The Days Training Report

I'm going to try and post training reports every few days. I will try to refer to each horse both by the name we call them by as well as things they might have been known by formerly.



Sierra (Sienna)-- Sierra is here for training. She belongs to USERL. She is available
for adoption through their program. I was expecting her to take quite a bit of
ground work to establish a trusting relationship enough to let me on her back. But, man was I wrong. She was very warm and receptive during grooming and
had a solid ground work education. So, I through common sense to the wind and
hopped on her. She was very insecure under saddle, and wasn't sure she understood the bit. We walked and trotted for about 20 minutes without event. She even splashed in some puddles with me. I'll give her a couple of days and we'll go again.


Jessie (Just My Size)--Jessie is a medium pony that is green, but will be starting her show career in two weeks. We have been working on Jessie walking through water, and made big progress today. We are also working on her cantering in circles. She would much rather just charge around on the rail and race towards the gate. Jessie has a very busy mind, and needs to be worked on a regular basis. I probalby won't have another Jessie report until after the show.

Rizzie (Risen Son)-- Rizzie is one of the two resident babies on the farm. He's the only one that is "mine". Several days ago Rizzie skinned up his hocks. We've been treating him with a topical ointment, but he hasn't been very happy about it. As a result he has become a little difficult to catch lately. Kate who helps with some of the training on the farm was here today and worked with him both being handled as well as on the lunge line.

Rosie--Rosie belongs to one of my boarders and is up for sale right now. Kate has been working with her the last several weeks, and has gotten her on the bit very nicely. Pictures will be coming soon.