Lucky Star in the Wind

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Who is that little horse galloping at liberty with his tail in the wind? The galloping horse looked exactly like Lucky Star, the horse of no impulsion. Teresa played with Belle tonight. I thought I had Lucky Star. Teresa wanted Belle to be free to run at liberty. Belle had been in a stall all day. Belle was running around letting all that stored energy out. I took off Lucky Star's bridle and told him to run off. By golly, Lucky Star took off! His tail tight, streaming in the…

Pixie Dust Magic

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Lucky Star is at his owner's farm. There is magic pixie dust in their large arena. This pixie dust will help set Lucky's flat foot walk and fox trot. Magic Pixie Dust and some coaching from Lucky's learned owner, Teresa Osborn, will help us find true the groove. Lucky got to return to his pasture with his horse herd. You know Lucky has a low impulsion drive (that I love). He can be indifferent to requests to move his body. When a dominant mate named Sassy asks you to move,…

Goals

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My groundskills Goal for Lucky: Move out immediately when asked. All I want is a snappy 2 or 3 foot depart (Lucky footsteps) . Lucky Star's goal in an arena: Nap or stare around at interesting things. Lucky Star could be a great teacher of how to stay ground tied. If convinced that he should move, Lucky Star's favorite speed would match that of a tortoise. My goal is "snappy". I think it was about 3:00 this afternoon when I finally realized how to ask and get snappy. If you…

Lucky Star Loves Girls

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From Jenny: Lucky Star story for this cold windy day. New mare in the pasture. He was so.... excited. Followed her every where, including in the pond! She went for a swim, crazy horse. Four times. He watched until the fourth time, then he went in nearly up to his belly. Then had a good role. Needless to say, he had a blast on this cold windy day!