08/16/2024
Our Ben is back from his vacation! One thing he apparently will never forget is what time breakfast is served 😋 🤣
He's been the 1st one at the gate every morning. He comes back to work on Monday!
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Trainer Sarah Brown has 38 years of professional horse training experience, Worthy Trails provides lessons in horsemanship, horse training from ground work to finish work, as well as horse sales. Specializing in reservation mustangs. We bring in new mustangs each year to gentle for the public. Our mustangs are available for purchase through out the year.
08/15/2024
The aqua blue biothane did not disappoint!
I have listed more tack up in out store, and I'm still getting pics of all the different styles you can get.
More coming in next week! (The hot pink and neon green should be here then 😉)
Shop our website to get yours!
Worthytrails.com
08/13/2024
Tis the season for the fruit to start growing in the pasture! We have apple trees, a pear tree, and loads of blackberries. To get them, you have to be taller than Jack, the Belgian. I have a ladder. 😉😂
08/12/2024
Handsome man Cody had a nice weekend off.
08/11/2024
More stock came into the store! I'll admit, I took the mahogany halter bridle for Sage. She's going to look fantastic in it! I'll get a pic as soon as I can 😉
But for you, there are a few new bridles, a few new halters, and one mule bridle, which I expect to go fast! So get over to the shop while you can!
Getting very low on rope halters, so gran one while you're there.
https://www.worthytrails.com/tack-store
08/09/2024
The rope halter clearance sale has begun! Clinician quality rope halters made from premium double braid yacht rope.
🔴🔴 LIMITED STOCK🔴🔴
Once they're gone, they are gone!
♦️JUST $10 PER HALTER♦️
Marked down from $30 😉
Just go click on the link to order
08/07/2024
I have a preference for adult stallions when I pick out my mustangs. We've had wild studs here ranging in age from 6 months to 10 years! I like the adults because they are the ones least likely to be picked when offered for sale by the reservation. They're the most difficult to gentle and most people aren't set up for a stud. We have a set up here so I can keep them separate from the rest of the herd till they can have their surgery.
I was asked at last weekend's clinic how I got them gelded, people assumed I had a chute to put them in. While I do have a chute for vet emergencies, it's not what we use for gelding.
All the studs are gentled prior to surgery. First halter broke, then trained to accept a needle, trained to be surrounded by strangers, and when they are gentle enough, the vet is called.
The rope you see is put on after the horse is sedated. It's just there to hold the horse's foot out of the way so the vet can do his job. We try and do them outside where there's more light, but it is Oregon where rain can be an issue.
While they are under, the recieve their first shots and their microchip. I generally do their booster shots a month later in case they have any trauma from meeting the vet! Though that generally isn't an issue.
We have been know to have gelding parties where we do 5 or 6 in a day! FB only allows me to do 10 pics at a time, but I honestly lost count of how many times we have successfully gentled and gelded wild studs. So that's how we do it around here!
08/05/2024
Came home from the Shawna Karrasch clinic yesterday to a traffic jam! Yes, I can see my windshield seems to need cleaning, I don't remember that there when I was driving 😅
I was thrilled to have two of my students who have already started in R+ there to get more info. And two more that are just starting their journey in R+. Plus one of our mustangs there as well.
Shawna Karrasch and Jesse Hiilegas do such a great job inspiring people to what they can achieve with R+, it's definitely a must see experience.
I will look into have them do a clinic for us a bit closer to home next year!
08/02/2024
Got some exciting new things that are coming to the store next week! Starting Monday is a rope halter clearance sale. Last chance to get a rope halter from me, limited stock, but they will be just $10 each!
I tried to get them up sooner, sorry. But this weekend will be spent at the Shawna Karrasch clinic! Yay!
Pic is from last year's clinic. There may be some audit spots left if you can make it! Looking forward to seeing old and new friends there!
08/01/2024
Misty has been here just over a month and has become just the sweetest girl! She seems to be changing shape a little bit. Maybe a video series on raising baby may be coming 🤔
Nothing is confirmed, and she is not quite ready for her vet check. But I'm guessing we will know soon!
07/31/2024
Just a heads up post. There are always scammers trying to jump in here and pretend to be me. All of my accounts are verified, so if someone contacts you saying they are me, look for the blue check mark. Though I never reach out to random people who haven't contacted me first, so that should be you're 1st red flag!
I also never ask for any personal information, maybe the name of your horse....which I will likely remember before I remember your name 🤣 sorry.
I never ask for credit cards/fb pay/venmo/PayPal/zelle.
I never sell a horse without meeting your first.
And all tack sales go through a private processor online so you can track it.
If you'd like, you can go find this profile and report it as fake. Thanks!
07/29/2024
I know I said I liked the colors that match my saddle, but that white looks sharp on Cody! I had to hose the dust off before I used it. But that's kinda the point. A quick hose off made it white again without any effort! I may look into more colors 🤔
Anyway, I had a nice ride on Cody today! 😁
07/28/2024
I told my dog Happy that he probably shouldn't take his ball out to the pasture. But does he listen? Of course not 😆
Don't worry, I got it back for him. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
07/25/2024
More tack coming into the store this week! Got some bridles and sidepulls that will be available as well. I have almost everything up and ready to order through our tack shop at worthytrails.com
The Biothane is really a much better material than leather, especially if you live anywhere there is weather. We get so much rain here in the NW that if you're not able to clean your leather constantly, it gets stiff, moldy, and tends to crack. There's no chance if that happening with the biothane. The nylon gets also gets stiff and can rub on your horse, making it uncomfortable. Biothane doesn't. It also won't break, so equipment failure isn't really a thing.
And all the colors to choose from! I generally stick with the different browns to match my saddle, but I'm getting ready to invest in some hunter's orange. Seems like every couple weeks there is a lost horse post somewhere, and the orange will sure make a horse easier to find!
Everything in the store is currently On Sale. Check back often to see what's ready to ship as I get more tack in!
07/22/2024
Misty learning how to tie. Very undramatic. 😉
She did really well!
07/20/2024
I'm working hard at getting the store up! Some items are already available. The halters are currently ON SALE so I have those up already. I wanted to make sure everyone can take advantage of the sale before that goes away.
I should be working on it through the weekend so check back often since there will be a store wide sale!
https://www.worthytrails.com/tack-store
07/19/2024
Cody is modeling one of the new halters for you. The yellow has always looked so sharp on him!
I am absolutely loving these halters! They are made from beta biothane, which will not break, stretch, fade, crack, or mold. Almost completely maintenance free, just wipe it down with a wet cloth to clean. Because the halter won't break, we will only be offering the halters that have a breakaway leather crown piece. This also keeps them super adjustable to keep it balanced.
We will be offering the halters, different styles of bridles, and reins.
I will of course still have some rope tack available if you prefer that feel, though I will no longer be offering rope halters.
The store is not quite up and running, data entry takes forever! But you can feel free to pm me to pre-order and I can make sure what you want is available. Which one is your favorite color?
07/18/2024
Misty started on target training and even did a little liberty leading. Most of you already know target training is the key to R+ success.
I couldn't be more pleased with this girl!
07/16/2024
Had a good day with Ari trying out the harness. Ari is one of our available mustangs! He's a bit reactive, so he will need someone with R+ experience. PM me if you have an interest!
07/15/2024
Happy Birthday Gracie!
She's 10 years old today. My homebred qh mare from Lass & Doc. 😍🥰
07/14/2024
Today I am working on getting the store set up for you! I have a limited number of items in stock, but you will have the option to order anything and it should be made and ready to ship in 2 weeks or less!
A pic of the beautiful Misty who is enjoying the herd and the pasture.
07/12/2024
Bandit is being introduced to the harness so he can learn a new skill. He will still be ridden, but at 4.5 years old, he isn't full grown. There are so many debates about when to start a horse, everyone has their own opinion. But the older I get, the more issues I see with horses starting too young, the more I think we should be waiting longer.
So a lot of Bandits trail miles will be done while pulling a cart. That way he can get the exposure without having to worry about potential physical problems from carrying weight when his back isn't fused.
I'm not asking for a debate. It's just what I have chosen to do here.
07/11/2024
Misty is settling in well. When I braided her hair, she almost fell asleep!
Looks like Misty is a long yearling, standing at 14.2! String test says she will mature between 15 and 15.2. Sending in her DNA soon!
07/08/2024
I'm like a horse, really only good around 70 degrees. 🤣
07/06/2024
It's the annual heat wave, and for the next few days, it is way too hot to work! Don't worry, the horses have plenty of shady places to go. Maybe we can get soke.nive pasture pics of the kids...not sure I'm going outside though 🥵🤣
07/05/2024
Misty is doing so well settling in. She is already comfortable in a halter, she learned to lead with a target. While not really considered gentle, she's been so easy to work with that she is now out in the pasture making new friends. What a sweetheart! I an lucky to have her. 🥰
07/03/2024
My new harness arrived! Both Cody and Finn took to it right away. The others need a biy more work 🤣
I know there were a ton of people wondering how to start their horses in harness using positive reinenforcement. Theres limited info out there, so I will try and help out by posting the trials and tribulations of teaching a new skill.
I had so much fun starting and cant wait to see how it goes!
I was a carriage driver on and off for about 20 years, so while driving isnt new to me, training is with R+ is.
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Lyons, OR
97358
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| Tuesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 7pm |
| Friday | 9am - 7pm |
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Videos
Good Ole Finn helping me get on. He really is the best!
Misty is settling in well!
Such a sweet girl. New mustangs are the best!
Here's a clip of one of the lessons I am working on for the White Level of our upcoming training courses. I am terrible at explaining the science behind R+. Thankfully, I have the FinnMaster who can help me out! If you would like to be part of our private online community and be the first invited to get our courses with a discount, comment Yes and I will send you the link!
Little Hartley is growing up and learning a work ethic, He did a fantastic job going over the obstacles! Hartley is one of our avavilable mustangs. Pm me me for more info.
Here's a little clip of things to come with the White Level course which will available through our online courses. A bit of liberty leading with Nakoa. Its important to build on the liberty leading from the horse following you to a bit of showmanship. This helps a lot once we get to the Green Level and we are ready to do the first few rides. If you would like to join our free discussion community, comment Yes! and I will send you the link. In the community, you will have the opportunity to talk with other R+ enthusiasts and get some feedback on your journey. You will also be the firs to know when the courses and mini courses are available along with discount codes to view them. Enjoy!
It's the 16th annual bucking bolting spree from Doc as he prepares for the season. Should be ok to ride after he warmed himself up. I think I can finally admit he's never going to outgrow this behavior 🤣
Friends, Forage, Freedom. The 3 Fs as described by behaviorist Lauren Fraser. As horse owners, we all try to give them the very best care. Plenty of owners are going broke while their horses have the best. Really, in the end, they just need a few things to be happy. Friends, Forage, and Freedom.
Do you ever feel like you walked into a room when someone was talking about you behind your back and you suddenly interrupted them? Yeah..... sometimes I'm paranoid like that 🤣 Sage & Finn
Friends, forage, and freedom. What every horse needs to do well. That's our Nakoa who will be back to work soon!
One of my students during her lesson yesterday. She's done a fantastic job training this mustang from the start. He was a pushy 3 year old stud when they met and she's turned him into a mostly well behaved 5 year old. She's getting some really nice down stretches and is ready to start on collection. All done with positive reinforcement! Great job!
Doyle doing the spin with the target. Seems like a silly trick, and it kinda is. But at the same time, it's an excellent way to get a horse comfortable with switching eyes. It's fairly common knowledge that horses see things differently from one eye to the other. That's one it's sort of drilled into us that we have to train both sides of the horse. It can be quite surprising to them to get comfortable with you on one side, only to suddenly appear on the other side. Some horses react badly, while others simply pause to process. This is a great exercise to see where your horse is at. And becomes a fun game for then to figure out.
The sun isn't quite cooperating enough to do trailer loading outside, so we can just start inside with a mock trailer set up. Ben is doing a great job! Maybe we will get sun soon.
Bringing in Desi for a training session.
One of my training groups is working on the spin from the ground. I was super pleased with Ari since he has had some time off. No huge reason why he had time off, it was just cold and I had client horses to do. But even after living wild in the pasture for 2 weeks, he came in ready to work and learn new things! He's a special one for sure!
Bandit had his first ride! And was completely relaxed and willing the entire time. He will be started bridle less, since that is what he is used to. And I will eventually add the bridle when needed. The full video will be up on our Patreon channel. I will post a link for that the in the comments.
Baby Hartley is doing a fantastic job learning the basics!
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