Andy on the trails
Out and about on #hopteamandy just doing mule things!
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#hopteamlaredo taking it easy
#hopteamlaredo taking it easy in the heat!
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#hopteamlaredo 1st saddling
#hopteamlaredo has figured out that wearing a saddle is not that bad after all🤣
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Just right at 2 weeks in #hopteamgrant is making strides in his training. He has so much try and really wants to ride around!
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I wasn’t planning on seeing if #hopteamgrant was okay around dogs this early but “coal train” took it upon himself to test it for me… it’s safe to say we are good! 🤷🏻♀️😂
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Second ride for this Registered 2-year-old Appaloosa Filly “Dots”, who came in over the weekend to be started under saddle. Excited to see what this colorful girl will become!
#hopteamcoolio just doing what he does best! He does a phenomenal job being a lesson horse and always seems to know when the littles are on his back with being so safe and gentle with them! 🧡
“Kelly” is a registered 3 year old filly that I’ve had here in training for a little while. She is becoming a fantastic trail partner that goes anywhere you point her with confidence and without any hesitation! She’s been introduced to obstacles and cattle as well and she is as level headed and calm minded as one can be. Kelly is definitely one I’m gonna miss when she goes home! 💛
Really enjoying this 3 year old gelding! He has a ways to go to be perfect but I can’t complain with his try and willingness to learn. The sweetest yeller feller💛
Day 2 with #hopteamcoolio has been successful to say the least! First off, I am beyond grateful for Coolio getting me this far in the competition. I couldn’t of asked for a better minded horse throughout this. We’re we perfect? Absolutely not but I am just so proud of this little feller! We received 1st place in the trail today, making us 1st place overall going into the freestyles tomorrow. We go at 3:21 for our freestyle if anyone would like to tune in you can watch the livestream at the Appalachian Trainer Face Off page! 🧡
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#hopteamcoolio in the technical portion today! We are currently sitting in 1st place going into the trail class tomorrow. I am beyond proud of him and how well he has handled everything so far. We go at 11:40am tomorrow for the trail portion of the competition. If you’d like to watch you can view the livestream at the Appalachian Trainer Face Off page. No matter the outcome I will always have so much love for this little pony🧡
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You may have a cool pony but is your pony as cool as #hopteamcoolio bumping to “Gangster’s Paradise” by Coolio out on the trails?! 😂
This little guy is adoptable in August at the Appalachian Trainer Face Off! He has potential to be just about anything. Get your applications in now!
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“Agnes” has found her lope and is getting a really nice stop on her! She is adoptable through Kentucky Humane Society Equine CARE.
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“Julietta” Update:
Julietta is a Kentucky humane society horse that now has 30 days worth of groundwork! She has been saddled a handful of times and is getting prepared for her first ride. Here’s is a quick video of her being ponied. She is doing pretty well compared to the first day she arrived. Julietta was a formal feral mare who was quite the handful in the beginning but she’s coming along and will eventually be available for adoption through KHS.
“Dallas” is a 16 hand, 10 year old Walking Horse gelding that is adoptable through Kentucky Humane Society Equine CARE. Dallas has mainly been ridden in the ring and out on the trails. Dallas knows just the basics on the ground and in the saddle! Dallas is a absolute sweetheart and will catch you in the field. If you or someone you know is on the lookout for a Gaited trail horse reach out to Kentucky Humane Society this big guy is looking for his forever home!
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Miss Viona comes in handy around here in more ways then one😉💪
This pony is always keeping a smile and a laugh on everyone’s faces. From her quirky personality to her super sweet side, you just can’t help but love her for her! Sooooo thankful for this pony for dealing with our shenanigans.
Viona is adoptable now through Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC
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Introducing another Kentucky Humane Society Equine CARE horse. This would be “Agnes”!
Agnes was also a previous feral that has been in KHS care since last December. Agnes was a feral roaming horse who endured a lot of difficulties trying to navigate herself and others through life without the help of humans. Agnes came into training with a very high wall built up. She wasn’t a fan of anything or anyone and would of rather of not had anything to do with people. Slowly but surely she is starting to come around to the idea that people are not as bad as they might of seemed to her.
Fast forward to now Agnes has had the basics done with her and is getting closer and closer to her first independent ride with no one leading her to assure that everything will be okay. Agnes has never offered to do anything wrong under saddle but we are deciding to keep things slow and steady for her sake so she doesn’t lose the confidence she has now gained. Although, Agnes has let her guard down she is still not the horse who loves attention or wants to be in your “pocket”. Agnes needs someone who is understanding and takes a soft approach to everything they do with her. She may not be the friendliest horse but she doesn’t mean any harm! Agnes is a super quick learner and wants to do good just isn’t quite sure how to yet. We believe she is going to make a nice riding horse with time!
If you are interested in adopting Agnes reach out to KHS!
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A little Viona update!
First off I absolutely adore this little bay mare and have enjoyed every day with her! Since we’ve been back I ride Miss V 4-5 days a week. She’s been used in my lesson program and has handled it very well with different styles of riders. Viona now 1 hand neck reins, works off of leg and seat cues, lopes around on a loose rein, has a even bigger stop then before, side passes both direction, is starting to cross over and pivot correctly, and her transitions have improved as well. She’s been riding in a snaffle and a loping hack.
Viona has finally gained quite a bit of weight and is starting to shape up. V is such a neat mare and everyday I’m excited and looking forward to what we accomplish next. She is adoptable now through Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC. I wanted to post this small clip of her to just show how good she’s looking. Updated videos will be posted soon to show what this girl has been up to😊
