Training
Training the Young Horse - ZUZU'S PETALS
Zuzu came to W.H. in late February 2007. After a brief period of
settling and waiting out the bad weather, she was started on-line in
late April with Parelli Natural Horsemanship.
Gradually
introduced was the (bareback) rider, the saddle, and the bit. The
young horses all long-line, pony out on trails through water, and
jump obstacles before being backed.
On-line work with
a rider is confirmed before going solo.
A lot of
patience and consistency goes into starting the young horse. This
confirms a solid base with a relaxed, accepting horse for many years
to come.
Zuzu pictured below in June 2007. Doing great! - solid walk/trot/canter. Well balanced! A very nice riding horse...stay tuned for her show career beginning this fall!
Mighty Himself: Career Beginnings & Highlights!
Mighty Himself: 3 y.o Oldenburg Gelding, bay w/4 white leg markings, 15.3. Grandsire Olympic Ferrro. Sire Dutch, Dam Hanoverian. Began working with him at 2 months, started under saddle May 2007. Has been through the Parelli Program, Free Jumps with outstanding upper level potential in his jump form as well as his gaits. Well built, could easily be an upper level Dressage horse or upper level Open Jumper. Currently w/t/c under saddle and hacking out on trails, through water, etc...Exceptional temperment and disposition. Quality horse, shows exceptional Talent. Future "Young Event Horse" Competitor 2008.
Mighty at
1 month old.
Starting
Under Saddle, May 2007
1st
Show-July 13, 2007:
Dressage at Lexington - Breed Division, 3 y.o. Colts/Geldings - 2nd Place!
Mighty freejumping.....
Stay tuned for ongoing Progress of this talented young horse!!!!