HD Performance Horses

03/19/2025

I recently took Teddy Bear (a c**t in to be started under saddle) to a cow horse trainer for a lesson on just some general refining on teddy.
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He provided a lot of tips and tricks to help me get the best out of this c**t and I saw progress even in a short amount of time. He also told me that for a c**t who has had less then 30 days he is way farther along then what he expects out of his c**ts at that point in training. Basically he nicely told me to stop pressuring him so much and expecting so much mentally out of this horse. I honestly needed that reminder. C**t starts are so rewarding but we (I especially)get stuck in the “what’s next” mentality, especially when you are doing this on somone else’s dollar and horse. Any good trainer will want to bring the best results they can. I mean…..I’ve never met a great trainer who settled with the mediocrity.
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He also reminded me how much I love being a student, learning, being coached etc. there is always something else to learn, always a better way of doing something. It’s hard to trust trainers who don’t continue their education.
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So when my personal c**t is started under saddle and ready to learn we’ll be in the trailer twice a month going to annoy a lucky trainer for a lesson😅

03/16/2025

Petco haul for the win!!! Happy ponies happy riders 🤗

03/12/2025

A handful of rides under this goobers belt! Mr teddy is feeling great but slow progression has been his friend. He’s a sensitive soul who gets flustered easily and cannot be persuaded without lots of patience. Goes to show every c**t has a different timeline, I tend to appreciate the ones like teddy a little bit more 🥰

03/01/2025

2nd ride equipped with all the weird noises and movements from the crazy trainer so god willing he doesn’t kill someone one day. This is your reminder the more outrageous you can be the better your horse might handle the atrocities of the world, thanks for coming to my teddy talk (haha get it🤭)

02/23/2025

Why is it the turds are always so handsome?!
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Teddy is here to get started under saddle, if you remember the little pali “smitty” this is his half brother. So far Smitty is my favorite…. 🥲🥲

02/20/2025

I follow these same guidelines, the horse comes first, Whether it’s yours or mine….

If you ride/train with me here are some things you can expect.

❌I will not let you blame your horse.

❌I will not tolerate jerking on your horse’s mouth

❌I will not let you rely on bandaids and crutches

❌I will not accept a “bad mood”, I understand everyone has bad days but you’re doing what you love, so pull yourself together for your horse. If you can’t, then get off and brush them instead because we cannot expect to teach our horse anything productive in a negative mind space.

✅I will expect you to treat your horse with kindness and respect

✅I will absolutely listen to any questions you have and try to break things down if you don’t understand

✅I will push and encourage you until you believe in yourself 🤎

02/16/2025

The Downsides of Alfalfa

Feeding 100% alfalfa as a forage program presents several issues that can be problematic for some horses.

Issue 1: Excess protein intake. When a horse consumes significantly more protein than required the extra protein must be excreted via the urine. Along with the protein being excreted, water and electrolytes are also excreted. This can result in poor stamina, predisposition to dehydration, and reduced heat tolerance (especially in hot and humid conditions).

Issue 2: Alfalfa may also have negative implications in horses that suffer from Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (commonly termed “bleeders”). Here’s why—if the diet contributes more protein than the horse requires, the excess is broken down into urea and excreted in the urine (this is evident by the ammonia smell). Ammonia fumes inhaled repeatedly over time can cause irritation in the airway which may cause the horse to bleed when exercised at high intensity. **Note: the root cause is excess protein in the diet, not alfalfa itself. Excess protein can also come from unnecessary amounts of grain and supplements.

Issue 3: A 100% alfalfa diet alters intestinal pH in a manner that can predispose the horse to enteroliths.

Issue 4: Excess calories. While typically low in sugar, alfalfa can be calorie dense, and if fed at high rates or to easy keepers, can oversupply calories. Obesity is an epidemic, and can lead to a long list of health issues.

My general recommendation for alfalfa intake for most performance horses (this includes breeding and growing)- ~50% or less of total daily forage. (Total forage includes grass). Generally 0% for maintenance horses.

I am not saying alfalfa is bad. It’s an excellent component of a proper, balanced diet. I am also not saying that horses shouldn’t eat alfalfa, rather it’s not the best option (and definitely not necessary) for every horse because of the reasons mentioned above.

02/10/2025

Finally getting to officially introduce this handsome guy!!! -Everyone meet “Pablo Picasso” the newest addition to the program! The handsomest, cutest, smoothest, gentlest, paint horse there ever was❤️❤️ We are in love if you can’t tell😆

02/09/2025

We are having a paint moment over here 🫠

01/31/2025

If you have sensitive stomach’s please keep scrolling 🙈

Welcome “Goose” 🪿the newest HD project pony of a different kind.
LOOOONNNGGGG story short this guy is with me to get healthy again, during his stay I noticed a lump on his side that was getting mysteriously bigger.
So off to work with me he goes and lo and behold he has an abscess from what we assume is a broken rib🤕 After draining what we could he will have to return to the vet for surgery when his heart murmur has resolved and he has gained a substantial amount of weight.
Goose has a long road to recovery but is in great spirits and chowing down on the re feeding regiment so we are very hopeful for him!

So moral of the story….. if your horse has a strange lump on its side, it’s probably best to investigate🧐

12/04/2024

Assemble the keyboard warriors!!!!! A long yearling with a saddle on 😱😱 call PETA!!
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Relax folks Rank is no where near ready to ride but it won’t kill him to carry a saddle around a couple times a week. His first saddling was of course uneventful, not even a snort…. Might have to rethink the name 🤔

12/03/2024

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11/25/2024

“Day 10 of the insane asylum………The warden has officially lost her marbles. Making me carry all sorts of devil blankets and trying to cut me in two with this torture device…… I can only hope to escape soon. If you see this, send help” - Rank

11/22/2024

Look at the Monte man!!!!
I could not be more proud of my string bean, congrats buddy❤️

11/19/2024

Another golden boy being a golden boy😍
“SMITTY” is almost done with his 30 days and man has he turned out to be a fancy little sucker! Enjoy these pics cause I can’t just pick one
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Can’t wait to see all the great things his momma does with him!