KC...Day 7 - What a good boy! A little unsure and still rushing, but today's ride was nice and quiet. He tries so hard to please. We're figuring each other out and getting relaxed with his movement. I can wait to see what he looks like in a month! I'm discovering more and more buttons on this guy and getting clearer communication to tune them in. #whitehorsebodywork #equinetherapy
Day 4...KC is nice! Overly sensitive still but sooooo eager to please. He was collected, sidepasses, yields his forequarters and hindquarters, does nice 180 pivots and has a fair stop. His trot is a hot mess with too much speed and no relaxation but it's improving. He's quiet outside of the arena. Not exactly brave, but does not Spook or buck. Lope is a hot mess too. But WOW! What a base we have that can be softened and fine tuned! #trotadifferentdirection #whitehorsebodywork #equinetherapy #equinerehabilitation
Day 2...KC long lining. I took KC out to the arena today. I was looking to find a baseline of his knowledge and skills. And man...I think he is a diamond in the rough! Super soft and responsive, respectful and eager to move forward. More bonding and desensitization is definitely needed, but there is a beautiful canvas under that fear and anxieties. I'm excited! #whitehorsebodywork #equinetherapy
Day 1...KC's introduction to Positive Reinforcement (R+)
Day 1...Meet KC. By crazy circumstances....(actually, it was a God thing) I won KC in a raffle. I meet him just before I bought a ticket, knowing that I needed to be his person to focus on restoration.
KC is a 7ish grade QH that was purchased by friend. We have no background story on him. The friend improved his body weight and began basic care on him. They began the process of showing KC that people are good. KC is a very sensitive horse that rides nicely, however on the ground he is extremely cautious and literally trembles at human touch. He has a scar on his mouth, a black tooth and is continuously wide eye and tight mouthed. Again...nothing is know of his past, but all signs point to distrust of humans.
My goal...restoration. I'll spend the winter and spring focusing on decreasing anxiety, improving structural balance, increasing his seeking behaviors and teaching him to carry himself (and me) in a balanced and controlled way.
I'll be providing him bodywork, balancing his teeth and feet, improving his body score, teaching him tasks with positive reinforcement and getting him soft under saddle. On his time...
I'm forever grateful for my friends that saw his potential, started the process and for that lucky 67 raffle number getting pulled!
Please join me as I document KC's journey. He's a cool dude that simply needs time to find his voice and to be seen and heard. He'll be available for his person next summer. #whitehorsebodywork #trotadifferentdirection
Casper and Cisco were feeling AMAZING following the 1st day at the Masterson Method Beyond Horse Massage Weekend Seminar clinic! Well done to all of the students that worked on them. Now for Day 2! #whitehorsebodywork #mastersonmethod
We can be our horse's tool to discovering pelvic dysfunctions and guiding them to help correct them. #whitehorsebodywork
Chain reaction bodywork! #whitehorsebodywork #scratchmyback
Click this link for more info! Equine Skeleton Study
I needed this session for myself today. God re-centered me. I'm so thankful for the horse.#myGodisabigGod
Casper is a good boy. He does such a nice job at the walk with just a neck rope.
