Misty has spent more than a year in foster care with Lisa T, a terrific rider and trainer who has donated countless hours working with this mare and continuing her training in a forward and positive direction. During their time together, Lisa and Misty did arena work, trail rides, and even competed at training level dressage at schooling shows. Misty has now moved on to the barn of dressage trainer Kellie Larsen, but Lisa continues to work with Misty once a week in lessons with Kellie. Here’s an update and some photos from Lisa:
Misty is settling in great at her new home in Duvall. I am benefiting from some great instruction from Kellie Larsen, who is having me ride once a week to help Misty adjust to her new environment. Because I have a long history with Misty, this is helpful to both of us! I am learning a new, easier way to ride her — the expectation is now that it should take fewer, quieter aids to get her where she should be. In just three rides we are already seeing great progress. This helps Misty understand and enjoy her job more, and also of course it makes her more adoptable and fun to work with! You can see from a few pics that she is completely relaxed, and looks super cute in her new bridle with bling. We’ll get more photos and videos soon. I’m just loving the ability to see all of my work with Misty funneled into an even more constructive place. This smart mare has found a perfect new training partner in Kellie.
