Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by sallyjavalo » Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:58:43


Its been a while since I posted.  Some of you may remember my foolishness in getting an untrained Peruvian, Nubarron, who was a bit hotter than my sensible Rockies.   Well we have been progressing.  There was a while when he "pounded nails" with his front feet so hard it would jolt the fillings right out of your teeth.  I have been working on flexibility and softening to the bit etc etc.  I had a couple of mini easy trail rides, and one day I felt a change, and believed he was ready for a proper trail ride.  Well this weekend we drove down to Otter Creek in upstate NY.  For those unfamiliar with the place, it is an unbelievable series of riding trails, from sandy flats to REALLY steep climbs - something for every level...and NO (well almost no)BUGS.
As of today I have bestowed the title of "trail horse second class with distinction".  We coped with puddles, minor mud, low flying aircraft (air show near by I think), quite steep and stoney ups and downs where he carefully placed his feet without rushing, deer (he grew 3 inches, but didn't move), brush against his legs, and large, but smooth logs on the trails.    A C- in slalom through trees - I didn't give him a D as he didn't bolt when I screeched in pain when my knee clonked against a tree, and a B+ for stand still while I mounted from trail cuts and stumps. All in all not bad for a green pony. And his gaiting...it was soooo smooth - beyond what I had ever hoped for.  I am going to need horse liniment to treat my grin muscles!!!!!

Next year he should be ready for trail horse first class - there are bridges, deep water crossings, Very steep ups and downs and a few other things we will need to try first.  Just had to share.

Hope every one and their 4 legged companions are doing well and are having a good summer.
Cheers
Sallyjavalon

 
 
 

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by Winni » Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:44:01


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> As of today I have bestowed the title of "trail horse second class with distinction".

Wonderful. Training paying off.
We have several Paso Finos at our barn and their way of going is
distinctive. They do love trail work.
I'm battling rain rot with Reggie. Sheesh! After 5 years of very low
maintenance, he has become my Vet's best customer this Spring/Summer.
Winnie

 
 
 

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by Christine Watanab » Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:30:14

On 8/12/12 9:58 PM, in article

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> As of today I have bestowed the title of "trail horse second class with
> distinction".  

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> Cheers
> Sallyjavalon

Sounds like a great ride.  Congratulations to you both!

Chris

*~*~*
Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you
can t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs
Chris Watanabe & Latte the Siamese

Aiken, South Carolina

 
 
 

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by Dr Corinne B Lee » Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:46:45

On Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:58:43 -0700 (PDT), sallyjavalon

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>As of today I have bestowed the title of "trail horse second class with distinction".  

Awesome!

Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew, sending the congratulatory Fizz....

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Post by LandShar » Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:02:01


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> As of today I have bestowed the title of "trail horse second class with distinction".
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> Next year he should be ready for trail horse first class - there are bridges, deep water crossings, Very steep ups and downs and a few other things we will need to try first. ?Just had to share.

> Hope every one and their 4 legged companions are doing well and are having a good summer.
> Cheers
> Sallyjavalon

 
 
 

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by LandShar » Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:02:58

I hit send with nothing said by me.....

YAY to you and your almost 1st class trail horsey!

Ruth W.

 
 
 

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by LandShar » Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:04:33


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> I'm battling rain rot with Reggie. Sheesh! After 5 years of very low
> maintenance, he has become my Vet's best customer this Spring/Summer.
> Winnie

Sorry to hear this Winnie.  Usually, it's us dealing with rain-rot (on
the west side of Washington State).  Best of luck to you and Reggie.

Ruth W.

 
 
 

Whoooweeee!!!! I have a trail pony!

Post by Snidel » Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:58:28

Dr Corinne B Leek presented the following explanation :

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> On Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:58:43 -0700 (PDT), sallyjavalon

>> As of today I have bestowed the title of "trail horse second class with
>> distinction".  
> Awesome!

> Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew, sending the congratulatory Fizz....

I may be reading this late, but I'm enoying the tale!  Looking forward
to the next chapter ....

/dps

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