We sent Emmy into training with Larry Plagerman two weeks ago, and got a great update. She’s been going WTC under saddle for a week now. The only issue she’s had is picking up the left lead. She is very right canter dominant and just needs to learn to function on the left lead. She is getting better and Larry doesn’t think it’s a physical issue, just a preference. She is softer now in the bridle, using her back more, and powering off her hind end. Larry set up some very low jumps and sent her over them on the lunge. She stopped and looked at them at first, then took the jump no problem. Emmy is a thinker, Larry says, and he likes that about her. She is very easy going and will make a very nice arena horse for someone. He strongly agrees she is probably an appendix quarter horse.
For this novice, what’s an appendix quarter horse?
Hello Jane.
An Appendix Quarter Horse is one who is 1/2 Quarter Horse and 1/2 Thoroughbred. The American Quarter Horse Association will register them, but they get registered in a literal ‘appendix’ to the full blood Quarter Horses. We have owned an Appendix Quarter Horse for years now, sweetest guy in our barn and runs barrels in the 16 second range, which is really fast for an older guy! Although we just do it for fun now, not competition. Hope that helps.
Any new updates on Emmy? Will she be at the Holiday event this Sunday?
Yes! Emmy is headed back to Safe Harbor today, so she’ll be joining in on the fun at the Open House! We should have another update on her very soon!
Thanks! I just love her story and seeing how far she has come along since she was rescued. You guys are doing an amazing job!