Wrong Turn Ranch
We had some awesome adventures at Wrong Turn Ranch in September, including Arianna's third trip to the beach! It was a bit chilly but I was so proud of Arianna leading the way on the trail ride through the dunes and then cantering through the surf back along the beach! My expression says it all and I feel so lucky to have been able to enjoy these awesome experiences with my own horse!
Training horses
I've started working with a few new horses at Wrong Turn Ranch, both of whom I adore!
Cody is a gentle giant. He loves to try his hardest in eveything you ask of him and is extremely versatile. He's very food motivated and has never forgotten how Seth taught him to find the balance point on the rocking bridge for a cookie!
Impulse is early on in her training and is a sensitive little soul but we really get on well. I've helped her build confidence in a few areas including with the rocking bridge and jumping. She has the most beautiful flowing arab mane but keeping it tangle free is a regular job!
Moving back to Shadow Hills
Arianna was ready to move back to Los Angeles now, so that I could spend more time with her and continue her training. I was so happy that Freddie and Pixie got to come with Arianna as Freddie went on a lease and Pixie was sold to a friend of mine!
The horses were well prepared for their move, with feet trimmed, annual teeth float, vacination boosters and a week of sand clear to help reduce the risk of any stress related colic during the transition. Arianna, Pixie and Freddie shared a pasture for ten days before the move so they were all well aquainted with each.
Angi's good friend Terry Watkins kindly provided the transportation and everything went without a hitch.
It felt like Arianna immediately recognised that she had come back to her old home in Shandow Hills and settled in very quickly.
She's only been home a couple of weeks but it's been so nice being back in the routine of having my own horse close to home. We've had some great rides and everyday I feel like she makes little steps of progress, whether it be with her relaxation, flexion or balance. It's been lovely to have the time to take her on walks, bathe and trim her or simply just spending time 'hanging out'.
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