by Bonnie Hammond | May 2, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Tasara
SAFE volunteer Marie Jainga took part in her first Joel Conner clinic last weekend, working with Tasara in the groundwork sessions. Here are her observations about her experience: First, I want to begin by thanking Bonnie and Terry for hosting these wonderful clinics...
by Bonnie Hammond | May 2, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Lacey
Clinic report from SAFE volunteer rider Erika: This clinic was not the first time I’ve worked with Lacey, but it was the first time I’ve spent so much time working with her. The first day, Friday, we really worked hard to get to a soft feel, and we got to...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 30, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Valencia
Valencia’s adoption got off to a great start when her new owner, Karen K, took her in the Joel Conner clinic in order to better understand the language of horsemanship that Valencia is familiar with. The two did quite well together, and plan to continue this work once...
by Terry Phelps | Feb 11, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Raven
SAFE volunteer rider Casey has been working with Raven in preparation for our Colt Starting Clinic with Joel Conner on March 15–18th. Our goal is to make her first ride as uneventful as possible and for Raven to be as relaxed about a rider up top as she is with her...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 18, 2018 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Ruach, Valencia
Terry and her volunteer riders have been working with Ru and Valencia regularly since the last Joel Conner clinic in November. She has this to report on their progress: The more time I spend with Ruach and Valencia the more I fall in love with them. Both are probably...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 18, 2018 | Jessel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Jessel is back on the payroll at Joel Conner’s after a light fall schedule. She is now old enough to be in full time work and so we have bumped her work up in preparation to move her back to Safe Harbor in the spring. Joel’s ranch has been a great place for Jessel to...
