Booger’s first time tracking the dummy. We’ve been working on body control and overall softness, and it’s nice to switch up the routine every now and again.
Booger’s first time tracking the dummy.
We’ve been working on body control and overall softness, and it’s nice to switch up the routine every now and again.
We had the best time in Carnduff last weekend. Always one of my favourites!
So happy with how both my girls worked for me.
Envy was consistent and honest, starting to feel more and more like a barrel horse every day. She’s behind, but I think she’s slowly turning into something cool. She just makes my heart so happy.
Kitty and I had our best runs yet! I finally felt ready to send her from the back of the alley, as I’ve been coasting her to first all year. She ended up crying hole day 2 and one spot out of the average- the closest we’ve ever been to money 🤪
Croc worked really well for Kody Saturday night (minus the anxiety from leaving his girlfriends at the trailer 😅). This little horse is almost boring to ride at home with his lack of enthusiasm, loping around like a little pleasure horse, but show him some cattle and it’s a whole new ball game.
So thankful for these horses, great friends, and our pack of dogs. Sure makes for a great weekend.
Cervena’s very first cross rail!
She’s been so much fun and has quickly turned into a reliable partner.
Short little clip of my lovely ride on Jay tonight. I’m going to miss this guy when he goes home in a couple days!
He gives me such strong Anakin vibes.. but a whole lot smoother 😅
1 month restart on Cervena, 4 year old OTTB.
She had been out of work since coming off the track last summer + was a bit of a kite on a string when she arrived 😅
We did lots of slow work, redirecting her energy, building up her focus. A couple weeks in, she had her light bulb moment and now she’s a hop on and go, casual ride! Even a touch on the lazy side when we took some video. She’s got the basics down and is ready to go in any direction.
Absolutely loved this mare and was sad to see her go.
Her owners will be posting her for sale shortly.
Cervena’s first arena ride since coming off the track last summer ✨
This was a few days ago and she’s already feeling so different! I almost forgot how much I love OTTBs.
✨Pens ✨
We are preparing to move horses back home for the rest of the year!
Here’s a view of some of our pens available for client horses.
Solid sucker rod, with electric rope to prevent them from pestering their neighbours.
We also have a few pasture spots available if your horse does better with more turnout & friends.
Where your horse lives will depend on your/your horse’s preferences.
The good news is that Kitty doesn’t judge my rainy day comfy clothes 🤪
I wish I had a before video of her trot.. but oh man is this ever satisfying. This is my personal horse I brought home about a month ago and I’m really enjoying getting to know her! She’s a 6 year old barrel horse that tends to get pretty strong, heavy on the forehand, and hollowed out. While she’s currently gone the other extreme of travelling behind the vertical, I’ll take it for now as a great start toward the self carriage and relaxation I’m looking for.
I’ve really been slacking this summer when it comes to videos of client horses. Here’s Sharona working on her lope departures!
She had a really hard time with her right lead when she came due to weakness on that side. We worked a lot on getting her to carry herself around, staying straight and square, and getting softer in her ribs.
She also had a chiro adjustment and immediately felt better! After fixing a rotated pelvis and a couple lumbar, she was able to drive from her hind end easier. Some things that makes me think that’s an issue is when they struggle with leads, lack impulsion, or tend to throw themselves into a lope instead of using their hind end to casually pick it up.
Phoebe’s first time carrying a flag!
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Bingo Bingo 🤍
The ground was a little deep last night before I worked it once more.. but it’s so good for the horses to learn to be adjustable to ground.
Not only does it work different muscles- you know it’s hard work when even the dragons want to do slow work- but it helps prepare them for hauling to work on all types of ground.
We like work the ground quite deep, then harrow it to perfection, then let it get a little hard, and start all over.
I could lope this guy all day ✨
Rode in the rain all evening.. but it was worth it for a much needed escape from the bugs. Who else is struggling with unbearable bugs right now?!
Phoebe went back home today! She was truly a pleasure to have around for the past month.
We worked through some problems together + focused on being a simple, willing, straight forward ride for her kiddo at home.
What a lovely day to try out the path Kody cleared us 🤩
Envy’s first time pulling someone on the sled.
