I had a great session last night with Ace before I headed to Columbus for five days. We spent just a little time rehashing the groundwork we’re good at, worked on a few new things, and saddled up. I went ahead and ordered my own Parelli equipment (rope halter, 12 ft. rope, and carrot stick), [...]

I just need to start by saying that I have the best horse in the whole wide world. He’s handsome, smart, friendly, and willing. He pays attention to me and does what I ask. And he learns so quickly. He challenges me sometimes, but it’s always in different ways. It isn’t working through the same [...]

Taking it easy Wednesday and Thursday paid off, as I’m on the up side of being sick. I’ve still got a bit of a cough, but I was able to spend some good time with Ace this weekend. Friday night I was still kinda sick, so I just went out to visit, brush him, and [...]

It sure didn’t take long for me to figure out that when Ace is unsure of something, he goes backwards. What’s that stuff you’re putting on my feet? He backs up. Why are you putting pressure on my throatlatch? He backs up. What is that stuff you’re spraying me with? He backs up. He definitely [...]

These first few days of horse ownership have been riddled with conversation surrounding Ace’s training. More specifically, how quickly he learns and how willing he is to try even when he doesn’t know what you want. I’ve used some of the Parelli basics to direct our groundwork; work on desensitizing, establishing myself as the boss, [...]

Well, kind of. Ace’s owner Cheryl and I worked out a deal, so I have started making payments towards his purchase and have taken over the cost of his care. She’s happy to have someone take him who is going to love him and give him lots of attention and the training and work that [...]