Day One of Abby's Training

Considering Jen (horse trainer at Bridewood Farms) had to deal with an ex-race horse with an old stifle injury and bad feet (to name a few!), Abby's first session was great. Results were evident and Abby was a willing participant...once a few minor issues were resolved.

It is funny how you might think that your horse is well disciplined but a professional trainer can sure push the right buttons and show you that in fact your horse is walking all over you. Ground work, ground work, ground work......that is what it is all about.

I was really pleased to see that the work that I have been doing on my main horse, Cheyenne, hasn't gotten too rusty! Alot of what Jen was going to Abby, I was also taught to do on Cheyenne. Although Jen makes it look really easy; whereas, I sometimes don't have the finesse that she demonstrates. Jen makes it all look so simple. Goes to show you what happens when you are born on a saddle with the reins in hand!

Good trainers are hard to find..........my horses have been to 4 different trainers in the past 9 years and I didn't think that I would find someone who had a natural "horsemanship" way like my first horse trainer Ray. However, after watching Jen in action today, I have to say that she is not only a great trainer and coach but she has the heart and patience that most "trainers" lack.

I can't wait to see what she will do with Cody!