by Terry Phelps | May 1, 2017 | Jessel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
While in Ellensburg this past week, I visited with Jessel who is in training with Joel Conner. She has really grown up in the last few months and we are excited to see how she develops over the summer. Jessel has come a long way and Joel’s patient work with her is...
by Terry Phelps | Apr 10, 2017 | Jessel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Our baby girl Jessel is growing up to be a fine young riding horse! She has spent the winter in Ellensburg with Joel Conner. He has been fostering her and riding her part time. Since she is so young we don’t want to put too much pressure on her to be in full training...
by Terry Phelps | Dec 6, 2016 | Jessel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Lacey
Jessel and Lacey made their way over to Ellensburg to start working with Joel Conner. They are both doing well and I checked in with Joel this week to see how the girls are doing. The plan is to give Lacey 90 days of professional training and let Jessel winter over...
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 11, 2016 | Jessel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Lacey, Sophie
Sunday morning, three young redheads were saddled up and worked in the roundpen at the start of the clinic. This included Jessel (who met the saddle for the first time at yesterday’s clinic), Sophie, and Lacey. Here are photos from this...
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 10, 2016 | Jessel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Jessel is still too young to be started (she turns 3 in April) but it’s not too soon to introduce her to the saddle and get her accustomed to carrying it on her back. Joel Conner worked with Jessel during the morning Groundwork session at the clinic, and then saddled...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 8, 2016 | Jessel
On February 5th, Jessel sustained a skull fracture while she and Tess were playing in turnout. Radiographs were taken and determined that the fracture was about 2 1/2” long and had slightly dislodged the bone in her face. She was prescribed antibiotics, pain...