Training My Young Horses

It's been a rewarding Summer for me to be able to train my own stock. I usually spend most of my time on outside horses.

Maddie has been coming out everyday which helps me to have more time to train.

She's also been learning to train along side of me. It's been very helpful. This is "Hero" and he's coming along very well. He's very athletic and energetic. We've been able to harness some of that energy and teach him to stay calm.

This is "Sonny" . He surprised me. I thought he'd be lazy but he's not. He is actually very coordinated and will keep moving at whatever pace that he's asked. I quite enjoy training him. He's smart and athletic as well. I was going to use him for a kids horse but he's showing good potential as a reining horse. He still has a great disposition and will be compatable with most riders. I just want to keep him fine tuned.

This is "Sampson". He is a three or four yr. old Arab. He had a few bad habits. However, he has great potential. Here he decided to lay down and roll. He belongs to a client.
I'm glad that I get to train as well as instruct students. This is my dream. I knew what I always wanted to do. I don't know many people who love their jobs as much as I do. It's also rewarding to be able to work with the people that I do.

Balance and the Basics

Aubry and her sister spent their Summer vaccation taking riding lessons.

They had to begin bareback and with the basics.

Morgyn is working on trotting.

Sisters working together. Nice!

India is a young student. She was in awe of the whole experience and did well for her age.

From the Ground Up...

Our instructor in College always said, "If you can't do it from the ground or at a walk, you won't be able to do it on the top of a horse or at a faster pace." (Dean Kunz)

I've found that teaching a few techniques to students from the ground first is also more effective.


They learn a few moves before mounting so they I have an idea what to do once they are on the horse. It allows them a chance to be more confident with the information given so that they can
be more prepared as well as deal with their emotions of being on a large creature.

John Crystal and his daughter shared a unique experience learning together.
From the ground they connected with each horse establishing a trust.

Rider and horse working peacefully together as one!

Introductions

We introduced Reiker to Korkie.

Reiker is Morgyn's younger brother who started lessons this year.

He concentrates well.

Reiker overcame a few fears and is becoming a skilled littler rider.

Happy Trails are ahead for sister and brother!

My Cute Funny Grandsons

New Students and Training

Nathan is planning on helping out on his grandpa's ranch. He's learning to be a good hand.
This is Nathan's older brother. He's learning balance so he can help out on the ranch also.

Hannah loves horses and is a tough girl. She tries hard and never complains.

They're coming along well .

Maddie has been taking lessons for about five years. She's now training and preparing to assist next year.

We've been team training on "Sonny" and "Hero". They are both coming along great.

This is an unusual photo of the sky that I was able to capture and want to share.