High Country Horse Training

19/08/2024

Frasier’s been practicing hard to be his best to find his new person. We’re so ready to show off all we can do this weekend at the competition!

16/08/2024

Before and after pictures ☺️ they look so good! Both with much better manners too!

Frasier gained some nice weight and muscle, and evened out his coat. Boy isn’t it shiny!

Finley built some muscle and lost most of his hay belly. He’s also come so far mentally, you can see that he’s terrified in the first picture, but has grown to love attention.

This summer was such a journey and I’m so glad to have done it with these two! The competition is flying up fast, can’t wait to see everyone and their horses together. The lucky people adopting each of these horses are going to have the best horses and community out there!

14/08/2024

Farrier day reminding us that there are about to be a lot of expenses leading up to the competition. Donate to help these guys be in top condition when looking for their future adopters! From farrier costs, to some extra food, a good massage or just some shampoo to make their coats shiny. These numbers add up fast.

There are many ways to donate:
- gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/frasiers-ans-finleys-foster-fund?attribution_id=sl:a220c778-9c21-4089-9129-dbb62402b9e0&utm_campaign=p_cp+fundraiser-sidebar&utm_content=share_ai_control&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
- the rescuer’s page (mention the horse’s name): https://www.wvhorserescue.org/?
- Venmo (avoid hidden fees): https://venmo.com/u/BreMood
- Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37FMM29H6TVO2?ref_=wl_share

09/08/2024

🧡❤️Finely❤️🧡

Finley has come such a long way since I’ve had him. He came to me with a lot of anxiety and nervousness. He’s started learning to relax and think through many different challenges. The anxiety is still there, so he needs someone who can see the beginning signs of them, step back and help him think through it. One he does, he is a very willing, curious horse.

Breed: Stock horse cross
Height: 15hh
Age: 5yr estimate

He can currently w/t and started cantering under saddle. He is doing well in the beginning stages of liberty training. It’s taken some time but he is coming around to all the spooky pool noodles, tarps, and things we play with sometimes. Loads well. After a decent chunk of time off, he needs reminded of different training pieces. The both of us had a month off due to my injury, and we have just now gotten back to where we left off.

Since he is very green, he would not be a good lesson horse right now. His little legs are not the best for jumping, and he doesn’t seem to want to. He still spooks, and occasionally bolts, so we’ll wait a bit to go on the trails. Finley still needs and ‼️advanced rider‼️ to continue his training. As of 8/9/24 he has 10 rides total with me.

Finely is THE #1 bachelor in the field. He hasn’t done well in mixed herds, so geldings only. He will move the big horses by just looking at them, but doesn’t bully or be dramatic. He is very kind. He is such an easy keeper, doesn’t get hurt, doesn’t need grain. However he is currently eating a balancer to build muscle and get some nutrients. His current field has little grass, so he has hay 24/7. I haven’t brought him into a stall while I’ve had him.

This horse is ADORABLE, and so sincere. He wants to be a good boy and I think I’ve become attached to him😂. I will do my best to advance him in what time I have left training him.

This would be his final required post.

07/08/2024

🩵💙Frasier 💙🩵 - Final Required Post

Frasier is the BEST little english horse for the equestrian who wants to enjoy everything they used to do, without the worry of a hotheaded or green horse. He can w/t/c and jump, can trail ride at any speed, and lives to visit new places. He would thrive hanging out with the fox hunters, low-level pony clubers, or just being a reliable companion.

Breed: TWH x quarterhorse (not gaited)
Height: 15hh
Age: 12yr

Frasier needs an ‼️intermediate level rider‼️. He wants a consistent person who knows how to speak horse, and doesn’t have a desire to go higher in the levels. Frasier will make it clear to you when he doesn’t like something, but he will go to the ends of the earth for you if you listen to those signs. He’s very safe on trails and off property. He loads wonderfully.

Unfortunately He would not be best for a lesson horse. He has tried, and it is not for him. He doesn’t like new people or kids. He doesn’t like western saddles, or running very fast so he would be a horrible competition horse.

Frasier gets a nice breakfast and dinner, and a little nail polish, but otherwise a very easy keeper. His hooves are softer and easily stay damp, so a little thrush treatment and hardening liquid will keep him happy. Depending on your ground/footing and exercise schedule, shoes would make him feel like a king. He sits right in the middle of the herd, he will be expressive to his buddies but he won’t pick a fight. His current field has little grass, so he has hay 24/7. I haven’t brought him into a stall while I’ve had him. He eats a senior feed and balancer pellet. He did paw at anytime he was tied, but he’s gotten better, however he will easily pick the habit back up if you don’t keep an eye on him.

I have really enjoyed the time I’ve spend with his as his trainer and rider. He is such a good horse and will take care of you! 💕

05/08/2024

After much thought and excitement, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve decided to change my social media names. Although I currently don’t have a business, I feel the need for a better form of recognition. My previous page name was enjoyable and descriptive, but it lacked a concrete identity. This is still part of my journey to become a cowboy where I’m committed to learning and exploring. At the same time, I’m training and developing a product: a practical horse for everyday riding. Training horses for the Appalachian Trainer Face Off is such a great experience, and as I build my brand and horsemanship page, I realized it needed an official name. I’ll stay close to the cowboy theme, and avoid the common “something horsemanship” for now. After some thought, this one has stuck in my brain for a little while.

High Country Horse Training

This name change will allow me to present myself more clearly, as a horse trainer, and reflect my focus more clearly. While, again, I am not an established training business yet, I will constantly be training horses and posting training processes and some tips and tricks along the way. Eventually this will help recognition and credibility of my business in the future. Of course with this new title, I will make a little logo that will be on my pages as well as shirts, and possibly saddle pads, and everything I own😂.

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29/07/2024

Picking these guys out, I told myself I would not be braiding their manes and tails. That lasted about a month. I thought about how I would like to keep their hair neat and clean, but it’s a lot of maintenance to keep them done weekly. They don’t have long manes so there wouldn’t even be a difference if I brushed them out every once in a while. My personal horse has the mane and tail that needs maintenance so I knew I would be caring for that. After a full spa day for Finley I caved. Frasier joined the party too. They just look so cute. This officially means I’m attached to them!

25/07/2024

This competition created awesome opportunities for some rescue horses, and also for trainers! Here’s your opportunity to thank and support the trainers during the competition. Below is a link you can go to to sponsors my horse’s stall or my meals for the duration of the event. If you don’t want to contribute that much, there are many other ways to support us. Visit some of the links on my page or the Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC and mention me!

https://forms.gle/USNvDM4WNtAjd3Nz9

24/07/2024

I’m thrilled that McCauley's Feeds is sponsoring these boys for the competition! They have been my number 1 choice of feeds because of all the benefits and ease. Finely and Frasier’s coats are starting to get really shiny and they’re putting on muscle and top lines so well. Also, we’ve been working on some tricks here and there and I love throwing a handful of the large pellets in my pocket and using them as treats! 😂

24/07/2024

If you are interested in the competition or adopting one of these amazing horses, check this out!

2024 Appalachian Trainer Face Off Adoptable Horses
Outlaw Division
Diamond Division
Platinum Division
Showcase Division
Whippersnapper Division
365 Division
Some of the best horses you can find this year are in the Appalachian Trainer Face Off.
Apply to Adopt one of over 35+ Horses!
You can learn more at:
https://www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/adoptable-horses
You can apply at that link, see mares, geldings, ponies, minis, drafts and more.
Competition horses will be adoptable August 24th after the competition.
Opening bids are $1,500.00 for competitition horses.
Showcase horse fees are set by trainers.
Outlaw horses began the event as feral.
Diamond Division horses were handled and unstarted before the event
Platinum Horses were started and receive more finish
Whippersnappers are unstarted, young horses
The average winning bid in 2023 fee was $3,300.00
The value of training for these horses alone is over $3,500 per horse.
Learn about the event and plan to attend
THE 2024 Event will be August 22-24th in Winfield, WV
Tag, share and spread the word!

17/07/2024

Vote for your favorite trainer and help them win Fan Favorite

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15/07/2024

The boys had such a great day at the obstacle clinic! We went a couple weeks ago. Frasier is fearless and Finley is following closely behind him.

12/07/2024

Brave man ready for a home!

Frasier

Breanna Mood at My Journey to Become a Cowboy

Willmore, Ky

QH X TWH
Gelding
15hh est

All platinum horses were already undersaddle and are getting 110+ additional days of professional training before competition and adoption!

Learn about how to adopt and the event at
https://www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/adopt

12/07/2024

Quick update from the past 2 weeks and plan for the next 40 days on the competition!!! Thankful for the support of my parents first and foremost, barn community and friends throughout all of this!!! I’m very ready to get back into it!

06/07/2024

Two months with Finley down, one an a half to go! - Second Required Post

Finley has done a lot of firsts this month! What a good boy he has been!

What our goals were for June and if we accomplished them:
- walk through curtains ✅
- walk over tarp ✅
- open gate (sorta)
- get saddle on ✅
- ride clover leaf pattern ✅
- load trailer ✅
And we w/t/c and even rode off property together! So proud of his progress and willingness to be a partner. After discovering that saddles aren’t painful and he doesn’t have to buck, he has shown to be very lazy! I have to carry a whip while riding🤣 So excited for the rest of my time with him!

06/07/2024

Two months with Frasier down, one an a half to go! - Second Required Post

Frasier continues to be so awesome and reliable! While very expressive, he is very brave and wants to be a work hard to please you.

What our goals were for June and if we accomplished them:
- carry flag ✅
- walk over tarp✅
- open gate ✅
- jump 2’ ✅

05/07/2024

Finely and I were able to go to clinic by and work on some of our riding and training! This was Fin’s first ride off property, 8th and 9th rides total and he did so well! I learned a lot from JR about how to use obstacles to achieve control with your horse and some tips on training competitions like the or where he competed.

Finely (and Frasier too)will be up for adoption at the competition in August, so if you or someone you know is interested in adopting a horse follow my page or go to and remember, no of this is possible without donations! All links and websites are linked in my bio, and your support is greatly appreciated!

26/06/2024

Frasier and Finley are waiting for their food… not so patiently… but that’s another thing we’re working on.
I’m thrilled to announce that McCauley’s feed is sponsoring us for this competition! I switched my personal horses to McCauley’s feed and chose to feed it to these ATFO horses for the summer. They’re really showing some results and I love that I can use the pellets as treats!😂

24/06/2024

Took the boys to explore some obstacles, safe to say they didn't mind any of it! They both loaded perfectly and went through every single obstacle. They both had some hesitation here and there, but were very brave. These boys are doing so well!

21/06/2024

Finleys getting used to his saddle and really starting to relax in his trot. He looks like a cute little ranch pony now! This is his second ride. He’s still getting used to me moving around in the saddle but he’s very very good!

19/06/2024

A picture from the trail ride at the horse park. Frasier was such a brave boy!
This amazing horse is seeking a loving home. If you’re looking for a new buddy, Frasier and many others will be adoptable at the end of August. Go to Appalachian Trainer Face Off on instagram, Facebook, or online to learn all about them. You can also follow our progress on insta or Facebook!
In the meantime we are always looking for sponsors or donations! My page has links that make it easier to donate, or you can find more information at the Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC. If you do choose to support us through them, be sure to mention Frasier!

https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/gelding-american-quarter-horse-from-shoals-frasier-atfo-2024-platinum-division?

https://gofund.me/5d659366

17/06/2024

Proud of Finley for being a good boy, he catches on fast. He reacts but immediately he slows him self down to think about what’s going on. We’ll be riding around in no time!

14/06/2024

Finally got this mess brushed out! Finleys tail is so long and thick, I’m so glad I didn’t have to cut any of it out. Took a lot of detangler and show when though!

12/06/2024

A quick thank you post to all those who have donated and sent gifts so far! Frasier appreciates his supplements and saddle pad! Finley looks so good in his new halter!
Your donations have been super inspiring during this journey. They have made a real difference and helped us so much along the way. This program doesn’t work it without your support, and we are truly grateful for your kindness. Your generosity means the world to us! Continuing to donate is important to support these brave boys. Your contributions can make a significant impact on their lives and others at the Heart of Phoenix. By giving, you are providing supplements, medicine and care to many hopeful horses. Your generosity can truly make a difference no matter how small.

08/06/2024

One month with Frasier down, two an a half to go! - First Required Post

In the past few weeks I have gotten to know Frasier and he is so awesome! While very expressive, he is very brave and wants to be a work hard to please you.

What we’ve done:
Walk, trot, and canter from voice and leg cues
Started working on consistent collection in the trot
Trot poles, canter poles and cross rails
Walk, trot, and canter on trail rides
Stands tied…. Not so patiently
Halters/bridles easy
Shows attitude in saddling and mounting
Will let you know when he is uninterested in a challenge, but will try again if you ask
Great for trailer loading
Perfect for fly spray, baths, and grooming
Does well in any turnout

He has always come to greet me in the field and loves cuddles!

06/06/2024

One month with Finley down, two an a half to go! - First Required Post

In the past few weeks I have gotten to know Finley and boy is he adorable! While pretty skidish, he is very curious and wants to be a good boy.
What we’ve done:
Easy to catch
Patiently stands tied
Halters/bridles easy
Curious and thinks through challenges
Improving on trailer loading
Still worried about fly spray, baths, and the saddle
Does best in gelding only fields

He has become the first one to greet me at the gate daily!

17/05/2024

Teaching Finley to help put his halter on himself.

15/05/2024

12/05/2024

Got some grain for the boys thanks to KBC in Lexington! Thank you so much for donating! Frasier knows exactly how to get the crumbs from the broke bag 😂😂