Orion

Orion, my 3 year old colt came a long way this summer. He went from being a spoiled, spazy colt to a mature (mentally and physically), calm gelding. He's a pleasure to ride and is fairly easy to work with when it comes to fine tuning. We've even been able to jump low set jumps one or two times.

I recently bought a new english saddle that I am planning to use on him. He's not going to be a full on english horse, he'll excell more at reining, but i want him to be able to go any direction. I am really pleased with him and excited to have the next few years at college in Montana with him.

A BIG accomplishment this summer was showing and 4-h horse camp. He was amazing at camp and was often mistaken for a six or seven year old because of his attitude. He was calm, never bucked, and crossed rivers without batting an eye. He was a pro! I was able to show him three times this year and he took two firsts, four seconds, a third and a fourth. He placed in every class that he entered except for one, beginner horse. It just gives us something else to work toward.

Maine!

I finally got a summer job this year and it was amazing! I was able to ride all day everyday in sunny, muggy Maine at Meadowview Equestrian Center!
Meadowview Equestrian Center
Riding everyday in English was pretty hard but I got used to it and started to really like it. I took several dressage lesson and wish I could have taken some jumping lessons, but I got to spend my days with 25 horses and was able to ride/train two and exercise/ride one. I can't say which horse was my favorite, even though it will probably be very obvious when people see the amount of pictures I took of this boy. Here are some pictures of the horses I spent some time with....

Rocky- a 16.1 hand Morgan Standerbred. He was an awesome horse, fun to work with but his trot was killer! After several days of circles and working with a different bit, I could actually sit his trot. He would be a better lap dog but he would make an amazing one person horse after some more time undersaddle. He was very fast and loved to please and was with out a doubt one of the best horses around, but he really needed a lot more saddle time. He was amazing on the trail. proof and loving would be the two words I would use to describe him. Previously, Rocky had been at a horse dealer's place who used him for trail rides and all-around pleasure riding.

Gulliver- was a complete highlight of my life in Maine. He was a furry little goofball who was too cute to get mad at, even though he did some pretty mischevious stuff. Gully was an incredibly smart 13.2ish hand, 6 year old haflinger/welsh pony. He was completely greenbroke, maybe had one or two people on him. He had never, to my knowledge, been bitted or saddled up, but he was pretty easy and agreeable. He did have some crazy/fast moves but chose to never use them with me on him. Like I said, he was a smart pony. Gulliver's story was that he was bought as a yearling by a woman who had thought she would have time to train him. When he came to the age of being trainable she became pregnant. This year she found out she was pregnant again and decided that Gully needed to be put to use.

Taz... where to even begin with him.... all that I have to say is that no matter how much I loved working with Rocky and Gulliver, Taz stole my heart. Maybe money does count but this horse shouldn't of have a price on him. I have never in my life seen a horse as fluid and beautiful as this guy. Riding him was just as amazing as watching him. As I warmed him up for the first time ever I was thinking about how just his walk was different from anything I had ever felt. It was long, purposeful and powerful. He loved to go and he loved to go fast. Even if I had not actually ridden English for seven years he made it easy for me.

I hope Christmas comes soon this year because this is the only thing on my wish list!

Maine was totally different from Alaska. It gave me a chance to experiance things s in AK haven't been able to do. The horses I worked with were great amd the people were even better! I was offered a training/stable hand job for next year and I think I will probably take it as long as all the arrangements go smoothly. The one thing about Meadowview that was really different from Alaska was that most of the barn staff was people under the age of 25. It was really nice to work with people my age. I really enjoyed my stay and hope to make it back next year!

April '09

Lenanna- She's doing great! No more limping and is hopefully going to find a little rider soon. She really has some energy to burn and loves little kids so I can't wait to get her working and doing lessons this summer.

Orion He's getting so big! 14.2 1/2 and 15 hands in back. I took them both to the beach. Orion was quiet and sane While Lenanna had a blast and bolted, bucked and pranced the whole time. Orion is a great pal for her (give her endless love & company) and kept her some what sane as he plodded along. He did really good for his first long ride. He is coming along beautifully in his training.

The horses!

Lenanna- a 12 year old, 1000lb.s, 14.2 hand, haflinger mare. She is beautiful and smart, brains and beauty!!! She is the lesson horse for younger, beginner, or kids uneasy around horses. Can perform just about anything you ask her to do!

Orion- The baby of this operation. He is entergetic and keeps me on my toes or he will get on them himself. He is 3 years old in May '09. Hopefully, he will finish at 15 hands. Currently he is a tall 14.2 and 950 lbs. He is going to be an amazing gaming horse and jumper. He will make his mark in the cutting world. He can naturally cut out cows and move them where ever he wants. It is amazing to watch!!!!

Anoka- My first colt. Lenanna was pregnant with him when we bought her. He has cute curly man and tail and stands at 14.1 and is probably hanging around 800 since I sold him. We kept him at 900, which is the weight you will see him at in the pictures. He has awesome potential if trained right and given a reason to go forward!!

Tutt Horses- Wow.. who to begin with?

Who I am and what I have to offer

I am a 16 year old who loves horses. I have been riding horses since an early age and am trying to take another step. I have been training horses since I was ten years old. I bought a green-broke five year old pregnant Haflinger mare. three months after I bought her, Lenanna, "Nanners" gave birth to W-Anoka and my training began. Over the next few years we worked together everyday and Lenanna, Anoka and I began to develop into a great team. Finally after 4 years i decided to move onto a challenge horse. I sold Anoka to a family that uses him as a kid's horses, AT 4 YEARS OLD! They have their problems but that is expected when putting a young horses with a total beginner rider. Orion's Crown Royal, the next horse I bought, was more of a challenge, he had a wild streak in him that made him so unpredictable he was dangerous. At one point he pinned a lady against the fence and refused to move. After a few months work he was caught up to the other horses mentally and physically! We are now (after a year's work) working on the trot bareback, with just a halter and lead!

Horses, horses and training! That's what I have to offer. I use natural methods with the horses and believe that every horse should be respected just the same. I am looking to help people around Homer, AK that want;

Training for their horses,

Lessons,

Exercising,

and lastly,

Horsekeeping (Not boarding).

I am very knowledgeable about horses and would like to help but I will not put up with someone who does not use my help.

Some of my expertise is;
Colt starting

Helping problem horses
Imprinting and foaling
Assisted with breeding

Experience with assisting vet and follow up in first aid care and illnesses of horses
Riding lessons

Birthday parties
Camp counselor
Trick training; sit, bow, hugs, lay down, say no, shake hands, play , smile, set up for mounting, and kisses.

Contact me through e-mail; haflinger_horses@hotmail.com