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Post by leahlady on Mar 8, 2010 22:49:12 GMT -5
Soo... Lila needs to go to training. (She is the unhandled filly on the property I presently live on in Auburn)
I'm looking for recommendations for trainers that start young horses - and she needs a lot of work because she is VERY fearful/defensive. She leads fine and trusts me on the ground, but she is still wary of anyone else who attempts to handle her.
Duane Hebert is really close to us - great because we could lead her there! This filly has never been a trailer, and I'm not skilled enough to be the one to put her in for the first time! He is at Foxridge which is 6 miles from us. Has anyone used him before?
We are really close to Donida, so I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the TB track trainers over there? She is very thoroughbreddy, so someone with TB experience would be good to break her.
Suggestions/recommendations are welcome! I'm trying to move April 1st & I have place for all the horses to go except for the filly - so I'm devising a plan to be able to afford to send her to training.
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Post by kdunham on Mar 8, 2010 23:02:20 GMT -5
I highly recommend Duane. I'm sure he would come pick her up for you no problem. I ride there about once a week and would check in on her!
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Post by leahlady on Mar 8, 2010 23:09:21 GMT -5
That's good to know. There is also a pasture board option at Foxridge, which would be really great for Lila.
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Post by pk on Mar 8, 2010 23:15:07 GMT -5
You are a saint taking care of this filly. Is the owner going to help out with expenses? I hope he/she isn't putting all the responsiblity on you!
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Post by leahlady on Mar 8, 2010 23:22:38 GMT -5
Ha ha - no, the owner will definitely not take care of any expenses. I wish that was the case.
Thankfully, Pasado's is going to take in the elderly mare! I'm really excited and so relieved. I have found great homes for the other two.
Now I just have to get the f&^%&^ck away from this property!
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Mar 9, 2010 2:06:16 GMT -5
I suggest talking to Jamie Thomas with Nomads rest Ranch. She normally focuses on Wild mustangs, but is wonderful for taking unhandled horses in general. I believe she is on this board, but www.nomadsrestranch.com is her website. She is located in auburn and I THINK has openings. She is AWESOME to get a start/foundation on your horse so she can move on to whatever you want to do with her! Sara
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Post by coconut on Mar 9, 2010 2:43:57 GMT -5
I'm considering Duane for Basil later this year...if he's still w/me
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Post by Sara on Mar 9, 2010 11:10:07 GMT -5
Duane is so close you might just ask him if you could observe some of his colt starting sessions and go from there. I really liked his firm/fair approach when I observed his clinic last year. Definitely different approach from what I've seen in the past but I liked him a lot.
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Post by winterlakesfarm on Mar 9, 2010 15:51:58 GMT -5
Leah,
If you would like I can haul and load her for you. Trust me I have done a BUNCH of this and can do it with little to no trauma. I could probably rope Kathleen into helping ;o)
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Post by Whitewolf821 on Mar 9, 2010 17:15:53 GMT -5
I'm considering Duane for Basil later this year...if he's still w/me Well now you're just in denial, Jet. Kinda like Bonnie insisting Honeycutt is still for adoption!
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Post by kdunham on Mar 9, 2010 17:39:16 GMT -5
Leah, If you would like I can haul and load her for you. Trust me I have done a BUNCH of this and can do it with little to no trauma. I could probably rope Kathleen into helping ;o) I'd be there in a heartbeat! What is more fun than loading a horse for the first time to send off to start their new jobs?! :-) And if she proves really challenging it just makes for better stories when we are old sitting around in our wheelchairs...
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Post by coconut on Mar 10, 2010 0:52:59 GMT -5
I'm considering Duane for Basil later this year...if he's still w/me Well now you're just in denial, Jet. Kinda like Bonnie insisting Honeycutt is still for adoption! ....good Point...except the part that I am currently in the "interest" phase of a quality home for him... we'll seeeeeeeeeee..... ;D
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Post by Whitewolf821 on Mar 10, 2010 1:41:28 GMT -5
I stand corrected....Yay for Basil! ;D Hope it works for him.
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Post by leahlady on Mar 10, 2010 1:58:43 GMT -5
Woo hoo!! Go Basil Pk has offered to take Lila on for April! She is going to come out this weekend to evaluate her I'm really excited for Lila girl and soo thankful to Kristi
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Post by kdunham on Apr 12, 2010 14:38:22 GMT -5
Any updates on how Lila is doing in training?
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