HOP Team Ziti

13/08/2023

✨Third required post✨

What a ride these past almost 100 days have been! The ATFO competition is in less than a week and while I’m nervous, I’m also excited!

Ziti has come a long way the past 3 months but unfortunately she is just not a “100 day horse”. I plan to take the competition day by day with her and see what all she can handle without pushing her too far 🙂

She’s really started to open up and become more accepting of new things! With some more time I think she’ll be something special for sure!

In no way shape or form is Ziti a dangerous horse but she is not what would be considered as “safe”. She has her moments where she can be very reactive and spooky both in saddle and on the ground still . People are also still a big hurdle for her, trying to sway a horses opinion on humans after almost 7 years of being completely unhandled is not always the easiest 😂

If she’s pushed too hard, too fast she very quickly starts to mentally shut down. That’s why, compared to others, Ziti doesn’t seem as far along. I’ve tried my absolute hardest to go at her pace and only push her when I know she can handle it. Lots of groundwork and only asking for a walk both on a lunge line and under saddle. As of now, asking her to pick up speed seems to get her mind going in the wrong direction so I have occasionally only asked for a trot here and there for short periods of time to keep her relaxed.

We had a difficult time in terms of her health as well, seeing as she was sick for a couple weeks and I think stress when she first arrived and started beginning work played a role as well. She’s picked up a lot of weight in the past couple of weeks though and is slowly building some muscle tone as I’m able to add more work to her schedule!

Z’s adoption level as of now is an advanced rider only and it’s an absolute must that her training continue after the competition. If she doesn’t get adopted, she’ll be coming back home with me to continue her training ☺️

Her perfect future home consists of someone who is going to spend lots of time with her, wether that be riding, groundwork, or just hanging out. With continued consistent work I see this girl being able to go in any direction!

06/08/2023

What an amazing night for Z!

One thing we’ve been focusing on is having all kinds of new people around her as she’s still very timid towards others, slowly but surely she’s opening up 🥰

To have my “sista from anotha mista” ride her around and actually enjoy her was such a heartwarming thing to watch ❤️

27/07/2023

Had a relaxing little evening with Z after a long day at work!

Sometimes I like to just simply spend time with her ❤️

07/07/2023

If you're looking for a horse this year, look no further than the Appalachian Trainer Face Off.

Over 40+ horses of many breeds, ages, levels and abilities will be adoptable on or before August 19th in Winfield, WV.

Apply now to have a the ability to meet and bid on one of these amazing animals.

The most unique part of the ATFO and the ability to adopt one of these horses is the remarkable level of training that has gone into them over the last 100 days.

You are able to look over the whole journey through each horse and trainer's social media presence in a unique way.

Look over all of the minis, ponies and horses here:

https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/2021-appalachian-trainer-face-off-horses/

Approval allows you to bid on any suitable horses for which you are approved.

Approval doesn’t require you bid or adopt.
It just gives you the option to do so.

Apply today (before Aug 10th) and plan to attend this amazing event to adopt:

https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/adoption/

And spectate!

https://appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/attend/

Find your August 19th



Share and tag possible adopters.


7 yr old Arabian/Welsh/Appy Mare

04/07/2023

We hope everyone has an amazing 4th of July! 🇺🇸

24/06/2023

19/06/2023

✨First Required Post✨

This girl has come a long way since she first came here. She’s really started to trust people and calm down in scarier situations. She’s still very sensitive to some things and I haven’t felt the need to rush her first ride but she isn’t near as flighty as she used to be.

We’re working a lot on her confidence just trying to introduce her to every random little thing that I can, a lot of groundwork and here recently throwing in random obstacles. She’s still sensitive about her back legs but she isn’t trying to send a flag into orbit anymore so I count that as a win 😂

I think she’ll be ready for that first ride within the next week or so with how much she’s progressing! (Kicking myself in the butt for not remembering to get a saddling video)

11/06/2023

✨Ziti✨

We still have some weight and muscle tone to gain but this girl is still absolutely gorgeous!

The past couple days have been amazing with her, she’s really started to calm down and use her thinking brain instead of her reactive brain 🤩

Getting closer and closer to that first ride!

10/06/2023

2 posts in one day but had to share because miss Z finally had her first saddle on today! She makes it look pretty good if I do say so myself 😍

10/06/2023

This is a photo from about a week ago, thanks to Colby we no longer have a matted tail and I have some pretty pictures and videos to post soon!

has been such a gentleman helping me pony around Z! She does really good with another horse around and being able to pony her has started to get used to my movements above her and getting more nose control 🤩

31/05/2023

Shirts are so cute this year!

https://heart-of-phoenix-horses.creator-spring.com/listing/support-hopteamziti

There is something affordable for everyone who wants to support a team!

The purchase of Appalachian Trainer Face Off team shirts helps greatly support the competition that saves the lives of massive numbers of horses otherwise without a chance. This event costs Heart of Phoenix around $50,000. Your purchase matters, and supporting your favorite team impacts their social media score!

You can choose Sweatshirts, tanks, totes, stickers, Tees and Kids shirts

30/05/2023

Ziti update:

The past month has been nothing but groundwork with this girl. For being completely unhandled she’s taken everything really well but still super flighty and nervous. So, slow work it’s been, just trying to get her to be more trusting, calm and confident.

So far her biggest problem has been with her legs (hints as to why her tail isn’t tamed yet 😂) and she’s also super sensitive to quick movements and things lower to the ground.

She was a dream to halter break (she backs up so well and responds to the slightest pressure 🤩), taken to lunging phenomenally, stands tied and flag work has helped her a lot but she still tends to be watchy. I’ve had the saddle on her a couple times and ponied her around, slowly working our way to the first sit.

Z is a very smart girl and has caught on to everything very quickly! Her biggest hurdle is just understanding that not everything is as scary as she thinks it is! 😂

Hope to have at least some ponying videos soon!

09/05/2023

I hope to have some videos put together soon of how well Z is doing!

She’s a super quick learner for sure 🤩