It’s time for an overdue Kirby update! 🩷 He’s doing really well, I have just been focusing on youtube videos and haven’t really been posting on here! He got his teeth floated and wolf teeth pulled in December. It’s super important for them to get their teeth done before starting to hold a bit, especially if they have wolf teeth, and I gave his mouth some time to heal up before he started carrying one around. Once he was used to holding it I could start teaching him about bit pressure and work up to riding in it! I’ll do a couple rides with the halter on under my bridle and two sets of reins so I can make things as clear as possible for him. He sailed through all of that training and has been riding around great in the bit. He’s in a Myler comfort snaffle with copper inlays which the green horses tend to like. He’s learning about contact and starting to learn how to use his body for moments at a time. I try to remember to clips from this stage because it’s imperfect, and shows the green horse learning process. I’m excited to see what he’ll look like when he builds up more strength to carry himself! Kirby’s also started jumping under saddle and had two different riders on him! He’s a really fun one to bring along. #eponaskirby #blmmustang #demandthebrand #englishhorse #coltstarting
Cross country with Rune 🥰 I feel like I gained a lot of confidence this XC school, and he was so game which is always great!! Spending Christmas Eve getting ahead on my youtube video editing… hope y’all are having a good day!! If you’re looking for something to watch while on break, I’ve just finished Odyssey’s full training series from completely untouched to going out and competing in shows. His journey video will be added eventually, but for now all of the key moments in his training are in his playlist! The link to my channel will be in the comments ✨ #runethemustang
odyssey is such a blast! we had fun switching it up today and doing some western cross training. this pony is a really cool one. #eponasodyssey
Had the best cross country school on Rune the other day!! 🦄 He felt absolutely amazing and we got to practice some novice jumps. More videos to come, thanks as always to Elisa Wallace Eventing!! #runethemustang #eventing #crosscountry #blmmustang
I had to start trimming Hesperie’s hooves on day 7 because they were overgrown, out of balance, and making her a little sore. My #1 goal is getting her feeling comfortable and happy before I think about accomplishing any training goals, so I set to work! I wasnt sure how much she would let me get accomplished and didnt want to rush, however she was very trusting and seemed to know I was helping her. She was willing to let me get a lot done very uneventfully, and while they still have a ways to go, there’s only so much I can do in one trim and they are looking much better. “After” photos were taken the next day because I forgot, and the last two were after a little more touching up. Still a work in progress!*| have learned from professionals and have them check my work, Espie will be seeing a farrier as soon as she is ready! I learned to barefoot trim so I can help mustangs who are in need of a trim, but not ready for a farrier*We are into month two now and l’ve just been spending some time getting her domestic and helping her to feel better. I started her on ulcer treatment and she’s been gaining good weight! Training has been slower but just due to me giving her time to put on weight and feel better.#bImmustang #eponashesperie #horsetraining #mustangtraining #barefoottrimming #farrier
preview of days five and six wth Hesperie!! as always full training videos are posted to my channel… this one was split up into two parts! I took my time because she was telling me she wasnt ready for me to handle both back hooves quite yet. once she was, she’s been awesome for me to pick up and trim her hooves! I’m a bit behind on updates, she’s progressed a lot in the past month! excited to share some more recent updates once I get caught up! #blmmustang #mustangtraining #eponashesperie
Where are my pony lovers at? 👀 Odyssey is a super athletic, talented 7yo 13.2hh mustang gelding. He is green with loads of potential! He could really shine in the dressage ring with some more experience under his belt. He also has a super scopey jump featured in other videos on my page. As a bonus, I have a playlist of detailed videos of his training all the way from a wild horse, to going under saddle and going to outings. You can watch him learn and feel like you already know him by the time you come to try him. He has been very fun to bring along and its time for his next partner to take the reins! #blmmustang #available #dressagepony #hunterpony #jumperpony #eponasodyssey
Happy Thanksgiving y’all! Rune helping me with Kirby last week!! Elisa Wallace Eventing Kirby is doing very well under saddle, he has progressed to walk trot cantering out in the open and going over some obstacles. I decided to switch it up and do some ponying with Rune, and it helped Kirby feel a lot more confident! He’s been such a fun one to bring along. #eponaskirby #runethemustang #blmmustang #coltstarting
Day four with Hesperie- learning to pick up her front hooves! Using a soft rope to help her understand and get used to feeling something on her legs. She did very well! She was needing a trim so I was aiming to get that accomplished so I could help her feel better. #blmmustang #mustangtraining #eponashesperie
Odyssey feeling super keen for a little jump school the other day. His confidence has really improved by leaps and bounds this past month!! feat Malloy Equestrian cheering us on :)
Kirby update!! 🩷 Hes had a handful of rides now, with help from Elisa Wallace Eventing on the ground to help him bridge the gap and feel confident moving out. He is feeling very good, we had our first solo canters (just us in the round pen) and soon we’ll be ready to ride in a little field. He’s been a lot of fun to bring along!! Good boy Kirby 🤩#eponaskirby #blmmustang #coltstarting
DAY TWO and she is no longer a number! Meet Hesperie! Aka Espie for short. She is named after a water nymph 🌊 She is such a sweet mare! I’m really enjoying working with her. I am keeping things as easy as possible, her weight is already looking better! The past couple of days I addressed some discomfort she was experiencing. With very minimal preparation she allowed me to: -trim all four hooves (they were way overgrown and she had a rock in one front) - put treatment on her hind legs where she had some irritation from mud - put a fly mask on her to keep the bugs out of her eyes She was unsure at first but I think she realized I was helping her feel better, and quickly became fully accepting of my help. She blew me away with her willingness to trust! Full training video from day two on youtube :) #eponashesperie #blmmustang #demandthebrand #adoptalivinglegend
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