Davina was so good tonight. Nights like this gets me really excited for what the future holds for her and I. No doubt she will be a rebel some days and make me work for it but it will so be worth it. She loves to please and catches on so quickly. When she’s not having a full blown tantrum the girl is a blast to work with. She’s going to be back on the trailer hauling around to shows the rest of the year. She has only had one event this year and it was the Dublin St. Patrick’s day parade -which she slept through- the rest of the time she’s been hanging out, growing, being a baby with only being worked with here and there.
#futureisbright
Storm and I showing in Adult showmanship placing 🥉 out of 6? I forget. He has improved so much at this and is slowing picking up how to read my body. Still have to improve on things but he will 💯 get it down in no time. So proud of this boy and his owner.
🥇 English Equitation first pattern class.
We had a little bobble and her head came up at the whoa so still things to improve on. But also much improved at the same time!! So proud of her.
🥈 $100 Ranch pleasure w/t
The horses are all settled in for the night and ready for the show tomorrow! So thankful to spend this weekend with great ppl and great horses!
I really want to show Koko English this weekend if I can find my show cloths. She has struggled the past 2 days with leaving the other horses which is a first for her since she came to me. She isn’t wanting to move off my leg like she was or should and it is taking her longer to focus on me then normal. However she is still making progress and we will just keep at it, this always improves the more you take them away from one another and tonight she’s going to a rodeo all by herself!
I do love how she gets going around and really lifts up for me and collects. Every now and then she still misses a lead but overall her lope is much slower and controlled. Man I can definitely feel the power under me when she gets to moving at the lope a little fast then I’d like. I love me some Koko time though and she is always hanging out with me while I’m doing things in the barn. A lover girl at heart for sure.
It’s always something with these young ones. Any other day Davina would stand so still and enjoy being brushed and scratched on. Today, she decided to throw the biggest tantrum because she didn’t want her legs brushed 🙄🤦🏼♀️ So I remained calm and gave her no energy to feed off of and kept at it until she finally started to use the thinking side of her brain and stand still like a well behaved citizen. I turned her loose and went and worked Koko and Roxy but before I left I got Davina again and made sure she allowed me to brush her legs all over. She stood like a good girl, like she does any other night for me. These young ones love to test ya even over things they have been doing for some time. I have built a lot of trust with Davina so it was important to me to remain calm in this and to stay consistent with her. Even though it was ridiculous my actions still made all the difference to her.
She turns 2 in August and then she is going to school and lord I may need some prayers to help me with this one 😂 she is definitely teaching and showing me new things and making me learn how to work through new situations. The will is strong in this one, but the end game with her is so worth it. ❤️🔥
Rode 3yr old Waylon around during lunch break for his loving owner Mary! This was his first time riding around that many horses and he trotted around like he did it every day.
You are going to have a nice horse my friend!
Getting that showmanship practice in.
So far every day I have rode Koko I get the same horse. Always chill. No spook. No jumps. No ears pinned. Just willing and sweet. She is definitely an “ok, I can do that” kinda gal but in no hurry 😆
Today she was stopping and backing with just my seat and leg.
Have i mentioned how much I love working with this horse?
KOKO walked so much more confident tonight and was wayyy more willing to move forward for me. She has a nice whoa also! Koko is owned and loved by Tracy, who has had her since she was born. She has put such a great foundation on this mare she is a true joy to have around.
Storm had a BIG day today! His loving owner Danielle decided to take him and I over to Shawn Flarida’s to ride for the afternoon. Reining won’t be the direction Storm goes, however ranch riding and English are in his future. Such a cool experience and Shawn is such a down to earth kinda guy.
Thank you Danielle for today!!
Now back to work Storm and I go!
Clips from our trip to KY for the NKHN competition. Love that Gabbana girl.
I got Koko, Sophie, Sally, Storm and Gabbana all worked with and hosed off. My personal horse Davina will be after dinner. I sure love my job. #thankful
FOR SALE
Ruby is a 7yr old Grade -not registered- quarter horse mare. She is roughly 14.2 hands and is built very nice. She is your thick and stocky kind. She is UTD on all shots, recently trimmed and has current coggins. Ruby was rescued by her current owners in September 2022. She has unfortunately had a traumatic life already that leaves her very untrusting of people. She had issues picking up her feet, she has now overcome that! Still needs a patient farrier. Before her current owners, She had been abused and abandoned so she has some baggage. With that said she wants to be good! She try’s very hard but requires a LOT of patience. She is not your first horse material. She isn’t good for your kid to try to train a horse for their first time. If your on a time limit for when she will need to be finished she isnt for you.
This mare needs someone who is willing to give her the time and patience she needs to rebuild her damaged soul. Her whole life people have let her down, someone who will be consist with her is a must. She has had several rides in an indoor arena in a halter. Has only offered to try something one time. Super soft and sensitive. She loads, ties, has had a loads of groundwork to rebuild confidence in herself and people. Solid feet and big boned. She has been ponyed by another horse in the arena and open fields. Stands to be hosed off and for a bath. She is an easy keeper! Gorgeous mane and tail both are very thick. Ruby can get attached to other horses quickly. She is sound so if you have the experience to continue her training she is able to do so. She would probably do best for trail riding. ranch work. Rodeo events. barrels or dressage. She is also able to be sold as a pasture companion. Our main goal with her is to find someone who will give her the life she deserved from the start.
Asking 1️⃣4️⃣🍎🍎 obo
Good home is a must. Owners will be picky where she goes as they don’t want her to go into another bad situation. Refer
Storm working on his extended trot
Sophie being blow dried for the first time.
