Candi K, who has been working with Pepper since her return to SAFE, rode this cute little mare in the recent Joel Conner clinic. Here’s what she had to say about their time together:
“When it comes to our sweet Pepper, Cher says it best in her song “Just What I Have Been Looking For”
You’re just what I’ve been looking for
Something I never thought I’d find
And everything I ever dream of
Is getting closer all the time
This past week Pepper and I participated in her 4th consecutive Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic. In the arena with 11 other horses and riders she was cool as a cucumber the entire three days. Between the two of us we have developed a great feel and I feel confident working amidst the other horses. When we are not working, she is calm, stands still and does not fidget.
Our main focus this clinic was moving her hind quarters through groundwork and in the saddle. While she is definitely improving moving the hindquarters still needs consistent work. This will allow her feet to be free, allow her to move her front quarters and assist her in moving easily from the trot to the lope.
We also worked on unified circles concentrating on keeping her from falling in on her right shoulder. We also practiced and the soft feel at the walk and trot. Over the past several months I have been working with her to move her hind in a full circle from standing still. She showed off her pivot this weekend.
Pepper has a nice soft trot which is comfortable to ride. She does love to move out and her lope is smooth with her thick mane blowing in the wind. That being said Pepper, does live up to her spicy name when she has had a day off. She has to be moved out so she can kick up her heels before we do any riding.
It has been quite the journey for both of us since last July. We have grown together. I would definitely recommend that her future adopter continue with the Horsemanship Training on a daily basis. She is still young, and both the adopter and Pepper will benefit from it. She will be a great trail horse for someone who wants to get out and enjoy the ride. This sweet girl is ready for her new forever home.
As Cher says,
You’re just what I’ve been looking for
Something I never thought I’d find
And everything I ever dream of
Is getting closer all the time
Ah I believe you want me too
And love is in your eyes
You’re just what I’ve been looking for
Just what I had in mind”
