He’s So Fun!

April 14, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
You build a relationship with your horse and it's just fun to watch the two of you forging ahead. Lucky and I have lots of little arguments. We argue about staying next to the wall, going too fast or slow, backing and sidepassing. When Lucky does something that I want, I have to immediately praise him, give him release, rub him, get off...whatever fits. I've noticed that the better I get at this, the less Lucky argues with me. Lucky Star is a lot of fun to bring along. I…

Lucky Star in the Wind

April 11, 2012Posted inCountry Frank's Lucky Star, Missouri Fox Trotter
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

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…