November Clinic Report: Pepper

by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 13, 2023 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Pepper

Candi K has worked with Pepper since her return to SAFE, and has the following to say about their time spent together, specifically about their time in the riding portion of the November Joel Conner Clinic:   “Who doesn’t love a little spice in their life? Pepper...

November Clinic Report: Scotty

by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 12, 2023 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Scotty

Kaya M rode Scotty in his first Joel Conner Clinic this past November, and has the following to say about their rides together: “Scotty really proved that he’s a confident and capable riding horse this weekend! I’d only ridden him a couple times out in the big arena,...

November Clinic Report: Bijou

by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 12, 2023 | Bijou, Joel Conner Clinic Reports

Sara H worked alongside Bijou in the groundwork sessions in the November Joel Conner Clinic, and had the following to say about their time together!: “Who says old horses can’t learn new tricks? Bijou is a sweet and sensitive old gal who recently spent several days...

November Clinic Report: Frosting, Wren, Veronica, Artie, Esme

by Terry Phelps | Nov 11, 2023 | Artie, Esme, Frosting, Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Veronica, Wren

We finished off 2023’s training program horsemanship clinics on a high note. The incredible dedicated volunteers were like a well-oiled machine over the intensive five days. Wednesday and Thursday, we got our hands on 21 SAFE horses! From the barely haltered to those...

November Clinic Report: Sienna

by Lily Leitkowski | Nov 10, 2023 | Joel Conner Clinic Reports, Sienna

Sue C worked with Sienna during the November Joel Conner clinic, and has the following to say about their experience together: “The lovely and sage Sienna was my groundwork partner for the November 2023 Joel Conner clinic. Sienna is a kind, experienced mare who is...

September Clinic Report: Bandit

by Lily Leitkowski | Sep 25, 2023 | Bandit Bay, Joel Conner Clinic Reports

Kirsten AL has been working with Bandit for some months, and worked alongside her in the September Joel Conner Clinic. Below, she reflects on the experience of the three days spent together and what she and Ms. Bandit learned: “Day 1 question – How to decrease cranky...