The Lucky Star Love Story

March 28, 2017Posted inCISCO, Country Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
Once upon a time the favored horse became replaced by the new guy. Lucky Star, the "Horse of No" was a difficult horse for the human. He was dominate over the world, had little to no work ethic and didn't react to pain stimulus. Horses that are reluctant to move won't win many fans in the human and horse world. It takes a ton of horsemanship knowledge to work with these kind of horses. Lucky wasn't the most difficult ever horse. There exist "horses of no" that lie down when…

Let’s Make the Arena Fun for Cisco and I!

March 8, 2017Posted inCISCO, Missouri Fox Trotter
I set up the arena for fun! I had two upright barrels standing close together and two large plastic jump boxes standing together. I had the arena alone today so we played at liberty on the ground. Firstly, I needed to do my exercising so Cisco and I walked at a goodly speed twice around the arena. I broke out into a near run while Cisco sped his long legs up ever so little. He stayed with me the entire time. I like to put my hand on his neck…

Cisco the Half Million Dollar Horse

March 7, 2017Posted inCISCO
I believe that Cisco is a Million Dollar Horse (MDH). He just hasn't had the opportunity to prove it yet. What? You want to know what a million dollar horse (MDH)is? No, it isn't a Kentucky Deby winner or an Olympic horse champion. Have you seen pictures of three to six year old children riding a horse without a nearby adult? The children's legs don't reach below the saddle pad. The horse walks slowly along. Or if the child is somewhat familiar with a horse, the horse will reluctantly go…

First the Bridle and Now the Saddle

November 7, 2016Posted inCISCO, Missouri Fox Trotter
I tell people that a new book is not possible because the humor of a person new to horses is gone.  Maybe that theory is flawed.  I might have had two humbling experiences just today and the last time I rode.  I might have dramatic, pathetic and humorous stories, even now.  You be the judge. Friday I decided to change bits today on Cisco's bridle. Cisco made certain that he was involved in the exchange. He had his head mostly in my lap while I was trying to do this.…

Cisco Worship

October 28, 2016Posted inCISCO, Missouri Fox Trotter
Every day I agonize over how I can let Cisco know what a wondrous horse he is to give me so much try and affection. Should I just go into his pasture and feed him treats non stop all day long? How about me brushing him daily for 3 hours? Can I feed him a bag of horse feed every day? Let me rub behind his ears, rub his withers, rub his head, rub his nose, scratch his belly, scratch other itchy places etc for three hours every day.  Would…

Afraid of Gates or Worry?

October 26, 2016Posted inCISCO, Missouri Fox Trotter
I've wrapped up enough examples to know that Cicso is darn certain that a gate will kill him, We were so scared of the gate at the April 2015 Spring Horse show that we just zipped around it. Cisco was terrifie of the gate at the 2015 versatility arena at Ava shows both June and September. We have yet to make an entrance through a strange gate using my right hand. Cisco can barely tolerate me using my left hand to open and shut a gate. Usually gates are set…