KENNA: Days 15 to 28

 

October 24-31, 2022 – Day 15 -21: Connection and Communication

We have had rain (days off), short sessions and longer sessions. We have introduced the rear cinch. We have introduced new exercises. We have begun to establish new standards of performance while we continue to refine the skills we feel are needed to be a great “Equine Partner.” We have begun structuring a series of videos that will highlight what we deem as “essential” exercises/skills on the ground and under saddle. She has inspired Michael to write a series of short articles about the needs of the typical “rescue horse” which will appear on our Facebook page weekly.

The major win this week was that Kenna worked with Michael as his demo horse in a Cooperative Horsemanship Clinic he taught. Clinics present several challenges and requirements upon the horse, such as having to be quiet/patient, having to focus on a variety of exercises and more. It is not easy! Kenna did really well and we are very proud of her.

November 1 – 6, 2022 – Day 22 – 28: Becoming a Citizen and Partner.

We have been super busy with Clients, Clinics and preparing for Equine Affair! Still we get in some training time. Kenna is getting stronger and the body work is helping. Her trot is still “goofy” but it is getting better. She was worn several bits with various degrees of “like” and success at this point. We want to get her as comfortable as possible in the snaffle though as this is a bit we see used a great deal out east. Of course it is in a mecate set up (grin). We continue to refine what has been taught previously and have continued to work on conditioning, connection and trust. Her confidence in the fact that we will listen to her and adapt as needed is growing. She getting so much better with her feet too! Soon we’ll be moving into our winter housing and will have access to a nice round pen, and an indoor arena! Our goal is to continue to train with Kenna and getting her exposed to many new things. We hope to take her to some Expos in 2023 too! Whatever her future is, it is going to be pretty cooll!

NEW VIDEOS

Yield the HQ to Touch:  https://fb.watch/gDjGOyO_q5/

Backing with Steady Pressure: https://fb.watch/gDjNnKLKKa/

The week of November 7+13, 2022 is a mad rush of preparation, packing, stress and travel for us here at Lucky Star Horsemanship as we are in "Expo Mode" with Equine Affaire happening, We will be there educating the attendees and showcasing our new L.S.H. product line which is really exciting! What this means for Kenna is a little time off from training. We will be working in some short rides and training sessions but we will not be introducing anything new to her until we get back from Springfield, MA. The time off will do her some good and allow many of the lessons to "sink in" a bit....plus getting to simply "be a horse" for a little bit is good for her spirit!