Progress??

ThorArb · 07-08-2006, 06:45 PM

I think so!!

I found a VERY nice trainer, came with excellent recommendations to come evaluate Zippy this evening. I figured this was a good day to do it, since it was cooler out and had a light breeze. I was so nervous! The man was absolutely great! Very gentle, yet firm with Zippy. We took him out to the round pen to show what he could do.

Well I was imagining the worst to happen of course. He blows up, runs him over, bucks like a wild bronco or something of that sort.

Well to my amazement it was of course completely the opposite. Zippy was lunging like a champ, changing directions, wallk, trot, canter and even picked up the correct leads everytime! There were no bucks, no stiffness or head throwing, nothing. It was like he's been doing it his entire life. The trainer was stunned and well, so was I! We put the bridle on and sent him off again, no problems. Then we practiced fake mounts, just teaching him to "stand" and not move while someone is mounting (no weight was placed, just the "act").

Im just beaming. And the trainer even went on to say that Zippy was one of the easiest colts he's ever handled. He was amazed! Of course, I knew that already.

He EVEN offered to train him at half price. Which is great, since I probably wouldnt have been able to afford the full price! It includes going to schooling shows and my taking lessons with him at least twice per week. How awesome is that!? So it looks like we might have a winner. I have several months to decide, since he wont be going off to anyone's facility until November.

Im so proud of my boy!

Brittany

Sonseeahray's_girl · 07-08-2006, 08:56 PM

Congrats! So nice when they behave for visitors, eh?

Keep us posted as to Zippy's progress.

gbarmranch · 07-08-2006, 09:12 PM

I am so happy for both of you...wow, we know an almost celeberty horse and his mom

See, we all told you he was a handsome lad - now clear off a shelve and a wall for his trophys and ribbons!!! and don't forget to send us pictures now and then of his progress once he starts...I am excited for you - yup, one of these mares may just have to have a spotted hinny foal!!!

07-08-2006, 06:45 PM
ThorArb Kid Safe Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 5,965	Progress?? I think so!! I found a VERY nice trainer, came with excellent recommendations to come evaluate Zippy this evening. I figured this was a good day to do it, since it was cooler out and had a light breeze. I was so nervous! The man was absolutely great! Very gentle, yet firm with Zippy. We took him out to the round pen to show what he could do. Well I was imagining the worst to happen of course. He blows up, runs him over, bucks like a wild bronco or something of that sort. Well to my amazement it was of course completely the opposite. Zippy was lunging like a champ, changing directions, wallk, trot, canter and even picked up the correct leads everytime! There were no bucks, no stiffness or head throwing, nothing. It was like he's been doing it his entire life. The trainer was stunned and well, so was I! We put the bridle on and sent him off again, no problems. Then we practiced fake mounts, just teaching him to "stand" and not move while someone is mounting (no weight was placed, just the "act"). Im just beaming. And the trainer even went on to say that Zippy was one of the easiest colts he's ever handled. He was amazed! Of course, I knew that already. He EVEN offered to train him at half price. Which is great, since I probably wouldnt have been able to afford the full price! It includes going to schooling shows and my taking lessons with him at least twice per week. How awesome is that!? So it looks like we might have a winner. I have several months to decide, since he wont be going off to anyone's facility until November. Im so proud of my boy! Brittany __________________ Proud owner of Dixie (04 QH mare), Dezi (06 App filly), Togan (88 QH gelding)

07-08-2006, 08:56 PM
Sonseeahray's_girl Started Join Date: May 2006 Location: On Top of the World! Posts: 2,864	Congrats! So nice when they behave for visitors, eh? Keep us posted as to Zippy's progress. __________________ Horses don't always stand quietly and wait for you to get smart -Beth

07-08-2006, 09:12 PM
gbarmranch Pasture Pet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 32,635	I am so happy for both of you...wow, we know an almost celeberty horse and his mom See, we all told you he was a handsome lad - now clear off a shelve and a wall for his trophys and ribbons!!! and don't forget to send us pictures now and then of his progress once he starts...I am excited for you - yup, one of these mares may just have to have a spotted hinny foal!!! __________________ http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Quality Foundation Quarter Horses If you believe what you like in the Gospel, and reject what you don't like, it is not the Gospel you believe, but yourself." Augustine of Hippo