April Training Notes: Jewel

Jewel is doing well, learning to lunge and develop some ground manners. She still pulls on the halter when lunging and she overreacts when asked to go out on the circle. Treatment to the injury she sustained to her left hind foot was actually beneficial to...

Jewel ‑The Patient Little Patient

You can probably imagine my response to the call that Jewel had been injured.  At first I was worried that she was hurt, then hearing the treatment plan I was quickly thinking: oh no what are we going to have on our hands?!?   I am very pleased to...

Another Challenge for Jewel

During the major windstorm last weekend, SAFE horse Jewel was injured. We discovered a 2” laceration across the back of her left hind pastern. The cut was deep enough to warrant an emergency vet call, and Dr. Penny came out to take a look (driving around multiple...

Jewel: Checking in on our little missy

I have continued to work with Miss Jewel on her ground work to establishing respect and good social behaviors. A lot of the work includes leading and positioning along with catch and release game. She is a surprisingly very smart little girl who really...

Jewel Comes Home To Safe Harbor

When I was told that Jewel would be moving back from foster, I was warned she had a history of being a bit of a stinker.  I thought for a long time on how to prepare the barn for this little rebel and what ways I could set her up for a successful...