline working horses I think have ulcers. It's not fair on them, it's dangerous for me (and them) and truly not worth risking further trauma.

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10/14/2024

Trotting and a canter with Stevie plus our first ride in the arena 🙂
She was fairly convinced there were bears in the trees last night, so I'm glad she got her brain together today. We pushed through, and she offered me this nice little canter.

10/12/2024

Stevie working on figuring out turning with a bit and even offered a little trot.
She must be feeling the fall air (🥶 I sure am) as she had a playful buck on the ground before we really got to work lol

10/07/2024

From English riding to western - dressage and pony leading horses down the trails - Taran is on the job 😊
We led Stevie down the trails today to take a look before she's rode down them. For this girl having very little life experience, she sure handles everything well. Not bothered by the dogs, trees, shadows or new horse that joined us on the ride.

10/06/2024

Stevie update
Shes beginning to figure out doing things my way makes it a lot easier for her. She's incredibly smart.

10/01/2024

Stevie
First time sitting in the seat and flexing. I cannot stress how important it is for a horse to see a rider on their back from BOTH eyes.
All the steps I do prior lead us to this. Next step is moving with a rider.
Weight shifting and movement can be unsettling to young horses. Luckily, Stevie hasn't shown me any signs of that worrying her and I'm looking forward to starting out riding journey just 10 days into training.

09/29/2024

Stevie learning to handle weight and a rider.
At first she was worried as I hung off her side and she moved. But luckily her brain processing is great for a young horse. She figures out to slow down and think. We just need to learn to trust.

09/22/2024

Theoden went home a skinnier, well-mannered saddle horse.
Just in time for Stevie to start fall school! This 3yr old 15+hh TB x dark bay mare is here for a start before the snow flies.
This lady is looking for a new postal code if she catches your eye 🤭
This is days 1 and 2, showing she had homework done and going through things with grace.

09/05/2024

Trail rides for Theoden 🙂
A group with children and strange horses including trotting and dogs. A pretty good boy

08/27/2024

Pitter patter 🤗
Theoden in the arena. 3rd ride.

08/23/2024

This is what happens when owners do their homework! Theoden has been here for only a few days but is in saddle and figuring things out 😊
This pudgy guy hasn't had much exposure to bits, so he is figuring that out but not spooking and doesn't care about the saddle/rider. Now it's just a game of consistency.

08/20/2024

Theoden - Back again for a start under saddle!
A little heavy but here to get fit and start his equine partnership journey.
I had Theoden as a yearling and had started ground work and handling. This is me testing what he remembered. His owners had done their homework and kept up with his handling, which makes my job much easier 😊

07/16/2024

Wiiiide open spaces. Well... sort of. This is Fionas' first time riding in the arena. Now that we've gotten over the hump, she's becoming a real great partner.
Brave enough that I can start pushing her put and getting her moving 🙂☀️

07/15/2024

I can tell how exciting and fun this girl is going to be once she's confidently going. HOWEVER, we must NOT skip steps! No matter how tempting it is.
It's pushing time. Fiona will be hitting the arena and trails this week and expanding her riding world ☀️🫠 late night rides for us.

07/14/2024

Little round pen work, little pony on the trail. Good days for 🌧Rainmaker🌧😊

07/12/2024

Trying to figure out horses can be difficult.
So let's work with them instead of against them. Taking away added stressors from Rainmaker gave him the courage to let me on his back.
No pulling on his wither, no banging of the saddle, no flopping around.
Just me.
Hes totally ok with a saddle! But if things can be made easier, they should be 🙃

07/10/2024

Exposing to the trails!
It's hard enough riding a green horse through foreign trees, so I like to show them the trees first!
Taran is pretty regularly an english horse, jumping is what she does. But today she put on her business hat and brought Fiona out on the trails. I'm so proud of them both and how far they've come in their own ways

Be safe in this heat wave and think about your ponies when riding!

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Trotting and a canter with Stevie plus our first ride in the arena 🙂 She was fairly convinced there were bears in the trees last night, so I'm glad she got her brain together today. We pushed through, and she offered me this nice little canter.

Stevie working on figuring out turning with a bit and even offered a little trot. She must be feeling the fall air (🥶 I sure am) as she had a playful buck on the ground before we really got to work lol

Stevie update Shes beginning to figure out doing things my way makes it a lot easier for her. She's incredibly smart.

Stevie learning to handle weight and a rider. At first she was worried as I hung off her side and she moved. But luckily her brain processing is great for a young horse. She figures out to slow down and think. We just need to learn to trust. #YoungHorse #HorseTraining #Head2HeadHorsemanship #ImportantSteps

Trail rides for Theoden 🙂 A group with children and strange horses including trotting and dogs. A pretty good boy

Pitter patter 🤗 Theoden in the arena. 3rd ride.

This is what happens when owners do their homework! Theoden has been here for only a few days but is in saddle and figuring things out 😊 This pudgy guy hasn't had much exposure to bits, so he is figuring that out but not spooking and doesn't care about the saddle/rider. Now it's just a game of consistency.

Theoden - Back again for a start under saddle! A little heavy but here to get fit and start his equine partnership journey. I had Theoden as a yearling and had started ground work and handling. This is me testing what he remembered. His owners had done their homework and kept up with his handling, which makes my job much easier 😊

Wiiiide open spaces. Well... sort of. This is Fionas' first time riding in the arena. Now that we've gotten over the hump, she's becoming a real great partner. Brave enough that I can start pushing her put and getting her moving 🙂☀️

I can tell how exciting and fun this girl is going to be once she's confidently going. HOWEVER, we must NOT skip steps! No matter how tempting it is. It's pushing time. Fiona will be hitting the arena and trails this week and expanding her riding world ☀️🫠 late night rides for us.

Trying to figure out horses can be difficult. So let's work with them instead of against them. Taking away added stressors from Rainmaker gave him the courage to let me on his back. No pulling on his wither, no banging of the saddle, no flopping around. Just me. Hes totally ok with a saddle! But if things can be made easier, they should be 🙃

Rainmaker! A 6 year old mustang in for a fresh start. When I tell you this guy is athletic and agile, I MEAN IT. Quick as whip, spins on a dime, tons of leg action and can trot at least 32mph. If you can see yourself and Rainmaker as a team, send me a PM!