Pixie Dust Magic

April 9, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
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,…

Lucky Star Easter Trail Ride

April 8, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
Missouri Fox Trotter club sponsored ride was attended by Lucky Star. We got to park at the wonderful S&S Campground Extraordinary. Steve was there to make certain all was well and when I missed my turn off, he guided me safely to the campground where Hope was anxiously awaiting our arrival so she could eat lunch. Note: It's wonderful to trail ride with people who make egg salad sandwiches, peanut butter sandwiches and dessert. Thank you Hope for feeding me! Carol came to join us and off we went. Carol…

Goals

April 7, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
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 and Wed Group Lesson Night at Pine Dell Farm

April 4, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
Lucky Star is enrolled in Wednesday night group lesson with Karen Moulis at Pine Dell Farm. Group lessons are great experience for horses and people too.  For one thing, horses get used to other horses zipping around going all directions.  When Lucky Star and I go into the show ring, he'll think it's pretty tame compared to a group lesson. Lucky Star keeps getting better and better every time I ride him.  He had all the impulsion I wanted tonight.  He did everything asked of him and he was one…

Lucky Star and Susan First Ride

March 26, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
We had a five day Natural Solutions Horse Camp with Tony and Jenny Vaught on 3/26 thru 3/30.  We did groundskill tasks in the morning and in the afternoon, we were ready to ride. Gulp.  Although I wasn't nervous about riding Lucky Star for the first time, I was nervous.  There was nothing to worry about, but it was my first time to ride him.  I just wanted to get the first ride started and feel comfortable. After I get that "comfortable feeling" on a new horse, I'm ready to…