19/06/2025
Rosie’s Road to Progress 🌟🐴
Rosie has made some huge strides recently, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how she’s coming along. When she first arrived, her owners shared that she was having a tough time getting her feet done—so much so that the farrier wasn’t able to complete a proper trim.
In my program, working with a horse’s feet is a must-have. It’s not just about the trim—regular handling, picking, and cleaning help make each farrier visit smoother and safer for everyone involved. We got right to work, and I’m happy to say Rosie had a full trim last week without issue!
Rosie also came off her trailer ride a little worse for wear, having injured herself from being so anxious during the trip. Naturally, that raised concerns about building trailer fear. But yesterday, thanks to the trust we’ve built and all the consistent groundwork we’ve been doing, she loaded right in and stood quietly, eating her grain like a pro. Honestly, I expected this to be a longer process, but she surprised me in the best way!
This is the perfect example of how the “little” things—lunging, moving their feet, desensitizing, working with tarps and noodles—might look silly from the outside, but they’re the foundation of a well-rounded, confident horse. All those small lessons are what help us succeed when it really counts.
