She's just over 3 months now and so full of moxy. We love you Solo!
Cisco had his first ride bareback and was such a good boy. We started him under saddle 3 months ago and he is developing into such a lovely horse for his young rider. For those out there who have a young horse who will be beginning his riding career, please remember Cisco. Starting a horse is not about "wet saddle blankets" and riding a horse hard until he gives in. Starting them under saddle means teaching them that riding is an enjoyable activity with your person. Its teaching them that they can relax under saddle and understand what the rider wants and be able to do it. It is my job to teach Cisco that with or without a saddle, he has a job of keeping his rider safely on his back and being her partner. And I am proud to say that he is learning that job well and with enthusiasm. If you'd like your horse to have a similar start to his career, please call me and I can do that for your horse and for you.
We are calling Hildie's baby Solo and she is 2 and a half months old now. She is such a brave girl!
When the weather is hot, we ride early and work on position. So great to see riders keeping good basics. And can you tell which are the baby horses? Flirt gave us such lovely horses.
Silk and Daniel had their first show and did a great job. Silk does not look like a 4 yr old at his first show and they even both got their first ribbon. Silk is for sale to the right person who wants to earn more ribbons with this beautiful grandson of Laurie's Crusador.
So proud of Dixie and Louise. They started us off at the Show with a second place in jumpers and a very nice ride! Great job.
Hi everyone. Summer is here! We need to switch to our summer schedule so all afternoon lessons need to move so we tack up at 11:30 or noon before it gets hot, or 6pm or later after it cools down. Please have a look at your schedule and email to let us know when you are available. Or if you want to switch days. We try to not hold lessons from 3 to 6pm generally. If it's a cooler day, you can schedule an extra lesson at 3, but it's not a good time for weekly lessons.
Hildie's baby is starting to go out and play with her friend Olivia to keep her company. She isn't sure why the ponies all stare at her.
Big day Sat! Come *** POSTPONED !!!*** to the grooming clinic from 11 to 3pm. Bring a pad of paper and pen to take notes. Lots to learn!
Also. We have a dental clinic on Wed. If anyone would be able to contribute to a lesson horse dental, please shout out! Our bill in Feb was 1800$ and several students helped out so it wasn't so awful. But we have lots more to do!
And if anyone wants to learn some free work come Sat at 4pm to help Michelle.
Advanced level lesson students, we need some help. We have some horses we are schooling up for lessons and camp. Some of them are doing great but need more riding by different competent riders to help them develope their lesson horse skills. If you like some extra riding time and want to help, talk to Michelle ASAP.
Last week we had some very strange weather and Dutton and Dancer were having fun in it.
The boys are turning into amazing hunters. If anyone from our farm is interested, we would make special arrangements such as payments ect to keep these boys at Pine Trails.
