by Terry Phelps | Jul 18, 2016 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Sophie
Sophie is doing wonderfully in her training and preparation to be started under saddle. Volunteers have been introducing her to tack and doing groundwork with her so she’ll be ready to start training with Joel Conner in August. She has been a doll for everything and...
by Terry Phelps | May 25, 2016 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Sophie
Sophie had her first dental float this week! We were able to confirm that she is coming four years old this year. One baby cap came off during the float and one wolf tooth was extracted with no trouble. She needs a little work with needles for sedation but wasn’t too...
by Bonnie Hammond | May 3, 2016 | Jewel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Claire has done an absolute AMAZING job training Jewel for SAFE. Our little palomino paint has transformed into a beautiful young riding mare with a TON of potential. Claire had a few things to tell us about the progress Jewel has made and riding her in last month’s...
by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 21, 2016 | Ben, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
(as reported by Ben’s regular rider, Lisa Garr) In December of 2015, Ben and I participated in a clinic at SAFE with trainer Joel Conner and I was just hoping he would stay calm enough to participate safely. Well, he blew me away then with his focus, willingness,...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 12, 2016 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Mesquite
Sometimes you meet a horse and say, wow, now that’s my kind of horse! Mesquite has had my heart from the beginning. Once I rode him, I was done for! He is an amazing horse! He is kind, gentle, intelligent and fun. Plus, he has three smooth...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 7, 2016 | Anderson, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Anderson made his way home from training a few weeks ago. It has been a lot of fun getting to know his personality and to start riding him. I have 100% confidence getting on him. With unfamiliar horses you don’t always know how they are going to react to a new rider,...
