Become One Equine

11/02/2024

She has come so far from bein a kicker and biter!!! So proud of Athena girl!!❤️

11/02/2024

Mornin y'all!!! A big day ahead of us today!!! It's trim day for the babies in trainin, and of course my own and Chance!! Athena will be gettin her back feet trimmed for the first time so that should be an experience!! We have owner lessons with Athena, more round pen saddle work with Gunner!! Keep y'all posted as day progresses!!! Meanwhile, enjoy the funny for the day!!! Remember,, Ride Hard, Ride Safe!!

10/29/2024

A well deserved night off for everyone tonight!!!!

10/27/2024

This took more work than her feet, but we are definitely gettin there!!!!! Athena girl!!!❤️

10/27/2024

So proud of how far she's come!!! Athena wouldn't let you do nothin without kickin and bitin at you, couldn't touch her around food, couldn't get close. She's done absolutely amazin!!! Yaay Athena!!!❤️❤️

10/26/2024

Amen❤️

What does it really mean to "let them go on a good day?"

It means it will be your hardest day. It won't matter if you've never done it before, or if you're gifted a dozen good days, each good day is always the hardest one.

It means they won't know what the fuss is about, why they're getting so many treats and extra belly scratches and hugs.

It means you will second guess your decision right up to the very last moment, the very last breath. You'll second guess yourself afterwards.

They'll knicker at you when you arrive, just like any other day.

The weather, perfect. They are content. They look sound today. They are breathing well, eating well, they get up easily enough from a nap in the sun....the list goes on. Whatever issue they struggle with, today they aren't.

Today you euthanize them.

This is what going on a good day means: sending them out while they are happy, while they are healthy, while they are eating well, walking well, etc. You make the choice to do it before an emergency takes the choice away from you, before your horse has to experience any more trauma or pain.

Their last memory will be filled with love.

It'll rip your heart out every time.

We can see the patterns and the increasing trends. We can predict it a little. We can obsess over the past and worry about the future.

Fortunately, horses, all animals, live in the moment. They don't worry about those things. They aren't worried about winter. They aren't worried about July, or allergies, or progressive diseases like cushings or dsld. They don't think about the close calls they've had before, and they certainly aren't thinking about the close calls that are destined to come, as their body continues to age and break down. They just are. They are happy and healthy, or fearful and in pain, on that day, in that moment.

It is the most difficult, most loving gift we are blessed to be able to give.

And that first ice storm will come, that first deep snow, that first heat wave....and you will find a little relief, no longer doubting the choice you made.

They were happy, and safe, and loved. That is all that matters.

It is never easy.

10/26/2024

Someone is gettin used to the halter!! Not mentionin any names,,,,, Athena!!!🤣🤣🤣 hasn't ran away from it in 6 days now!

10/26/2024

Boy she sure is gettin quiet as the days go on!!!! First time feet without a halter, and all round her without gettin kicked!!!! Yaay Athena!!!!❤️❤️

10/24/2024

Took little Athena on a off property walk!! She's still nervous to be away from the others!

10/21/2024

2nd time round! Go Athena!!

10/21/2024

Some desensitizin today!!!! Yaay Athena!!

10/21/2024

Just some light work on a baby!!! She is only 14 months old after all!!❤️🤣

10/21/2024

Havin alittle fun on a snowy day!!❤️

10/21/2024

Athena's first time without a rope!!! She's gettin there!!❤️

10/20/2024

Just got the word on Trapper and his trim today; proud to say he got all 4 trimmed for the first time at 3 yrs old!!!!! So proud of you Trapper!!!

10/19/2024

Time to put alittle trust in Gunner,, he did ok!!!! Workin on the bit, so we just used the halter!! Mom and Gunner are learnin together!!! Good job for a first try!!!

10/19/2024

Startin a good base, doin alittle line drivin !! Yaay Gunner!!!

10/19/2024

Thank you Troy and Roxy Keyowski for your trust in workin with Trapper! He has such a gentle soul and wonderful mind❤️ good luck with his first trim tomorrow, and the geldin and teeth work in November! Make good choices Trapper, see you in the spring when we start breakin you!!❤️

10/19/2024

From a boy you couldn't touch a month ago, he's come so far!!! Love this kid!!❤️. Yes, he took carrot from my mouth like a gentleman!!

10/19/2024

Trappers last day!! Puttin everythin to the test!!

10/18/2024

So far in 24 hrs total work time!!! Yaaay Trapper and Troy!!!!

10/16/2024

I've had quite a few people reach out and tell me how great I'm doin with the horses. Firstly, thank you so very much for the compliments, I'm truly humbled by them. Secondly, I couldn't do it without the horses. We have our first meetin, then we start to get to know each other. We learn how to communicate, get to know our quirks, and then start to build on our trust and skills. We learn how to compromise with each other, what we can and can't get away with, and from there we find out how we both progress together. Sometimes it works quickly, sometimes alittle slower, but as long as we progress forward, forgive each other our mistakes and keep communicatin, we always win!!! So thank y'all for the compliments, I appreciate it so much, but remember, I can't be who I am without the horse. It takes 2 to make it work, it takes 2 to break it, thankfully we find a way!!! Take Care y'all,, remember; Ride Hard, Ride Safe❤️

10/16/2024

We are there!!!! Trapper and Troy!!! So proud!!

10/14/2024

Yes yes yes!!!

Let's-stop-riding-babies.

07/02/2023

Pre workout feedin! Joey and his plate allover the ground🤣 Ridley, breakfast is her mornin "coffee" don't talk to her till after 🤣🤣 Trevor and his Hoffmann's and mornin brekkie🥰, Ellie and Chance enjoyin the treats! ❤️ Everyone startin the day right❤️❤️ and of course the keeper and his coffee🤠