Rocking A Horsemanship

28/08/2025

This big lad got his first ride today.
On the first ride I'm not worried about steering. The only thing I'm looking for is good flexing, establishing a one rein stop in all gaits, and moving forwards freely at all speeds when asked. The first couple rides arent generally long and stop once they get the basics. Altivo ticked all the boxes nicely and calmly today like a boss. 👌💪

14/06/2024

Some horses come and go. Some are easier to pass on to their new homes, and some come in, attach to your heartstrings and make you cry like a child that's just lost their toy. It's harder when they come in with broken pieces in their soul and you've watched them blossom.
Dallas was one. Though I cried watching him go im excited to see his future.

23/04/2024

Been quiet for awhile but getting back into working some horses.
Got these two in, one is in for handling and the other is in for sale prep and will be available.

17/03/2023

03/10/2022

Someone got a first ride today and was least impressed about this new role she's been given

27/09/2022

This sassy lady come in to get some work. The owner couldn't get her to lunge, and when asked to go forward under saddle she would pin her ears and run backwards. She is also the star of the tying video.
She is still is a little sassy and doesnt want to give up her 'Queen Sass' title as clearly seen in her ears.
Making progress with her slowly but surely

21/09/2022

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I hummed and hawed about posting this but at the end of the day when dealing with horses it can be pretty ugly. Had to take some more serious actions with this girl. And think outside the box. Rigged something up high she couldn't wrap herself around and had spring to it to absorb some movement. All clips were replaced with D shackles and had to just let her discover her tricks were no longer going to work.
This girl had figured out she could snap things to get off or would setback when being lead cause she would decide she wanted to go home.
When she figured out she could no longer achieve her desired outcome she has started to change her attitude. But there was battles along the way. She is well on the way to being safer.

The first video was her first tie up when it become apparent she didn't know how to stand still and just after she started her tricks.
The last video is how a horse should be while being tied up.

We as equine owners need to set our horses up for success. In her case this particular part wasn't.

She was never left unsupervised during this, I sat on a camp chair under the trees for for hours at the beginning keeping 2 eyes on her.
She will stay tied with the setback collar till I know I can trust her.

14/09/2022

Flashback to a filly I got to start. I have many favourites but this filly was definitely a cracker

14/02/2022

Done some float training with some friends young horses they've just recently sold.
As always, they were a pleasure to deal with and with a very trainable sensible mind.
If you are looking for good quality stock I highly suggest getting intouch with Valley End Quarter Horses