Brynn making solid moves with Patch❤️
A coming duo of all hardwork
A touch of learning to side pass and teach him to catch his hip up. A valuable lesson that will lead to many open doors for the young lady. I am very excited to watch them next year.
She did it again😮💨😮💨 another great ride. She really likes the job. It’s so nice to work with her!
Skip has been so much fun. Keeping her super supple and putting the pressure on bits and pieces. She used to crack right away under pressure so we took it away and have slowly added it back. Such a great little mare! Really learning to decompress herself in a sticky situation. We also have stayed whole from the beginning to the end no more little bucks from the back cinch 👏🏻 that’s today on skip 💕
Tonka Training with Avery
Miss Avery Mastering Her Ride On Tonka Today 🫶🏼
A touch of Mona today. We learned she is not bridal broke but bosal started. So we are just going to see where the next few day will go. The ride was good and I am alive 😜
**Progress Update on Mona**
It’s been a week since we started our desensitization and groundwork with Mona, and I’m thrilled with the progress we’ve made. Today, we had our first ride, and while she was a bit flighty, I’m optimistic about her development. We’ll continue focusing on desensitization in our upcoming sessions, but I’m excited to gear up and put more ride time in with her tomorrow.
A bit about Mona: she’s a 6-year-old mare—sweet and flashy, but still a little skittish. She has prior training and some riding experience, but she tends to be nervous until she becomes familiar with an activity. Thankfully, we’ve moved past her initial reactions of wanting to bolt at the first sign of movement. My goal is to ensure she has a positive experience throughout this schooling process. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities, and I look forward to seeing how our journey unfolds.
Saturday night
Saturday night Ghost and Goblins
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2D 5th Open
2D 10th Adult
Friday night
Friday night ghost and goblins Whiskey and I
1st 3D Adult
2nd 3D open
Fast drag award
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Chili living his very best life ❤️
Sloane Byrd has given him the best home!!
Skip day 5
Day 5
Well as you can see she doesn’t like that either, then we made some progress and I got on. I’m not asking a lot. I want her to know no matter what I bring to the table that day in the end it was never worth getting upset about. She works herself up quick. The last two days she’s brought herself back down fairly quick. She is getting it. I’m hoping today’s work she will not react to the saddle.
I made it the second time on her both in just a halter and lead. Yes she takes a bridal but we are not there yet. Slow and consistent on this one.
Thanks for following along with Skips Journey.
2 year old Demon
Oh this mare 😊 Shali rode her mare yesterday at the clinic. It’s a wonderful feeling watching her 2 year old going out there completely unbothered by group of horses, people, colts and cows. Just went out did what was asked. Shali and her are going to make a great team, all these extra days together she’s going home with the knowledge to start her other colt at home
❤️Our days are winding down she leaves Wednesday. Her time flew by but the progress she made was impeccable.
Day 3
Oh Skip Skip 😊
For this one consistency is key. Overall, I've seen substantial improvement in Skip’s responsiveness and patience over these three days. The key has been applying minimal pressure while reinforcing trust and understanding. I believe this gradual approach will continue to strengthen our relationship and help her feel secure as we move forward in our training.
Day 1
Skip and I knocking out the basics day 1🫶🏼
She’s is a bucker, a little loose cannon, very very smart tho! Nothing uncontrollable of course just gotta get it out now before we settle ourselves into the saddle. Shes gonna be a fun one!! 😄
