A pat for a job well done.
It looks like Destiny was tracking Banjo but she was just packing her head low. He just always seems to be in the way.
A nice pet from the guys.
Cruisin' along.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
We had a week of being around people. The neighbors came over to hang out on, around, and in the arena while Destiny was working. There is nothing like a bunch of girls yellin' and pony rides going on. I also took Destiny to a horse show this week just to be around action and she did perfect. Then I had the jr. high basketball team work on noise desensitization with her. She did well and only spooked maybe twice, but I would spook too if 5 eighth graders came running at me. Today we had some friends and family out to see how she was doing before I leave on Wednesday. I'm really pleased at how well she's done and how far she's come in the last couple of weeks. I really like this little mare. She's so athletic, level headed, trusting, and fun to ride. I hope she finds the perfect home.
It looks like Destiny was tracking Banjo but she was just packing her head low. He just always seems to be in the way.
A nice pet from the guys.
Cruisin' along.
It looks like Destiny was tracking Banjo but she was just packing her head low. He just always seems to be in the way.A nice pet from the guys.
Cruisin' along.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Some Snapshots
Only 10 days left before Destiny and I leave for Albany. Here are some snapshots of today.
Completely relaxed on the box:
Opening a gate:
Coming to me at a whistle and then following me in the arena:
Getting her legs trimmed with some clippers:
Completely relaxed on the box:
Sidepassing:
Opening a gate:
Coming to me at a whistle and then following me in the arena:
Getting her legs trimmed with some clippers:
The Northwest Mustang Makeover Information
Some of you have been asking about what will be happening over the Northwest Mustang Makeover so here is some information for you:
Mustang Makeover trainers will gather March 19 to 21, 2009 at the LinnCounty Fair and Expo Center in Albany as one of the opening events for theAnnual Northwest Horse Show and Expo.
· On March 19 at 6:00 p.m., the Oregon mustangs will be on competitive display. Trainers are evaluated on the body condition of their mustangs,as well as their ability to handle the horse "in hand" through a series ofmaneuvers including picking up the horse’s feet, maneuvering it throughobstacles and loading it into a trailer.
· On Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. trainers mount their animals andcomplete a "horse course" that includes a series of obstacles and requiresthe trainer to demonstrate the level of competency the horse hasaccomplished.
· The top ten finalists compete in a freestyle event on Saturday, March21 at 10:00 a.m -- just one hour before the awards presentation andcompetitive bid adoption for the trained mustangs.
For more information on the Northwest Extreme Mustang Makeover, call theBurns District BLM Office at (541) 573-4400. Additional information aboutthe Wild Horse program is also available online at:www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/wildhorse/index.php
Mustang Makeover trainers will gather March 19 to 21, 2009 at the LinnCounty Fair and Expo Center in Albany as one of the opening events for theAnnual Northwest Horse Show and Expo.
· On March 19 at 6:00 p.m., the Oregon mustangs will be on competitive display. Trainers are evaluated on the body condition of their mustangs,as well as their ability to handle the horse "in hand" through a series ofmaneuvers including picking up the horse’s feet, maneuvering it throughobstacles and loading it into a trailer.
· On Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. trainers mount their animals andcomplete a "horse course" that includes a series of obstacles and requiresthe trainer to demonstrate the level of competency the horse hasaccomplished.
· The top ten finalists compete in a freestyle event on Saturday, March21 at 10:00 a.m -- just one hour before the awards presentation andcompetitive bid adoption for the trained mustangs.
For more information on the Northwest Extreme Mustang Makeover, call theBurns District BLM Office at (541) 573-4400. Additional information aboutthe Wild Horse program is also available online at:www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/wildhorse/index.php
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