How friendly is Theodore really??? Here is some behind the scenes footage. And this was after he licked my assistant, Micayla’s, hands for a few minutes 🤣 And yes of course, he has access to a salt block and free choice minerals. #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #hopteamtheodore #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue #rescuehorses #rescuehorse #kristajohnsonhorsemanship
Theodore’s Farewell Party!
My horses got busted having a party involving drinking 🤣 I guess they have had enough of the humidity too 🥴 #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #horselife #horselover #horses
Thank you Josie from Orland Unleashed and the Whisker Perspective!!! #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #orlandunleashed #whiskerperspective #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #hopteamtheodore #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue
Journey is learning emotional collection, purity of gait, self carraige, and is shaping up into a really nice ride 😊 #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #indianahorsetrainer #horsetraining #horsedevelopment #painthorse #painthorses
Theodore does funny things often but doesn’t like it when I get my phone out. Gotcha Theo 🤣 #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #hopteamtheodore #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue #rescuehorse #rescuehorses #adoptme
HOP Team Theodore wants to thank Steve and Boo Ross from Steve Ross Reining & Performance Horses for their kind donations!!! #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue #rescuehorse #rescuehorses #rescuehorses #steverossreiningandperformancehorses
Theodore made new friends at the show. I love how he seeks out connections with people. It was the first thing i noticed about him imduring the ATFO selection process. #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue #HOPTeamTheodore #rescuehorse #rescuehorses #bayhorse #ranchhorse #adoptme
Theodore and I have so much fun together! He has figured out how much joy riding his lope brings me and he offers it often now. He wasn’t even phased by my mini freak out due to a spider crawling on me while riding through the woods 🤣 This guy is so mentally and emotionally collected. #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue #rescuehorse #rescuehorses #HOPTeamTheodore #trailhorse
Who else loves summer??? #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #hopteamtheodore #appalachianhippopotamus #heartofphoenixrescue
Sister is my go to ride when i just need to take a ride for myself. She’s such a gem 😊 #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #quarterhorse #quarterhorses #trailhorse #trailhorses #bayhorse
Yielding forward is different than sucking back and running away. Yielding forward is being thoughtful, driving hind legs under, stretching the topline, and being mentally and emotionally collected. I can’t stress enough how important it is to teach a horse to carry their eye level or below their wither. The mental, emotional, and physical collection of the horse are all connected. #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #painthorse #horsetraining
Thank you Troyer’s Saddlery for supporting HOP Team Theodore!!! https://www.ebay.com/str/troyerssaddlery #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #heartofphoenixrescue #appalachianhippopotamus #HOPTeamTheodore #rescuehorses #rescuehorse #kristajohnsonhorsemanship
Thank you to Throne Bottom Farm for donating K.I.S. trace minerals for Theodore! https://thornebottomfarm.com/ #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #heartofphoenixequinerescue #hopteamtheodore #appalachianhippopotamus
Today makes 4 weeks of bonding with Theodore! He is a gelding, approximately 6 years old, and measures between 14.0 and 14.1 Hands. Theo is super friendly, has a good mind, and has comfortable gaits to ride. FIRST REQUIRED POST. #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #heartofphoenixrescue #hopteamtheodore #appalachianhippopotamus #bayhorse #rescuehorse #reacuehorses
Theodore is something special 😊 Special moment captured after a fun ride. Photo credit to Micayla Back Photography. #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #heartofphoenixrescue #appalachianhippopotamus #rescuehorse
Can a hippopotamus canter? YES!!! Want to know how we got Theodore cantering wearing a saddle on a small circle without using a whip? Keep an eye on our upcoming videos on YouTube. You too, can get your underachievers to willingly move out! #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #heartofphoenixrescue #appalachianhippopotamus #rescuehorses #HOPTeamTheodore #rescuehorse #kristajohnsonhorsemanship
Who else loves a horse that rides out alone on a loose rein? This can be accomplished by providing a horse with safety, comfort, leadership, and the responsibility to stay between your reins and your legs. #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer #quarterhorse #bayhorse #quarterpony
Theodore and I had our first ride and first bath today 😊 #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #hopteamtheodore #heartofphoenixrescue #appalachianhippopotamus #rescuehorse #kristajohnsonhorsemanship
Theodore had his first saddling with us today 😊 #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #appalachiantrainerfaceoff2024 #hopteamtheodore #heartofphoenixrescue #appalachianhippopotamus #rescuehorse #kristajohnsonhorsemanship #kristajohnsonhorsetrainer