Epona Moon Equus

25/10/2023

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No longer 0426 please meet sihtric! I haven’t been able to think of a show name, so please give me some Ideas! I am beyond proud of this boy’s progress! We still have awhile to go but we are getting there!

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24/10/2023

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My brave boy! We made our first adventure into the barn! We got a little round pen set up so we are now able to work in his woah and lungeing. This boy loves to wrk and does not want to stop! We are also working on brushing him cause he is a dirty boy! I am ok with it though cause it means he comfortable enough to lay down and sleep! He continues to surprise me at every turn! We are working on getting used to the rope swinging around our feet. We have some pretty bad club feet in the back, but with some corrective trimming he will be good to go! He is definitely going to be a ranch horse he has the prettiest movement!

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He is becoming more confident! We have started working on getting him used to the rope being thrown over his neck! He is very head shy so we are working up to me petting him with the stick on his head! The more I work with him the more I realize he has some s***k! He is very goofy and likes to try and eat your sweatshirt! We are working in a round pin now and learning the meaning of woah, I have found that he has some energy and likes to strut his stuff! As far as touching him goes I can touch one side of his nose and a little bit of his cheek! He has found that he likes nose scratches but anything else is very scary!

01/10/2023

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He once was tag # 902. No longer just a number. I am proud to introduce you to Epona Moon’s Finnan the Fearless. Finnan is quickly becoming a favorite, stay tuned, this boy is going places!

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30/09/2023

So recap on day 1,2 ,3,4 with the boys!
Day one with 426 he was very cautious but curious so we really just worked to see where his boundaries are.
Day one with 0902 I thought he was going to be a challenge, as I could not walk in his stall without him running from me. And we had some trauma on his face so I thought the face would be a no go. So we just worked on me being in there and moving around.
Day two with 426 we really worked on pushing his boundaries and getting used to something touching him. At the end of our session we got our first touch!
Day two with 0902 we were still very cautious so we worked on figuring out his boundaries and how much I can push before it gets to much.
Day three with 426 we got our first touch on day two so day three we worked on scratching his face and how far up his face I could go. He was still very unsure so we went slow.
Day three with 0902 he surprised me and we got our first touch! It was like a switch flipped and he was like ok, you’re not so bad and you feed me. 😂
Day four with 426 my mom wanted to work with him! He was very unsure but he slowly came around and let her touch his nose! I was so proud of him because of how cautious he is!
Day four with 0902 I went with no expectations but to give him some scratches, but he again surprised me! He said he was ready for more so we did more! We got a halter on and found we love nose scratches! So much so he will follow and ask for more!😂
They still have tags on but that is my goal for the next couple of days! So stay tuned to see their names!

27/09/2023

We got them home! I will keep you all updated on their progress!

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25/09/2023

Thank you Fall Creek Falls Equestrian for thinking of me to take this handsome boy! Follow his journey right here, he will be available soon!
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25/09/2023

With a 3am departure. A day full of driving, laughter, and excitement we finally made it home. Can’t wait to share with you what the “we” is!

20/09/2023

When your love and passion for wild mustangs is contagious, you get the whole barn involved! AND we are picking up mustangs this weekend! But in order to do that we had to build some stalls. The hard work is underway, and the fun This would not have happened without Luke, I wish I could put into words how grateful I am! Thank you for accepting my crazy!

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13/09/2023

Soo I am doing something! I don’t have her yet but I will be getting her soon! Stay tuned to learn more about her and to see her journey!

06/09/2023

Look at these two! They have become the best of friends and honey really does watch out for her big brother!

04/09/2023

My goofy boy! I love their noses! What is you favorite part?

02/09/2023

Look at my pretty girl! She wanted her own selfie! 😂

11/08/2023

We made it! The past six months have been hard with lots of tear and thoughts about if I could ever ride him again but we made it! He has pulled through and is stronger than ever! He is so exited to show and I can’t wait to see how we do! It has been decided that he is an English horse with the occasional ranch!

24/12/2022

When it feels like -30 out but mom lets you in the arena with your ball!!🤣🤣

14/12/2022

Happy National Horse Day to the ornery, stubborn, goofiest horses I know. Chief, Honey, and Max have helped shape me into girl I am. I never knew my heart could love so big until they loved me. ❤️

09/12/2022

Hey guys! I haven’t been posting as much as I use to and I’m gonna tell you why. For awhile I was lost, I felt like I was failing my horses. I felt stuck, like I had no idea what I was doing. I felt that my horses deserve better than what I gave them. For the past week I think they knew, they could feel what I felt and they were trying to tell me it was ok. It’s ok to feel like this. It is ok to be stuck. It is ok to feel like your failing them. Your not. Horses are beautiful creatures and they will walk through fire to get to us. Sitting out in the pasture with my girl gave me enough strength to post this. They all give me strength. I am posting this to tell you, you are not alone. Don’t give up, on yourself, them or your passion because they will never give up on you.

05/12/2022

I love Tj! He is such a sweet boy! I can not wait to see where we go and what I can take away from this experience! Suz and Charlie, thank you for trusting me with your boy!

This is TJ, he is a 16 year old quarter horse! Not to long ago he came in as a border! I had started talking to his owner and she wanted to get him back into riding as he had been out for awhile. I have had the privilege of doing it! He is such a sweet boy, he will walk up to greet me in the Field a...

30/10/2022

So I have been hiding something from everyone. I would like to introduce nova!! Nova is a six year old mare from the Shawave Mountain HMA. My trainer Tori at Victori Equine, went to pick up for the TIP program along with her mare who has yet to be named. Tori has been letting me work with Nova so I can have more experience with older horses. On Friday, this sweet girl let me get her tag off!

17/10/2022

I used to follow the crowd and want to blend in. I used to want to be one of the girls to go and get there nails done every week because everyone else did. Even though that wasn’t who I was. I used to dream of having my own horse and learning how to be myself, being free of expectations of who I am and running free with no worries at all. I have my own horses now. I have found who I am. I am telling you this because maybe this is what you need to see. To be your own person and not let other peoples views of you or expectations of you get in the way. You don’t have to be what they want you to be. You have to be what you want to be!

30/09/2022

My spicy Honey bee 🤣 Enough said!
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20/09/2022

One thing is for sure - Honey and I have fun together! She is so used to my crazy ways, so when the crazy showed is our freestyle, Honey took it in strides! I introduced the trampoline to her about an hour before we went into the arena, and you can tell she thought it was fun! Then I tripped, and she immediately stopped to check on me! She makes me want to give the whole world a bond like what we share! Chief, my soulmate, was the start of my horse journey. Max, my protector, is who helped step outside the box and conquer many of the fears I have. But Honey, my wild spirit, she is the one who is gonna help me save lives! Stay tuned, because the 4 of us, we aren’t done yet!
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20/09/2022

At the Extreme Mustang Makeover one class we compete in is Handling and Conditioning. This class judges the appearance and body condition of your horse, and how well you have gentled and trained them for basic handling. The pattern consists of catching your horse in the round pen, grooming, picking up feet, leading, and trailering. I messed up our pattern but Honey did amazing! You can really see our bond here, especially when she comes up to me in the round pen. 😍 I just love my girl!
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20/09/2022

I still can’t believe we have been home from Texas a week! This was our trail class, and while Honey threw her head in the trot at the beginning, she was having fun and being playful! She did everything I asked, which is perfect in my book!
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12/09/2022

I can’t believe how quick this journey to Texas has ended! I am so very proud of my girl! Not only did we learn everything we wanted to, we also learned some new things this week while in Texas. I have met many people along the way who I now consider life long friends! Honey did amazing this week. Not only was this just our second show ever, but this was also the biggest show we have competed in. Extreme Mustang Makeover includes the classes of handling and conditioning, trail, and free style, and of course Honey did amazing! This girl is one of a kind and will forever be with me. Together, we placed 11th in trail, 11th in freestyle, and 19th in handling and conditioning. Overall we placed 11th, just missing the top 10 by .5 point! American Honey is my very first mustang and this is my first makeover, so to say I am happy would be an understatement - I am ecstatic and can’t wait to see what me and Honey’s future holds. I am very thankful to so many people who have helped me along the way, I wouldn’t have been as successful as I am without all of you!
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Thank you Tori Bromme for teaching me everything I know about horses but also being there to support and push me through my fears! I could not have done this with out you!
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Thank you Ms Sheri Hammond Shockey - my Momager - you have taught me how to care for a horse and all about their nutrition. You have also taught me how to handle different situations and to not freak out! Thank for always putting up with my antics!
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Thank you to my Momma who puts up with all of my crazy and has never doubted me! You taught me how to be me, and embrace it! Also, thank you for tolerating me being a sleepy road-trip buddy!
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Thank you to Ms Lisa Weston - you have been one of my biggest supporters and have spoiled me and Honey with love!
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Thank you to my barn family at Painted Sky Stables! Y’all have supported us and loved us, and it means so much to me and Honey!
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Thank you to the Stormi and Tammy and the Mustang Heritage Foundation for putting these makeovers on and showing love and support to these beautiful creatures who teach many people many things!
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And, thank you to the Bureau of Land Management for saving mustangs, finding them the right homes, and caring enough to do all that you do!
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Here’s to all the journeys to come, and Extreme Mustang Makeover 2023!!

02/09/2022

Our 100 day journey from has come to an end, and in just 3 short days we had to Texas to show off just how amazing my sweet filly is! This summer has flown by and my first official journey as a trainer has been one of the best experiences I have ever had! Thank you to everyone who has supported and cheered us on! I can’t wait to share Texas with y’all!
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22/08/2022

Here it is - the Mustangs only show bill for Mustang Madness! I hope you all will join me and come out to meet these amazing horses. Prior to the show we will have a parade of the mustangs and their individual spotlight shows! You don't want to miss this!

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21/08/2022

Here it ladies and gents! The showbill for our Mustang Madness event is out!

12/08/2022

Miami County Fair 2022 is finally here! I’m so excited to see where all of our hard work has taken us!
🔹 Max and Chief moved in.
🔸 Practice complete.
🔹Friday - Jr Outstanding Horseman Competition and then Speed Show.

Stay tuned for all of our adventures this week!

21/07/2022

Long exhausting days are best spent with your best friends - the hoofed and the human kind! I love my boys, and my Lexi!
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19/07/2022

65 day update! From the round up on 12/27/2021, to the holding facility in Tennessee, to the day your traveled to your new home on 5/13/2022. Honey has faced fears, learned to trust, and learned what love really is! Once tag # 3955 from the Nevada Wild Horse Range - that will always be a part of who American Honey is - but she is forever part of the Epona Moon family!
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18/07/2022

Yesterday I had one of the best days! I’ve been saying for a long time I want to be Tori (my trainer) when I grow up. She has been so encouraging, and supportive of me from day one! Yesterday sealed the deal when I got to share my passion with my new friend Chloe - who also happens to be one of Tori’s students! It was just a small glimpse into my future! Horses. Training. Teaching. Saving Mustangs. Thank you Victori Equine for loving me, guiding me, supporting me, and introducing me to new friends!

07/07/2022

I did it! I finally conquered my fears and I had so much fun! I even sat a buck! As long as you believe in yourself you can do it!

I’m still not sure what I have been so afraid of! But i finally loped! I’m just here to tell you, that with hard work, perseverance, you can git’r’done! Did you see me sit the buck?!? Don’t let your fears stop you. Embrace them. Learn from them. And go out and conquer the world! ...

25/06/2022

I would just like to give a big shout out to this boy! Not only is he my best friend and my soulmate he is what started my career. With out him I would not be where I am today. He takes care of me and I can not wait to see what our future holds. He is what started the addiction and he is what will make me the trainer I want to be. I just want to post this because I want everyone to know that this boy is to thank for everything that I do and every horse I help find a home. Love you bubba!❤️

15/06/2022

I know it has been a little while since there has been a Honey update - we’ve just been out here living our best life! Check out the antics of her first bath - perfect timing for this crazy heat wave we are going through!
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Today was a big day for Honey! Not only are we battling a major heat wave, but she has moved to the barn where her brothers are, and had her first bath! It took her a little bit to figure out it wasn’t so scary, but then she loved it! I’m so proud of my girl! # ...

06/06/2022

This weekend was was awesome! Thanks to the Mike Hurst Horsemanship Clinic I learned so much to improve working with all 3 of my ponies! Chief, Max, and Honey were absolute rockstars! The best part was spending the weekend with friends and making new ones!!

04/06/2022

American Honey week 3 update!
✔️lunging and working on a direction switch!
✔️ side passes
✔️front pivots
✔️ hip yields
✔️ trot in hand

Honey made her first offsite trip today, and is having a weekend sleepover at Painted Sky Stables! This weekend we are participating in a clinic with Mike Hurst! I am so excited for all we are going to learn! Stay tuned for all of our weekend adventures!!

30/05/2022

Today we honor the fallen. Those who gave all so that I have the freedoms I do today. My boys and I got to enjoy our day on this Memorial Day in a parade, and I’m so proud of them both! 💙🤍❤️

28/05/2022

Little Miss American Honey got her first time playing in the pasture with the big boys today! “And though she be but little, she is fierce” - Shakespeare
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20/05/2022

Day 6 Honey update!!

💖 Haltered
💖 Leading
💖 picking up her feet
💖 Adventuring out of her pen and outside the barn.
💖 started on tying
💖 loves being brushed
💖 follows me everywhere
💖 courageous - made a turtle friend today!
💖 yielding her hips
💖 walks over a tarp

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this girl!?! We are becoming such a dynamic duo, and I cannot wait to get to Texas!

18/05/2022

Day 4! Today was supposed to be my day off, but I just couldn’t stay away, and I am so glad I didn’t. Day 4 and all of our week 1 goals are met! (Yes, we set more to accomplish by Saturday) I am so proud of my girl. It’s like a light switch flipped. Honey trusts me sooo much more, and she’s even following me around. She loves being brushed, but most of all Honey loooves her scratches! We even took an adventure outside her pen! Honey also started trusting Nonna, and let us both touch her at the same time!
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