by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 8, 2020 | Amelia, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
SAFE Volunteer Sarah V shared her experience at the recent Joel Conner clinic: I had the pleasure of working with Amelia in the June Joel Conner clinic. This lovely little mare has changed so much since we first worked together in the September clinic that Joel didn’t...
by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 7, 2020 | George, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
It isn’t often that we get young, unstarted horses at SAFE, but we have four fillies and colts coming two or three within the next year. With the support of Joel Conner, SAFE has a solid, progressive plan to ensure the successful start of our youngsters. George’s...
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 the...
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 abuse...
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...
