And last video, Trail!
Feel free to skip over the first minute or so. It’s our second ever attempt at a gate (first being in the warm up arena about half an hour before) so I was just attempting to show that she’s patient while also trying to sneakily get it closed 😂 the rest of the course? Knocked it out of the park!! The scary banner and bridge that were scaring the other horses didn’t phase her one bit, and she got her side passes even though she only learned them officially about two weeks ago! I was so impressed by how she was listening and in tune with me ❤️
🤎 Hazel 🤎
14.3hh red roan
South Steens HMA
Adult Riding
LOT 100
🌸 Auction link! 🌸
https://teensandoregonmustangs.hibid.com/lot/209344157/tag-8026-hazel?ref=catalog
Shareable link: https://youtu.be/82DfUUkprVc?si=YVvhKAUa-sLiRtCJ
Western pattern from today!
I’m SO proud of this girl. She was so relaxed, she helped calm my nerves 😂 She knew it was game time! Way to go Hazel ❤️
For reference, the pattern is going to be in the comments!
Bidders! Did you know this is Hazel’s 28th ride, her second time ever hauling out, and her first time ever riding in this arena? If you’re looking for potential, this girl is the total package. She’s ready for more hours and training to become your dream horse!
Shareable link: https://youtu.be/3Knk0BObVXw?si=l7rnU5etGBIL1TCp
Showmanship and Body Conditioning are DONE!
For starting showmanship practice last week (yes I forgot about showmanship!), and being in a completely new arena with lots of people, she smoked it 🔥
Body Conditioning went just as well! She ground tied perfectly for picking up feet, stood to be caught by a new person, and loaded up into the trailer and backed out beautifully.
So proud of this girl!
Clip is from our showmanship!
Hazel is here and all settled in!
125 days after pickup, Hazel is cruising around the warm up arena with only 26 rides, and I couldn’t be prouder ❤️ I didn’t quite reach my goal of 30 rides before competition, but we MIGHT get there before riding classes on Saturday!
Link to full video clip from todays ride: https://youtu.be/ZGkuqHKYvFQ?si=LZWD1tMOlUxGOVMm
This is only the second time Hazel has ever hauled out anywhere! She hasn’t whinnied or been overly anxious, thank goodness! The stall is not her favorite and she’s doing a bit of pacing, but she is settling down as the day goes on and with exercise. Sure, walls are scary and new people require and extra look, but Hazel has kept her brain and is doing fantastic!
I’ll be around all weekend, if you want to meet Hazel just send me a PM! She loves people and is happy to receive pets from all those willing.
Schedule is below. Check out the livestream on Teens and Oregon Mustang page to watch!
FRIDAY
Adult Riding Showmanship and Ground Training, 3pm
SATURDAY
Adult Riding Pattern and Trail, 1pm
SUNDAY
Awards, 10am
Auction 12pm
🤎 Hazel 🤎
14.3hh red roan
South Steens HMA
Adult Riding
LOT 100
🌸 Auction link! 🌸
https://teensandoregonmustangs.hibid.com/lot/209344157/tag-8026-hazel?ref=catalog
From a few rides ago… but look what’s missing!
Reins are important of course, but I always strive to get the mustangs riding off legs and seat primarily as best as possible. Hazel is no exception. She is INCREDIBLY in tune to my body position and voice, and I love it!!
🤎 Hazel 🤎
14.3hh red roan
South Steens HMA
Adult Riding
LOT 100
🌸 Auction link! 🌸
https://teensandoregonmustangs.hibid.com/lot/209344157/tag-8026-hazel?ref=catalog
I hoped this video would turn out a little clearer, but it’s adorable nonetheless! Hazel has been getting a lot of pasture time since I’m working so much. Last night I went to say hi to here and she trotted up the fence, so enthusiastic for lovings! Then she started chasing me around the pasture for more which was even more adorable 😂
This girl really bonds to her person and has a heart of gold!
This girl is so cool!!!
She’s turning out to be so versatile! Only 16/17ish rides, and there are already so many directions her new owner could take her. Apparently ranch riding might be one of them 😍 Way to slide Hazel!!
🤎 Hazel 🤎
14.3hh red roan
South Steens HMA
3yo mare
Adult Riding
✨ Available at auction ✨
Hazel is feeling really good! She’s getting the hang of being under saddle SO quick. She can W/T/C both leads, stops, two tracks, haunch turns and forehand turns, and transition up and down gaits all in 10 rides! And she carries herself so pretty while doing it 😍
Adding some trail riding onto her resumé soon!
Ride 7 with Hazel! 🤎
So proud of this sweet girl!! She is so soft and willing to please. She had 3 entire days off (seriously not a thing besides eating pasture grass and eating hay!) and didn’t miss beat!
We haven’t worked on driving into the bit at all, but she naturally wants to give such nice natural carriage. When we first got her, I figured she would always be high headed. Turns out she just needed some muscle tone 🤣 And yes, I will definitely put an English saddle on her at some point!! She can trot 😍