Ima Divine Tradition x Its Mr Trader Doc Dun Filly 2024
We welcomed our third foal this morning ☀️
Mama was holding on until the sun came out to give us this filly. They are both healthy and doing well!
Ima Divine Tradition x Its Mr Trader Doc
Docs Icy Design
This is a filly we bred and raised. We sold her a couple months ago as an unstarted two year old.
Her new owner put a month of riding on her and took her to an AQHA breed show, without previously working the gate or bridge she produced a beautiful round in her trail class! She also took home 1st place in majority of her classes from halter, showmanship, and english & western pattern and rail classes.
Can’t wait to see what this pair accomplishes at future shows 🥰
We are breeding horses that are very trainable, athletic and built to last.
Send us a message if you are looking to add to your herd!
Divine Designed x Its Mr Trader Doc 2024 Filly
Although we are in the middle of an April snowstorm, broodmare Nyx was nice to me and delivered our second foal of the season at 9:30 last night.
We welcome this sassy filly to the herd 🥰
Divine Designed x Its Mr Trader Doc
Foal Naming Contest
This little man is “bucking” excited to announce his new name.
💥𝒱𝒶𝓁ℯ𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓃ℴ💥
Congratulations to our winner Trudy Lockhart!
Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. There was so many good names it was hard to choose just one!
Snorts!
A symphony of snorts 😂
Happy Friday!
Mr G Aquapacer Session
We sent our boy Mr G to Coyotee Flats Equine Therapy for a 10 day stay to get his spring conditioning off to a great start. Here is a clip from one of his Aquapacer sessions!
Proper conditioning is crucial for preventing injuries and ensuring your horse enjoys their work. Here’s why:
Stronger, happier horse: Conditioning builds muscle, improves stamina, and increases lung capacity. This means a happier horse who can work comfortably and avoid fatigue.
Reduce injury risk: A fit horse is less prone to muscle strains, tendon injuries, and other problems caused by exertion on an unprepared body.
Better performance: Conditioning helps horses work more efficiently and confidently, making them more responsive and enjoyable to ride.
Remember conditioning takes time! A gradual approach is key. Consult your vet or trainer to create a safe and effective program for your horse’s specific needs.
Halter Breaking an Older Weanling
Beginning ➡️ Middle ➡️ End
This video shows brief clips from a halter breaking session I did at a clients place. This weanling is very friendly and has had a halter on before, but that was all the education he had.
He had never had pressure applied to any part of his body before. It was so important that I didn’t get in a fight with him, because he is already so big and definitely has a size advantage on me!
At the beginning he was confused and looking for the correct answer. He reared up a few times, went backwards, etc, before finally realizing the pressure on his head & poll would go away when he stepped forward. Horses learn from the release of pressure so timing and feel are a key part of this stage.
In the middle of the session I applied a butt rope as an aid to keep him straight and forward because he is big. Several times he wanted to trot because he still wasn’t 100% confident. I stayed along side him because I don’t want to punish the forward movement!
By the end of our session, he was walking calmly beside me. When training young ones, I teach them to lead right where I want them from the get go. The handlers body should be between their head and shoulder for safety and for the most effective communication.
Halter breaking is usually a horses first learning experience. When done properly it sets your young horse up for future success in their training endeavours.
Happy training! Enjoy this stage in their life because they grow up too quick 🥰
These are the moments I live for as a coach 💙
This student switched to riding English this spring with the goal of learning to jump, and this week she was finally ready for her first small fence!
The smiles say it all.
So thankful for great lesson horses and hard working students.
Big yawns from Onyx on a lazy Friday morning. He had a long week playing and napping in the sun ☀️
I hope everyone experiences as much joy watching this as our mare Pushy felt when she got to play in the water after being turned out to the pasture for the first time this spring 😄
Mr G thinks he’s the Easter bunny this year 🐰
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
So proud of how this past week at the winter fair turned out!
Molly and I had some rounds that really tested us at the beginning of the week but finished off strong. This was the biggest show she has attended and I'm very happy with how she handled the people, lights, draft horses, etc.
Tucker was a superstar, he brought home a 2nd place ribbon in the 3' open low handy hunter out of a very competitive group of horses.
We have lots to work on and can't wait to go back next year.
