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"Eclipse" |
American
Paint Mare |
After
having their gelding started here in 2006, Eclipse's owners
Stan and Roxanne sent their filly as soon as she was ready.
Eclipse, a 2 year old, is learning how to negotiate water for
the first time. |
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Dark
Kamaal |
"Kamaal" |
Arabian
Stallion |
Jennifer
started Kamaal under saddle as a 5 year old. In 30 days, he
could walk, trot and canter under saddle (bridled or bridleless),
softly bending, and going on nice liesurely trail rides. Kamaal
will continue his training after the breeding season. |
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"Chico"
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American
Mustang Gelding |
As
an eventing prospect, Chico was started in dressage and over
fences. Chico is competing in eventing near Mankato, MN. |
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Youbetshezaclassic |
"Bella" |
American
Paint Mare |
Bella
came into training to be finished as an all-around prospect.
After her training, we helped Bella find a new home with Jamie
Portillo of Mequon, WI. |
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"Clyde" |
American
Warmblood |
Clyde
was pushy and disrespectful on the ground, to the point that
his owner was afraid to handle or ride him. Clyde and his mom
had 14 days of groundwork, and in that time Clyde graduated
to a quiet, respectful, and mannerly horse for his owner to
enjoy. |
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Docssmokymountainred |
"Smoky" |
American
Quarter Horse Mare |
After
a basic start under saddle, cutting and roping-bred AQHA mare
Smoky came into training to be started on cattle. With her natural
ability, she was soon tracking cattle and learning how to handle
the roping chute. Smoky is for sale, so if you're looking for
a roping or cutting prospect, check her out on our HORSES
FOR SALE page! |
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"Rocky" |
Rocky
Mountain Horse Gelding |
Rocky's
owner was frustrated with Rocky's inability to stay calm and
cool on the trail. Rocky had some basic communication and confidence
issues. Here is Rocky negotiating a tarp. Brideless! |
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"Doc" |
American
Quarter Horse Gelding |
Doc
was purchased as a diamond in the rough who was extremely afraid
and untrusting of people. He was thin, with neglected hooves
and a dull, listless coat. Doc was very fearful of being touched,
but we saw a lot of "try" in him. 30 days later, he
would approach you in the pasture, play games with people, and
began to like being handled, touched, and petted. He would pick
up all 4 feet and allow you to trim them. His owner, Angie was
thrilled with his progress and hopes to continue his training
so that she can use him for team penning. This is Doc jumping
the barrels. |
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"Paco" |
American
Quarter Horse Gelding |
Paco
sent his owner to the hospital 3 times before he called Jennifer
as a last resort to never riding his horse again. After 3 broken
ribs and a punctured lung, he knew he needed professional help.
Paco was a friendly horse, but was highly explosive and would
become extremely fearful for a reason his owner couldn't quite
figure out. Paco had confidence issues and needed to learn better
communication skills and to trust his owner. After 30 days,
this is Jennifer standing on Paco on his graduation day. Look
closely - he's also not wearing a bridle! |
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Simply
The Real Thing |
"Nifty" |
American
Quarter Horse Mare |
Nifty
came into training for some finishing work in western pleasure
and to uncover the reasons behind the occassional buck. Her
owner wanted a safe, reliable horse to enjoy on the trails and
also do some showing. This is Nifty after 40 days, showing in
the 4 year old and under western pleasure class at the Bit and
Spur Club. |
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Courageous
Dee Bar |
"Cougar" |
American
Quarter Horse Gelding |
Cougar
is a 3 year old who was started under saddle by Jennifer. Cougar's
mom, Pam, raised him from a baby, and this is Pam riding Cougar
for the first time. Cougar is destined to be a family horse
and will be logging many miles on the trails with Pam this fall. |
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Springs Cole |
"Cole" |
Morab
Gelding |
Cole
came to Windfall farm for some finishing work in dressage. Cole
advanced in his dressage training, then was shown under Jennifer
to the National Level where he excelled at Sport Horse Under
Saddle, Hunter Under Saddle, and Show Hack classes. |
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Menlo
Park |
"Mya" |
Thoroughbred
Mare |
Mya
was a rescue horse, and at 3 years old, still didn't know even
the most basic ground skills. She had to be sedated for her
farrier work, broke a few halters, and was very nervous about
being in new places. In training with Jennifer, she learned
to be confident and to trust her owner, Allie. She lifts her
feet perfectly, and the farrier couldn't believe the difference.
Now, she loves her job as a hunter over fences. |
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Naughty
By Nature |
"Cowboy" |
Thoroughbred
x American Quarter Horse Gelding |
Cowboy
was dubbed "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde" when he arrived
here. His owner, Tassia, told me about how he could quickly
morph from calm and willing to pushy and even somewhat aggressive
when he was frustrated. He was not very confident and didn't
have much trust in people. Tassia learned not only how to gain
his trust but to be an effective leader. This is Tassia taking
a nap on his back after he returned home. |
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"Ellie
Mae " |
Morgan
Mare |
Ellie
Mae was brought to Windfall Farm to be started under saddle.
In 30 days, she learned to negotiate obstacles, walk through
water, cross bridges, calmly walk through traffic, load into
the trailer with ease, and more. She learned to walk, trot,
and canter under saddle, and pick up the correct lead. Her owners
were pretty impressed when she calmly loped around the arena
while I was riding her, both of my hands over my head, holding
a tarp that was flowing above her butt. What impressed them
the most, though, was that their "baby" was better
behaved than their other trail horse veterans when they went
for a family trail ride! |
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Truckle
Go |
"Flicka" |
American
Quarter Horse Mare |
Flicka
came into training because she had a problem with bolting away
with her rider. Knowing that she had an issue, her owner purchased
her for $400. After starting training, her owner was suprised
when I told her that Flicka was a highly sensitive, responsive,
and very well trained horse. We later found that Flicka was
a highly trained cow horse who had a very touchy "go"
button! For 45 days, I re-established the training from her
past and I helped her find a new home as a ranch and barrel
horse for $2800. |
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Two
Quarters |
"TQ" |
Spotted
Saddle Horse Gelding |
TQ
thought that birds in trees were horse-eating gremlins, and
the sound of snapping twigs were the boogie man coming to eat
him alive! After establishing good communication and developing
trust, His owner, Carrie, started learning how to be an effective
leader. Now, he can go out with her on the trails without having
a heart attack! This is TQ and his mom on the last day of training,
riding through a river! |
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N With Blue |
"Boo" |
American
Quarter Horse Mare |
Boo
was started under saddle as a 3 year old with Jennifer. Having
a great foundation to begin with, she was able to progress quickly.
Boo learned to be saddled, and walk, trot, and canter with a
rider aboard. She learned to negotiate obstacles and to be a
fantastic trail horse. |
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"Peanut" |
American
Quarter Pony Mare |
Meghan
was so excited to have her pony, Peanut, started in training
with Jennifer after her aunt Lucy had such a great experience
with the training of her young appaloosa. Peanut learned how
to handle "spookies" like tarps, bridges, water, trailers,
and more. Meghan learned how to ground drive Peanut and how
to be a good leader. She and her aunt ride their horses on group
trail rides. They love it when they get compliments on their
horses' good behavior from other riders. |
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Nikolaus |
"Nick" |
Thoroughbred
Gelding |
When
Nick came into training, he had been started under saddle and
knew the bare basics. In training, he learned to be more consistent,
straight, and relaxed. His owner started him over fences and
showed him in hunter classes. He is now reaching higher accolades
at his new home in Colorado with an up-and-coming hunter rider
with some very big plans for him! |
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Whimsical
Jazz |
"Serene" |
Arabian
Mare |
Serene
was given to Jennifer, and at 9 years old, was labeled too old,
too crazy, and too spooky to be trained. Having been abused,
she was nearly impossible for anyone to catch, and wouldn't
let anyone anywhere near her hind end. She shuddered when she
was touched and was horribly afraid of just about everything.
After training, she could stand for saddling and could walk
and trot confidently under saddle. She developed a whole new
attitude and became a safe horse to handle. She now resides
at a stable in Pennsylvania, with a new career as a lesson horse! |
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High
Fidelity |
"Steel" |
Grade
Gelding |
This
gelding came to Jennifer's hands as an 11 year old gelding,
horribly abused, neglected, terrified, and even just leading
him was nearly impossible. When he was young, his owner tried
to break him in. After becoming frustrated, he tied him to a
tree in the front yard and beat him with a 2 x 4 to "teach
him a lesson". Luckily, someone saw what he was doing and
threatened to call the police. Furious, he tied him in a cattle
stantion in a dark barn and left him there to starve to death.
He was 400 pounds of skin and bone when he was removed from
the barn and rescued. Because of his deep-set trust issues,
his new owner donated him to Jennifer. 2 years later, her sister
Diana is riding and showing him in dressage. |
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Pride's
Happy Chick |
"Pride" |
American
Quarter Horse Mare |
At
a sale barn, not more than a few feet from the "kill barn",
Jennifer found the "diamond in the rough" she was
looking for. She was kind and calm, and was a lovely mover.
She was started her under saddle, a quick learner and took home
blue ribbons her first time out. When a good friend called looking
for the "perfect horse", Jennifer instantly thought
of Pride. She lives with her new mom in Anchorage, Alaska. Pride
and Gayle take natural horsemanship and dressage lessons together. |
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My
Blue Heaven |
"Blue" |
National
Show Horse Mare |
Blue
was used as a trail horse until a bowed tendon made it necessary
for her to find a new job. She came into training to learn to
relax and take things a little more slowly. Blue was shown in
hunter under saddle and is now owned by a family in St. Paul,
MN. The family's 3 children take dressage lessons with Blue. |
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Whichwaydeygo |
"Hazel" |
Thoroughbred
Mare |
Hazel
was a successful racehorse and after retirement, had a career
as a broodmare. However, as she got older, she developed complications
and could not longer deliver foals. At 14 years old, Hazel was
brought into trianing to be started under saddle as a riding
horse. Her new mom, Ashley, rides her in pony club and they
compete in dressage and jumping. |
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"Shiloh" |
Friesian
X Thoroughbred Mare |
Shiloh
was 4 years old when she came into training and had been to
other trainers prior to her arrival. She was so terrified of
people that she would actually get physically sick while in
training and was so timid that she would dribble urine when
asked to perform even the simplest of tasks. Her prior trainers
had little to no success with her, and she had become quite
accomplished at throwing riders. It took a while, but 90 days
later, her owner was able to ride her on a loose rein. Shiloh
became confident and trusting, calm, and willing. Today, she
is used for competitive trail riding. |
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Ima
Special Te Two |
"Sam" |
American
Quarter Horse Gelding |
Sam
loves his mom, but HATED water! This became a frustrating problem
when she would take him on the trails. This is Sam now with
his mom, Lynn, riding in the Red Cedar River on his "graduation
day". |
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Meet
the graduates
