Brownie
2013 Paint Gelding
Suitability: Riding Horse
Color: Brown and White
Markings: blaze, stockings (all 4)
Height: 14.2 hh
Weight: 1000 lbs
Adoption Fee: $2000
October Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brownie
Lexee N, who has been working and riding Brownie, brought him into the October Joel Conner clinic for his first riding clinic. Here’s her report on how it went:
“Oh Mr. Brownie! This guy has come so far in such a short time and impresses me every day. This clinic was our 20th, 21st and 22nd rides (yes this horse only has 22 rides here at SAFE and likely in his whole lifetime) and he did absolutely wonderful.
Between the literal wind storm, falling branches, horrendous rain, and power outage, this horse rode like a dream in clinic. He is an absolute pleasure where I can walk around on completely loose rein through this all and he’s practically half asleep.
Brownie and I worked on cleaning up our life, hindquarters and even started the basics of a soft feel and front quarters. Over the next few weeks I’m excited to start getting him softer laterally and vertically, and get new riders on him in preparation for adoption. Keep your eyes ready for when this guys adoption goes live, he won’t be here long!”
Brownie Out and About
Brownie lives up to his name — he is a sweet guy. His progress under saddle has been smooth and steady, a relatively quick upward trajectory.
Here you can see his first ride outside of the arena, his 5th ride overall. This dude is going places, sometimes at a lope!
Brownie’s Third Ride
After receiving his first ride during the August Joel Conner clinic, Brownie moved at a pretty quick clip on his way to being a full blown riding horse. He’s still very green, but a pretty steady eddy so far!
Brownie — Getting a Change
A well-timed release. A horse’s natural capacity and ability for change. These are some ingredients in the formula for some pretty amazing — and sometimes quite speedy — transformations.
Brownie provides us with a very clear example of this. His first experience with leading by a front foot displayed a lack of understanding, a poor relationship with pressure. When asked to give, he struck and pulled away instead. But he did not end on that note, a fact that is evidenced by seeing where he started the next day, with Brownie much more willing and comprehending of what was being asked. A steep rate of change, indeed!
Brownie’s Glow Up
What a difference 6 months makes! Brownie came to SAFE in decent enough shape — not particularly underweight (unlike his herdmate Clarissa, who was incredibly thin), but when you look at the horse who arrived and the horse who is here today, you would not be wrong to do a bit of a double take. Brownie has muscled up, filled out, and is a shining example of what proper care does to a horse’s body — literally, look at that sheen!
This guy is wearing a saddle and making strides to becoming a riding horse. What exactly that looks like, we’re not sure yet, but will be revealed soon enough.
March Joel Conner Clinic Report: Brownie
“Man, Brownie is gonna be a cool horse for someone. In a short time, Brownie has been making strides from an anxious and pushy horse to a more confident and balanced horse. He’s learning how to get his feet under him and understand what people are asking of him.
It took a bit to even get him to trust me to walk him to the barn without panic. He’s still a bit spooky but has started recovering quickly from anything that may bother him.
The first Joel Conner clinic was a great success as we were able to get him saddled for the first time (at least with us) and into a big class for the first time. Brownie has been very reactive to other horses and people and this clinic was a great way to both expose and help him through that trouble. The first day was very difficult, I was having to constantly work him to keep his attention with me and 4 feet on the ground. But by the last day, we were able to stand quiet during instruction and teaching moments and find peace in all the groundwork we’ve been working through the last few weeks.
I’m excited to see how he progresses and hopefully we’ll get first rides on him soon.”
Four New Faces
Last week, we welcomed four new members into our herd. All four come to us from Pierce County Animal Control, two pair out from two separate seizures.
The first twosome were originally part of a trio, but sadly the third horse on the property had to be humanely euthanized due to the severity of its condition. A necropsy following the euthanasia revealed no fat on the horse. Clarissa, an older (~30) chestnut mare, was not far behind, with a BCS of 1.5 on intake. Brownie (~12), a paint gelding, was in a touch better shape, but both horses were overdue for basic care. This pair has proven to be quite sweet, willing to be caught, brushed, and handled.
Clarissa on AC Intake
The second pair was seized after a Good Samaritan called Animal Control after driving by a property and seeing two horses in poor shape, as well as dogs in similar condition. PCAC ended up seizing the two horses, as well as 9 dogs. The horses are now called Tulip, another older (~24) chestnut mare, and Trinket, a little 3‑year-old cremello mare. Both mares were at BCS of 2 on intake, and in need of more care than just groceries.
Even following some ‘excitement’ to get them here (Trinket and Tulip were very patient through the busted tire ordeal), all four horses arrived safely, and have been settling in very well. We are looking forward to getting to know them better as we help them continue down the road to good health, weight, and happiness.
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- Clarissa
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- Brownie
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- Tulip
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- Trinket
Brownie’s Friends:
1. Lynda C.
2. Katrina L.
3. DeAnne M.
4. Stephanie W.
5. Lisa C.
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