by Melinda Couvillion | Jul 2, 2020 | Wind
We have some sad news to share with you. We lost our dear friend Wind unexpectedly last week. She was found deceased in her pasture at her foster home. We can’t know what happened, but we do know a few things. First off, there does not appear to have been a struggle....
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 2, 2020 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Remy
Clinic report from Phoebe T: Remy is such a nice mover! He is smart as a whip, and very responsive to a good feel. He needs more work to become comfortable having the rope thrown around his feet and having the flag over his back. He requires a confident leader whom he...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 2, 2020 | Alder, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Clinic report from Kaya M: Alder, yet again, was an all-star in the clinic! Joel started out the weekend riding him as he had some time off right after training due to sickness. By the end of the weekend, five different people had ridden him, being flagged around...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 2, 2020 | Beauty, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Clinic report from Jane M: I had the distinct pleasure of working with Beauty, a 20+ year old Arabian mare, in the Joel Connor Clinic this past week. I spent five days in a row doing groundwork for an hour under Joel’s supervision. It’s impossible to know what...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 2, 2020 | Anderson, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Clinic report from Kaya M: Even though this was my fourth clinic riding Anderson, I think we made more positive changes together than the past three combined! I had a huge learning moment myself that gave me more confidence and control and gave Anderson a better...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 1, 2020 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Stella
Written by SAFE volunteer Sue C: I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Stella for 4 days at the recent Joel Conner clinic. Stella has been well trained by Casey, which helped so much since I was the one learning the mechanics of how to ask for moving...
