by Bonnie Hammond | Apr 21, 2016 | Ben, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
(as reported by Ben’s regular rider, Lisa Garr) In December of 2015, Ben and I participated in a clinic at SAFE with trainer Joel Conner and I was just hoping he would stay calm enough to participate safely. Well, he blew me away then with his focus, willingness,...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 12, 2016 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Mesquite
Sometimes you meet a horse and say, wow, now that’s my kind of horse! Mesquite has had my heart from the beginning. Once I rode him, I was done for! He is an amazing horse! He is kind, gentle, intelligent and fun. Plus, he has three smooth...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 7, 2016 | Anderson, Joel Conner Clinic Reports
Anderson made his way home from training a few weeks ago. It has been a lot of fun getting to know his personality and to start riding him. I have 100% confidence getting on him. With unfamiliar horses you don’t always know how they are going to react to a new rider,...
by Terry Phelps | Jan 5, 2016 | Anderson, Ben, Bridgit, Jewel, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Khianna, Maggie, Mesquite, Oscar, Phoenix, Stella
We had a great time hosting Joel again at Safe Harbor. The horses and volunteers had an amazing weekend and everyone progressed in their feel and training. Here are a few accounts from the volunteer participants about what they learned about the horses they were...
by Terry Phelps | Sep 28, 2015 | Hickory, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Mesquite
All reports have been glowing for our new riding horses, Hickory and Mesquite. They are both in training with Joel Conner and are coming along well with the work. As expected, Hickory has been fairly easy with only minimal issues. He is the younger of the two and...
by Bonnie Hammond | Sep 2, 2015 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Mesquite
Mesquite left early this morning for Vancouver WA where he will join his friend Hickory in training with Joel Conner. You might recall that Joel rode both boys at his clinic at SAFE in mid-August. Now they’re both going to get the start they need to be saddle...
