Adding some of the “more fun” buttons to this 3 yr old 🤠
Still working on getting my pivo dialed in- it does not want to track “smooth” and I can’t figure out how to tweak that? If you have a pivo and have any suggestions I’m all ears.
I really need to get better about taking first day/ride videos. This 3 yr old has only been here 2 weeks and came in with a lot anxiety- she could get herself into a lathered sweat just walking and would head toss and chomp etc
This is not perfect by any means and day 1 of her trotting some small circles. I am okay with our circles being “okay” at this time, as long as I can feel the effort and we can stay relaxed. The circle always needs to be the “happy” place for the barrel horses- even at this stage in the game. Your horse has to be “relaxed” to be trainable- can you think or retain when you are wound tight and full of anxiety? Instead of pushing this mare harder and faster I have backed off and in return have gotten a lot further, faster. Remember slow is fast in all aspects of horse training- you can hold them accountable and add pressure in different, effective ways without pounding on one. The goal is never to scare them. I loved feeling her happily find a jog on a loose rein when I “dumped” her coming out of the circles. I’m looking forward to getting this one a lot more independently broke, using herself correctly, then heading to the barrels. I am going to try to do “progress” videos along the way.
3 yr old shining spark/ special effort gelding
3 yr old shining spark/ special effort gelding
Shorty- second weekend exhibitioning
2 yr old I started graduating to some simple drills
It’s time to get serious about hauling and exhibitioning… or entering this one 😌
First time loping through
This is the same 3 yr old I shared about last week- Building blocks- finding all of his spots on his own this week 🤗
This 3 yr old always wants me to be holding his hand- slowly working on making him take accountability for himself. When they make the wrong decision, I never get upset with them, I just put them right back where their feet belong & then move on. When they find the right answer- I always let them go on right away. Keep it simple peeps!
Jolie at lavalle 1400$ added fundraiser barrel race 7/9- 3rd in 2D
Jolie @ lavalle 1400$ added fundraiser barrel race 7/8. 5th in the 1D
Jolie @ barrels with a bang $1000 added 7/4 2nd in 2D, 13th overall
Jolie @ galena,il prca rodeo 7/1
Have not posted any updates here in awhile so catching up!
Jolie at Manawa prca rodeo 6/30
Jolie at Merrill Rodeo Friday night- I seriously just have so much fun on her.
Hills Equine Integrative BodyWork Services
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Team CEP
Training, lessons, clinics & select sales.
Located in Juneau, wi
I have two spots available starting June 1 and am booking for the rest of 2023 & 2024.
Offering colt starting, putting buttons on them/ getting one fancy broke, tune ups, starting one on the barrel pattern, seasoning/hauling in the barrel pen, or trail miles/ riding and desensitizing in and out of the arena. No spots reserved without a paid deposit.
Lessons: private or group lessons.
Clinics: General horsemanship or barrel racing clinics available at your barn/ arena. Give me a shout to see what we can get set up!
I have a wide range of experience and knowledge or have successfully shown in several disciplines; including pleasure, english, reining, barrel racing.. I strive to make soft, broke, willing, well rounded,
handy. versatile horses. Regardless of discipline every horse gets exposure in and out of the arena here.
I only take a limited number of horses each month to ensure they are getting quality time & care and have many references available 🙂
Call or text 2623476893
Here’s a little clip of my clients very first ride on her colt I started:
