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September 15 will be a fun day! Opps...FUN day! A group of Seasoned Equestrians in the Springfield MO area have come together several times this year to participate in a show series Sponsored by Seasoned Rider Magazine. Though all ages are included, this is a great opportunity for those getting back into riding will enjoy. A day with horses and horsey people is always rewarding. Eleven year old Hannah will be going with us this time and she will be riding CHF Clara, a four year old Gypsy Vanner mare. Clara is very laid back so we are hoping she will be just excited enough to trot willingly for Hannah who is new to horses. Her story is one repeated often among families getting their first horse.
Hannah's story.
Chapter One:
Saving her hard earned money, Hannah was intent on buying her first horse. When Comanche came along, a lovely paint gelding, Hannah thought her dream had come true. Supposedly he had been ridden quite a bit by another young lady; however, was being sold due to lack of interest. It was not long before a better reason for selling Comanche became evident. This young gelding may have been ridden, but it was by his choice in every sense of the word and sometimes not... as he took the leadership role the previous young rider had not taken. Hannah was heart broken, and scared. He was too unmanagable for her inexperience. With some encouragement to sell him better than he was when purchased, Hannah began to learn about Parelli and the games. We worked on building a relationship that was respectful and filled with trust and before long her Craigslist ad was answered and Comanche was on his way to a new rider who had a great deal of experience and in looking for a potential barrel horse, saw it in Hannah's gelding.
The lesson here is to have an experienced horse person with you when you look at a new horse and if possible, take lessons in advance of bringing your first horse home. Also continue the lessons on your new horse, at least while you get to know each other and longer as it will enhance your skill as a rider more than you know.
......to be continued.
Hannah's story.
Chapter One:
Saving her hard earned money, Hannah was intent on buying her first horse. When Comanche came along, a lovely paint gelding, Hannah thought her dream had come true. Supposedly he had been ridden quite a bit by another young lady; however, was being sold due to lack of interest. It was not long before a better reason for selling Comanche became evident. This young gelding may have been ridden, but it was by his choice in every sense of the word and sometimes not... as he took the leadership role the previous young rider had not taken. Hannah was heart broken, and scared. He was too unmanagable for her inexperience. With some encouragement to sell him better than he was when purchased, Hannah began to learn about Parelli and the games. We worked on building a relationship that was respectful and filled with trust and before long her Craigslist ad was answered and Comanche was on his way to a new rider who had a great deal of experience and in looking for a potential barrel horse, saw it in Hannah's gelding.
The lesson here is to have an experienced horse person with you when you look at a new horse and if possible, take lessons in advance of bringing your first horse home. Also continue the lessons on your new horse, at least while you get to know each other and longer as it will enhance your skill as a rider more than you know.
......to be continued.
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