by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 28, 2022 | Sebastian
Sebastian arrived at SAFE a little over a month ago, and already looks like a different horse. He has put on a substantial amount of weight, and while he still has a bit to gain to obtain optimal rotundness, he is certainly looking more like a horse should. His early...
by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 17, 2022 | Esme
Following in the footsteps of her two “older brothers,” Edward and Jacob, the horses she came in with, Esme has been started under saddle. This sweet little mare made it clear early on that she was going to take a bit more time, but that has never been an issue. After...
by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 15, 2022 | Pepper
More arena work with Pepper, this time showing some soft feel work and backing circles.
by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 10, 2022 | Sienna
To work with a horse is to embark on an archaeological mission of sorts, uncovering within both the horse (and yourself!) hidden spots of trouble. Sometimes such spots are obvious — a horse who is worried about the flag flapping, or rope around their feet, or a...
by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 10, 2022 | Pepper
Pepper was saddled for the first time last June, and has come a tremendously long way since then. These days, she’s riding in the big arena more often than not, and is learning how to carry herself with more balance and straightness. It’s hard to imagine this little...
