Vicki and her Ponies
Meet my friend Vicki. Life has dealt her a pretty hard hand this year..the loss of her father, coupled with the loss of her best horse friend, Tanna.. Her beloved Tanna, her big chestnut Arab cross gelding...love of her life...had to be put down earlier this year. After months of exhaustive worry, and the best of veterinary care, Vicki and Dr. Cox made the decision they knew would come, and had fought against for several years..Tanna was in far to much unrelenting pain. Hard decisions were made. And.
Life goes on.
The search began for a nice show quality gelding, who upon retirement from the show pen, would have the brains, body and balance to carry Vicki not only into the show pen, but out on to the trail, when his show career is over. I thought she would never find the right individual. But Vicki knew what she wanted, what she was looking for. She looked from California to Texas. She found Psydkick. A bodied up 4 year old purebred gelding. "Kit"..passed his extensive vet check with flying colors. Tho just a baby at 4, with limited showing, he is proving to be quite the little mover. A can do attitude, coupled with natural ability and athleticism made Kit the perfect choice. These photos are "working" photos..I did not retouch them, I wanted Vicki to have a "starting point"..years from now she can look back, warts and all, and pinpoint the progress. So Kit is a little hair ball, sweaty, and figuring out what is expected of him...both Vicki and Kit are new to the bosal. In fact I am pleased to report that this was the first time Vicki has ever ridden with a bosal. Kit has one up on her, by about a week. I love his expression, and that neck! Guided by Rhonda Karsten, whose beautiful facility in Norco is rapidly becoming the "it" place to create champions..and no wonder. I am a firm believer in horses telling on their keepers and trainers. The horses at Rondas place, are fat, sleek and happy. With winter coming on, and less then 3 weeks with Rhonda..I will let you see for yourself the quality of training Kit is enjoying..what a novel idea. A show barn where horses greet you with a nicker, and a "pick me" attitude. Vicki will be campaigning Kit this year, with her first show Thanksgiving weekend..check back here to see the progress this team is making.
Good luck Vicki and Kit, the world is your oyster.
love,
p
Read MoreLife goes on.
The search began for a nice show quality gelding, who upon retirement from the show pen, would have the brains, body and balance to carry Vicki not only into the show pen, but out on to the trail, when his show career is over. I thought she would never find the right individual. But Vicki knew what she wanted, what she was looking for. She looked from California to Texas. She found Psydkick. A bodied up 4 year old purebred gelding. "Kit"..passed his extensive vet check with flying colors. Tho just a baby at 4, with limited showing, he is proving to be quite the little mover. A can do attitude, coupled with natural ability and athleticism made Kit the perfect choice. These photos are "working" photos..I did not retouch them, I wanted Vicki to have a "starting point"..years from now she can look back, warts and all, and pinpoint the progress. So Kit is a little hair ball, sweaty, and figuring out what is expected of him...both Vicki and Kit are new to the bosal. In fact I am pleased to report that this was the first time Vicki has ever ridden with a bosal. Kit has one up on her, by about a week. I love his expression, and that neck! Guided by Rhonda Karsten, whose beautiful facility in Norco is rapidly becoming the "it" place to create champions..and no wonder. I am a firm believer in horses telling on their keepers and trainers. The horses at Rondas place, are fat, sleek and happy. With winter coming on, and less then 3 weeks with Rhonda..I will let you see for yourself the quality of training Kit is enjoying..what a novel idea. A show barn where horses greet you with a nicker, and a "pick me" attitude. Vicki will be campaigning Kit this year, with her first show Thanksgiving weekend..check back here to see the progress this team is making.
Good luck Vicki and Kit, the world is your oyster.
love,
p
