Mary Gates
Extreme Team Mustang Makeover trainer blog. 45 trainers, 90days, competition June 11,12,13 2010 Fort Collins CO!
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Diggers first experience Mounted Shooting:CHANCESRIMAGOLDDIGGER-4-Sale
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I didn't get any good pics=( Just a few stolen off of my friends camera phone. The clinic went from 10-3 and by the end I was shooting the balloons off of Diggers back! She was excellent as always!
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Digger stopped to try and pop the balloon with her teeth-This mare is a laugh a minute! |
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warming up-getting ready to pop some balloons-1st with sticks |
Diggers first horse show ever!
Digger and I went to our first ASHA ranch versatility show Oct. 15, 2010. Unfortunately Digger was kicked by another mare a few days before and was not wanting to pick up her right lead very well. Instead of showing her in all 4 classes as planned (reining, cow work,trail,pleasure) I only took her in the trail and cow work (minimal canter work). Hopefully I will get the cow work pictures soon! She placed 6th out of 11 other green horses and worked exactly how she does at home!!
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drag log in figure 8 |
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Gate |
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serpentine at trot |
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side pass |
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Backing around and thru the barrels |
Friday, September 24, 2010
Bridle Bit Training and Tack, LLC
Horsemanship Clinic this Saturday, Sept 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon (afternoon session is canceled) = $85.00
Cow Working Clinic this Sunday, Sept 26th - 9-4 – ½ day (a.m.) = $85.00 or full day = $150.00
Pre Christmas Sale!!! 30-75% off in-stock items storewide!!! Custom orders are discounted also! Shop now while the selection is at its best!
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SOLD-For Sale – Rojo Cowgirl….call or email for details;amy-steve@bridle-bit.com 970-978-9724 - cell 970-454-3061 - phone/fax |
Friday, September 17, 2010
Updates on Digger
CHANCESRIMAGOLDDIGGER 2006 APHA mare $4000
Digger is being ridden 3-5 days a week since mid June at Bridle-Bit Training and tack-Eaton CO.
I ride her in "group lessons" every Tuesday and Thursday in the arena then on Saturday and Sundays in clinics or trail rides or in the arena some more. She gets better everyday and still comes to greet me at the gate!
Digger is a very forward (yet not hot at all) mare--she gets bored and needs something to do/explore. I think this is a great thing because she is eager and ready to learn--but she is not a horse you can take out of pasture after 2 days off and just mozzy around on in a boring arena. She had ten days off and I was easily able to saddle her up and get right on her and put her right to work in the arena---she didn't need to be roundpenned or run around. She was eager to walk out and keep busy--not eager to sit around and relax. This is another reason why I think an intermediate to advanced rider is best for her.
We are working on her canter--she picks up her leads but is a bit lazy about keeping the canter going in the arena. We are also working on hobbling-she is doing great in the arena and I will work on hobbling for longer periods of time. Good stops, turns, backing up, giving to the bit, sidepassing, two-tracking, working on walking and trotting at different speeds and transitions.
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Digger sorting a cow out of the rodear 10/3/10 |
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Bridle-Bit Training and Tack Cow Working clinic
There is a cow working for horse and/or riders that have NEVER worked cattle, this Saturday, Sept 18th from 1-4 and Sunday, Sept 19 from 9-12. There are 2 spots left in this clinic….call or email for more info. I also have an opening for a private lesson on Sat (Sept 18) at 10:30.
The weekend of Sept 25-26 is the Smorgasbord clinic weekend, Horsemanship I and II and Cow Working I and II. Ride in one or all of these 3 hour sessions!
The weekend of Sept 25-26 is the Smorgasbord clinic weekend, Horsemanship I and II and Cow Working I and II. Ride in one or all of these 3 hour sessions!
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