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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
End of October Updates
6:58 PM | 
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Amy
Technically its November, but I figured I'd bring everyone up to speed on what was going on with the two ponies.
Jewel is doing great. She was chiropracted a week ago Monday and it made an unbelievable difference. She doesn't have a lot of strength or endurance, but the willingness and the initial thrust is there. We've been riding each day just doing long and low work. No collection and in fact, didn't even start cantering again until a couple days ago. I'm really pleased with her progress. She is already starting to change her body shape, which really pleases me!
Roxie is pretty much just hangin' out. She couldn't be sweeter. She greets me in the pasture whenever I go out to get Jewel. She knows I'll love on her a bit and stands quietly while I do. She integrated into the herd fairly seamlessly. No fuss or fighting, although I have noticed a couple of bite marks on her (and on Jewel), but nothing serious. She's starting to get a fuzzy coat, although TB fuzzy, not "normal horse" fuzzy. TBs just don't seem to grow shaggy coats. Well, none of mine ever have. We'll re-evaluate her in a month or so and see how she's moving and how her feet are. Hopefully I can get on her soon. I think she's going to make someone a really nice horse!
Jewel is doing great. She was chiropracted a week ago Monday and it made an unbelievable difference. She doesn't have a lot of strength or endurance, but the willingness and the initial thrust is there. We've been riding each day just doing long and low work. No collection and in fact, didn't even start cantering again until a couple days ago. I'm really pleased with her progress. She is already starting to change her body shape, which really pleases me!
Roxie is pretty much just hangin' out. She couldn't be sweeter. She greets me in the pasture whenever I go out to get Jewel. She knows I'll love on her a bit and stands quietly while I do. She integrated into the herd fairly seamlessly. No fuss or fighting, although I have noticed a couple of bite marks on her (and on Jewel), but nothing serious. She's starting to get a fuzzy coat, although TB fuzzy, not "normal horse" fuzzy. TBs just don't seem to grow shaggy coats. Well, none of mine ever have. We'll re-evaluate her in a month or so and see how she's moving and how her feet are. Hopefully I can get on her soon. I think she's going to make someone a really nice horse!
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
An Interesting April
Its been an interesting April. Flirt is doing really well and I'm very pleased with her progress. Hopefully the weather clears up so that I can get on her outside without tearing up the footing in the outdoor. I'd really like to get some cantering under saddle time on her before she leaves.
Roman has had it pretty easy. The family that came to look at him from Ohio determined that they probably weren't going to be a good fit for him. While they were great riders, they don't offer nearly the same amount of turnout that Roman gets at my barn (nearly 24 hours in the summer). They were concerned that his very mild cribbing could become an issue if he is left in a lot more. I too think it could be an issue. Plus, physically, he does much better being turned out than standing in his stall.
Jewel continues to be the princess. She is fat and sassy as ever. There is a clinic this weekend with Linda Heiny, but I don't know if I'll be riding in it. Probably not. Considering my riding has been restricted this month pretty much to client horses, I think I'll wait until next month when I have the chance to ride my own horse a little more frequently. :)
Magic is doing very well up at Jan and Archie's place. They sent photos today of him being ridden out on the trail. It looks like he is really coming along well and I couldn't be more pleased. Its exactly what he needed!
Roman has had it pretty easy. The family that came to look at him from Ohio determined that they probably weren't going to be a good fit for him. While they were great riders, they don't offer nearly the same amount of turnout that Roman gets at my barn (nearly 24 hours in the summer). They were concerned that his very mild cribbing could become an issue if he is left in a lot more. I too think it could be an issue. Plus, physically, he does much better being turned out than standing in his stall.
Jewel continues to be the princess. She is fat and sassy as ever. There is a clinic this weekend with Linda Heiny, but I don't know if I'll be riding in it. Probably not. Considering my riding has been restricted this month pretty much to client horses, I think I'll wait until next month when I have the chance to ride my own horse a little more frequently. :)
Magic is doing very well up at Jan and Archie's place. They sent photos today of him being ridden out on the trail. It looks like he is really coming along well and I couldn't be more pleased. Its exactly what he needed!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Quarterly Inventory
Well its the end of the quarter, so I guess I'll do a little update on the ponies.
The first is Flirt, who I haven't written too much about. Flirt is a former FFI horse that was adopted in March 09 by Stephanie from Michigan. She is a 2005 filly and a Seattle Slew grand daughter. She is a super cute filly and tends to learn pretty quickly. She has made major improvements over the past month. Round pen work has been great for her. She really needed to understand that she wasn't in charge and that it was okay for her to trust a human. She has also calmed down in cross ties as well. She didn't freak out in them, she just danced in them. However, I think we've finally gotten that taken care of. Under saddle, she is improving greatly in regards to balancing herself. She still needs help moving over to the right (lifting the right shoulder and stepping outwards), but she is happy to yield her haunches. The ground work we've been doing has been helpful as well. She's understanding more that she needs to step under rather than just shuffle sideways. Its a combination of a young horse and track horse thing and she's very willing to learn a better way. All in all, I'm pleased with her progress.
Magic is the 2nd horse that I'm working with. He continues to be nervous with a strong flight instinct even after the two months with me. After some discussion, it looks like someone will be taking him up to Jan and Archie Pickets for 30 days of trail training. He'll actually get worked every day, which is exactly what he needs. He is only getting worked 3 times per week with me. Anyhow, I think it will be just what he needs to build confidence. And then he'll still have a final 30 days with me before heading down south to his new home.
Roman is the 3rd horse. Technically, his official training time is over, but I will continue to ride him and help him progress until he is adopted. I was able to ride in two clinics with him. Linda is really thrilled with his progress and how much more supple he is getting. He's still a stinker about wanting to give to the bit, but he's getting better. And he's a very smart horse, so part of it is just him testing the line to see what he can get away with. But, he learns so quickly that I really think that with more consistent work, he's just going to blossom! There are also people driving from OH this weekend to see him. I'm really excited about that because it sounds like they're going to be a perfect home for him.
And finally we have Jewel. More and more, I look at Jewel and just can't believe that I own such a nice horse. Her weight is fabulous. I think the worming every month was exactly what she needed to maintain her weight. I recently rode her with Linda Heiny, who said that aside from working on some position stuff with me, she felt that Jewel was ready to show 2nd level. This is so gratifying for me. We're finally back to where she was before the colic surgery. I couldn't be more pleased with her.
And so there we are after the first quarter of the year. :)
The first is Flirt, who I haven't written too much about. Flirt is a former FFI horse that was adopted in March 09 by Stephanie from Michigan. She is a 2005 filly and a Seattle Slew grand daughter. She is a super cute filly and tends to learn pretty quickly. She has made major improvements over the past month. Round pen work has been great for her. She really needed to understand that she wasn't in charge and that it was okay for her to trust a human. She has also calmed down in cross ties as well. She didn't freak out in them, she just danced in them. However, I think we've finally gotten that taken care of. Under saddle, she is improving greatly in regards to balancing herself. She still needs help moving over to the right (lifting the right shoulder and stepping outwards), but she is happy to yield her haunches. The ground work we've been doing has been helpful as well. She's understanding more that she needs to step under rather than just shuffle sideways. Its a combination of a young horse and track horse thing and she's very willing to learn a better way. All in all, I'm pleased with her progress.
Magic is the 2nd horse that I'm working with. He continues to be nervous with a strong flight instinct even after the two months with me. After some discussion, it looks like someone will be taking him up to Jan and Archie Pickets for 30 days of trail training. He'll actually get worked every day, which is exactly what he needs. He is only getting worked 3 times per week with me. Anyhow, I think it will be just what he needs to build confidence. And then he'll still have a final 30 days with me before heading down south to his new home.
Roman is the 3rd horse. Technically, his official training time is over, but I will continue to ride him and help him progress until he is adopted. I was able to ride in two clinics with him. Linda is really thrilled with his progress and how much more supple he is getting. He's still a stinker about wanting to give to the bit, but he's getting better. And he's a very smart horse, so part of it is just him testing the line to see what he can get away with. But, he learns so quickly that I really think that with more consistent work, he's just going to blossom! There are also people driving from OH this weekend to see him. I'm really excited about that because it sounds like they're going to be a perfect home for him.
And finally we have Jewel. More and more, I look at Jewel and just can't believe that I own such a nice horse. Her weight is fabulous. I think the worming every month was exactly what she needed to maintain her weight. I recently rode her with Linda Heiny, who said that aside from working on some position stuff with me, she felt that Jewel was ready to show 2nd level. This is so gratifying for me. We're finally back to where she was before the colic surgery. I couldn't be more pleased with her.
And so there we are after the first quarter of the year. :)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Updates
Just a quick update on everybody:
Roman
This guy is turning out to be a solid citizen and is a VERY nice mover. I was quite surprised to put him on the lunge and see a lovely trot with suspension. Too cool! I'm looking forward to seeing how things go with him.
JC
Has a hidden tooth that needs taking care of (a wolf tooth hidden under the skin). Other than that, he's doing great. I took him out on his first trail ride the other day and he was fabulous! We were alone and he was just fine. What a good boy! He also has a serious adoption application submitted on him. Some friends of mine from Wisconsin are coming down to look at him next weekend. I'm very excited about it!
Stormy
Stormy is moving today to a barn with a trail rider who will be putting more time on him. That is what he needs. I think its the perfect situation for him.
Legend
New horse that I haven't received yet. He'll be coming at the end of the month. I'm excited to meet him!
Jewel
Doing very well! She got her first intentionally done flying changes yesterday. I was so proud I almost cried. :)
More to come!!!
Roman
This guy is turning out to be a solid citizen and is a VERY nice mover. I was quite surprised to put him on the lunge and see a lovely trot with suspension. Too cool! I'm looking forward to seeing how things go with him.
JC
Has a hidden tooth that needs taking care of (a wolf tooth hidden under the skin). Other than that, he's doing great. I took him out on his first trail ride the other day and he was fabulous! We were alone and he was just fine. What a good boy! He also has a serious adoption application submitted on him. Some friends of mine from Wisconsin are coming down to look at him next weekend. I'm very excited about it!
Stormy
Stormy is moving today to a barn with a trail rider who will be putting more time on him. That is what he needs. I think its the perfect situation for him.
Legend
New horse that I haven't received yet. He'll be coming at the end of the month. I'm excited to meet him!
Jewel
Doing very well! She got her first intentionally done flying changes yesterday. I was so proud I almost cried. :)
More to come!!!
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