Lots of fun to be had and some challenging obstacles. Getting ready for day two!
Lot #1 to be auctioned off at the Round up on May 18th. āStick Manā This handy guy comes from the well known St Vincent ranch in Junction City Oregon. As you see he is kid safe and handy on a cow. Also lots of experience on trail obstacles. Sound solid and ready to go. If youāre needing a mount for this yearās fun in the sun hoof-less class that could be combative in the sorting class as well as trail hereās your chance. Donāt let this one get away. You could wear out a set of tires looking for one like this.
Just had one spot open up for the intermediate to advanced Trail clinic on September 16 and 17th Text me interested. ļæ¼541-556-8901
TRUSTā¦.Itās a two way street. Anyone who has ridden with me has probably heard me talk about the 4 Bās I donāt believe in doing to get my hoses to do things. Especially on the trail. Donāt beg,bait,bribe or bully them. It always comes back to bite you in the backside. Iāve seen in happen in the most seasoned and competitive of horses. I prefer to have my horses be thinking partners who have some say in the situation I may be putting them in. I do my best to help them understand what I am asking of them. I believe this brings confidence and trust in the relationship. Recently I had this put to test. After a pretty good rain we decided to go for a ride in the desert. There would be no dust and the flowers and cactus should be in bloom. The ride has some steep and rugged terrain right up my alley!! The beauty did not disappoint. We were near the end of the 3 hour ride when we came to a spot on the trail where the water had washed the trail away leaving a very deep narrow wash with no foreseeable way around. After a little thought of what to do I volunteered to ride down the steep bank into the wash. It was 4 to 5 feet deep and just wide enough to fit a horse. Our options were straight across and straight up a bank that may or may not hold the weight of a horse or down the barley horse width wash a couple horse lengths and up a steeper wall that appeared to be more stable. As I sat there on my horse I offered him all the reins I could spare allowing him to assess the situation. He lowered his head but didnāt budge. I softly encouraged him to go. He leaned his weight forward but then brought his head straight up. I repeated the the same request again with the same results. My horse remained calm but refused to move a foot. I chose to listen to him. I stepped off and put my weight on the bank. It held me but I wasnāt sure it would support Martin so I climbed out of the ditch while he waited patiently for me. I then walked the path betwe
Working a little on changing our balance to change our horses balance
END OF SUMMER ONE DAY CLINIC. THIS SATURDAY 9th from 9 AM to 4 PM. Working on helping your horse understand the trail obstacles cost will be $100 for the day message me if youāre interested in signing up. Course is also open for practice weather permitting at $30 per horse contact me for a time slot