Lone Star Jumping
A versatile and willing horse, Lone Star not only runs barrels, but he jumps too! Being very light on his feet, he seems a natural for this sport!
We recently began training and are looking to advance soon. Within his first week of jumping, he was clearing 1.5 feet! We are very pleased with his progress.
Arrow's Roping 
Arrow's first day roping! She did great; no spooking at the rope, calm for dallying and pulling. Didn't mind dragging the dummy, at all. We had many successful and rewarding attempts.
The duo prepares for a good day of roping.
Her first time dragging the dummy. Typical Blazer - no panic!
Megan's Saddle Breaking
The first saddle I put on Megan's back was a lightweight Aussie, which is easier to adjust to. Of course, Megan didn't act like it was an adjustment at all! She just smelled it, looked at me, smelled the saddle again and then stood there like "So, what's next?"
Turn using a neck rein and leg only.... ...then a 'whoa' off my seat alone.
For her first ride in the round pen, I started Meg the way we start most of our horses, bareback and in a pressure halter.
I was so proud of Meg - I didn't need to use the pressure halter! As you can see, she worked off the leg and rein almost the entire time, leaving the 'reins' soft. Even her 'whoa' was off the seat.
It's hard to believe this is her first ride!
What an impressive girl!
Gentlin Horses Off the Range
The question folks ask most is "How do two little women manage and train all these horses?" Especially taking in several off the range at once. I'm quick to say it's the breed, they are smart, responsive and respectful and that's more than half the work. The rest is just patience and perseverence. Below is a peek at a round pen session with "Shadow". 7 years on the range was all she ever knew, so she arrived here real spooky.
Since my goal is to halter Shadow, I need to get something around her head & neck. A lariat is my best shot, so I desensitize her to the rope. She runs no matter where I throw it - toward her or away from her. So I let her run while I just toss it around.
Whenever she slows or stops, the rope does, too. So eventually, she stops running.
I'm able to walk up and touch her. When she runs off, the rope starts again. Soon she realizes that to stop the 'scary rope', she has to stand still - even if it means I touch her!
Whenever she relaxes at my touch, I retreat, until I'm able to walk up and rub her and she stands flat footed. Afterward, I rubbed her down with the rope. Next, we'll work on getting the rope/halter around her head and neck. One step at a time!