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Bentley (black horse) and Cowboy (red dun) arrived at the farm around the same time. They bonded rather quickly, and we...
10/05/2024

Bentley (black horse) and Cowboy (red dun) arrived at the farm around the same time. They bonded rather quickly, and were nearly always attached at the hip. They are close in age. Cowboy and Bentley both had some physical irregularities that caused discomfort along with behavioral issues. Both have received various bodywork and therapies over the past few years.

The big change for Cowboy has been his transition to barefoot. It has changed his physique as well as reduce his grumpiness. Along with these changes, he has started to interact more with other herd members besides Bentley.

Recently, I have started playing with some basic energy work with Bentley using the Emotion Code. There have been subtle changes so far. He now comes and gets his grain before Cowboy instead of being last. He even has pinned his ears at Cowboy to assert himself at feeding times.

Interestingly, there is now a trio happening where Cowboy and Bentley hang out with a third horse, Harley. What is it that causes horses to bond with certain ones and not others? Is it shared experiences? Is it similar ages? Timing of introductions?

Or, what I'm wondering now, is it similar frequency levels? And the changes being noticed are due to changes in these horses' vibrational energy? 🤔

Ethel enjoying a moment on the sure-foot pad prior to her hoof trim. ❤️
11/04/2024

Ethel enjoying a moment on the sure-foot pad prior to her hoof trim. ❤️

Baby steps in preparation for ponying the foals this year! Gotta love the rockstar nearly bombproof babysitter that Dor...
20/03/2024

Baby steps in preparation for ponying the foals this year! Gotta love the rockstar nearly bombproof babysitter that Dory is! ❤️
The foals were antsy and nervous with the drastic weather change and wind today. Joan always is amazing to watch while she works the foals and getting them to relax in new situations.

Clifford got his wish to play with one of the big boys this Christmas eve! Miata, in her typical form, kept her distanc...
24/12/2023

Clifford got his wish to play with one of the big boys this Christmas eve! Miata, in her typical form, kept her distance. 🎅 ❤️🎄❤️🎅

The foals tried out wearing a cirsingle today. Neither one was phased.
12/12/2023

The foals tried out wearing a cirsingle today. Neither one was phased.

The foals had their first vet exam and first round of vaccines! They did awesome!So incredibly THANKFUL for ALL of the ...
22/11/2023

The foals had their first vet exam and first round of vaccines! They did awesome!
So incredibly THANKFUL for ALL of the amazing horse professionals (way too many to list by name) that have come into my life over the years. They are dedicated to creating positive experiences for the horses they work with, supportive of the clients they serve, and help me continue to grow in my horsemanship journey. ❤️
Love to you all this holiday season!!!

Huzzah! Looks like they have finally figured out how to work the drinking post! 😁😁😁
14/11/2023

Huzzah! Looks like they have finally figured out how to work the drinking post! 😁😁😁

Last week, Cindy Valoura - Cross Equine Consulting, LLC gave the foals a great first trim experience. JShorsemanship h...
07/11/2023

Last week, Cindy Valoura - Cross Equine Consulting, LLC gave the foals a great first trim experience. JShorsemanship helped hold the foals while Cindy trimmed. The foals started to learn about their own balance and were given breaks during the process. I am so grateful to have these amazing equine professionals to help me with these foals!!! ❤️

The foals were recently introduced to their winter "baby sitter" - Dory. Dory is a kind, gentle mare with experience be...
31/10/2023

The foals were recently introduced to their winter "baby sitter" - Dory. Dory is a kind, gentle mare with experience being around foals. She will be able to start teaching them herd manners so they will be ready to integrate into a larger herd in the spring.

This picture might not look like much, but yesterday was the first time in several months that I led Clifford and Miata ...
22/10/2023

This picture might not look like much, but yesterday was the first time in several months that I led Clifford and Miata by myself and one at a time, to their paddock.
JShorsemanship has been such a huge help in guiding these two young ones, especially while I took the time to regain my confidence and get into a better mindset to handle these two again. ❤️

Babies & Puddles!Clifford is not a fanMiata says it's no big deal
17/10/2023

Babies & Puddles!
Clifford is not a fan
Miata says it's no big deal

Getting good at picking up feet
16/10/2023

Getting good at picking up feet

The foals are being introduced to syringes. It's not too bad if there is a tasty treat involved!
03/10/2023

The foals are being introduced to syringes. It's not too bad if there is a tasty treat involved!

27/09/2023

Clifford almost has the drinking post figured out! He'll come over & bump me gently with his nose to fill back up for him.

17/09/2023

Joan handling Miata

Joan of JShorsemanship has been working with the foals on being separated for short periods of time, fly-spraying, tarps...
17/09/2023

Joan of JShorsemanship has been working with the foals on being separated for short periods of time, fly-spraying, tarps & water, etc.

Foals have shedded out recently! Still not sure what color the filly Miata is going to end up
11/09/2023

Foals have shedded out recently!
Still not sure what color the filly Miata is going to end up

Update on Cowboy's transition to barefoot●There is a noticeable color difference between the hoof before pulling shoes a...
27/08/2023

Update on Cowboy's transition to barefoot
●There is a noticeable color difference between the hoof before pulling shoes and the new growth afterward.
●The hooves are growing in a new angle than previously with shoes.
●The right front shows the most dramatic changes, and he did recently have an abcess blow out at the coronet band.
●What has surprised me is seeing the changes happening in his hind hooves that have been barefoot all along
●Cowboy's body has filled out, and he looks more muscular now
●His personality has become more inquisitive and confident
●He also will interact more with the more dominant horses in his herd, whereas he previously stuck by one particular horse and avoided most of the other horses.
●Cowboy has been on minimal grain with Vermont Blend Pro and Vitamin E added. He has also been kept off grass this season.
●He does receive body work on a monthly basis

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Clifford almost has the drinking post figured out! He'll come over & bump me gently with his nose to fill back up for him.

Joan handling Miata

Summer was extremely busy for me between running camps and filling in for absent workers there wasnt much time. However, I did want to share some progress with one of my summer campers. We worked on improving how she turned the horse. First part of the video is from the first week and the second part is from her second week. I was thrilled to see this rider be able to improve like this! Being able to ride 5 days in a row made a huge difference!

These two are learning about being groomed. It's an experience trying to groom with both of them at the same time!

Took the foals for a walk through the barn, then around the front of the barn and out to the back pasture. Zoom zoom!!!

Clifford still loves playing with the ball and Miata goes zoom zoom! First time I led them out to the round pen myself. Other than some bouncing around on Miata's part as we neared the round pen, it went great!

It's a Whole New World to Explore! Clifford & Miata's first time being led out the front barn doors! *with Jacqeline Nadler Horsemanship

I've been intentionally quiet on how things have been going with the foals. I attempted to start haltering Clifford a few weeks ago... and as you can see in the first part of the video that it did not go very smoothly. Afterwards, he was very leery of me if I had anything in my hands. Recognizing I was out of my element and not wanting to make more mistakes on this part, I sought out help. Jacqueline Nadler Horsemanship came out and, with just a few short sessions, was haltering both foals. After watching her and discussing her methods, I'm able to put a halter on both foals with ease now (see second part of video). Next step: building them up to leading

Calvin & Ariel learning to relax with another horse working around them

Calvin inadvertently gave DaVinci and Katie a brief "herding" lesson. Calvin loved this game, apparently! 🤷‍♀️

Calvin following Ariel at liberty

Have been working on picking up feet with the colt. As you can see, he LOVES attention! The filly is curious but still likes to keep her distance.

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