by Bonnie Hammond | Oct 15, 2014 | Stella
Stella is growing up nicely and has become much more consistent for other people to handle. She is easy to catch in turnout and happy to get groomed. She is still a little shy about letting people handle her feet but that’s continually improving too. She is a very...
by Terry Phelps | Jul 10, 2014 | Stella
I have been working on catch and release games with Stella. She is a very timid girl but is coming along nicely. We have been practicing with the halter and her putting her own nose down into it. Finally got someone to hold the camera for me so I can show you all. She...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 2, 2014 | Stella
Stella is learning to pick up her hooves softly without kicking. The rope allows us to desensitize her and get her used to picking up her feet at a distance where the handler can stay safe. She’s come a long way in the two weeks we’ve been working with her. By the end...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 20, 2014 | Stella
Here’s SAFE volunteer Lisa doing some expert scratching on the (formerly) shy Stella. Apparently the way to this sweet mare’s heart is through her...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 18, 2014 | Stella
I had a chance to visit with Stella and Terry today. Stella is the prettiest little...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jun 18, 2014 | Stella
Terry has started working with Stella at liberty in the arena, giving her the chance to stretch her legs and learn a thing or two about approaching people. Fortunately she loves scritches, and that makes this introduction period a lot easier!
