About Sherry
Oct 7th, 2009 by Sherry
Welcome to my blog site. I hope you enjoy what you read and find it useful. I have been training horses for quite sometime and have had plenty opportunities to learn from my equine students. I learned saddleseat at Boone Stables in Concord, NC and had a fun but short lived show career showing Saddlebreds. From there I switched to Natural Horsemanship while studying John Lyons practical horsemanship. I continue to improve my knowledge of training and riding with weekly lessons at a professional stables, Full Circle Farm, here in Statesville, NC. I now have the pleasure of owning my ‘horse farm’ for the past 18 years. During this time I raised Saddlebreds, quarter horses, arabians, percherons, minis, appaloosa’s and now have a thoroughbred and standardbred. All these have been, are or could be the greatest trail horses. Some I simply have for the pleasure of looking at and knowing they are there for me.
Of my three children, all have ridden at one time and have put up with my passion for these great animals. They stood by me while they were little and I was running summer camps to teach young children how to care and ride horses. They helped me take care of my extended equine family and now just laugh when I tell them I have brought one more home. Of my three children, my youngest has developed the love for riding while her brothers cheer her on.
Thanks to my husband I have been able to expand my training and love of horses. Which brings me back to this blog. I want to share with you my experiences in training. Again, I hope you enjoy what you read and feel free to email me with your own experiences.
I just purchased a 7 year TWH Gelding. He is gorgeous and smooth, fast and flashy. Real sweet on the ground. But he has bolted with my niece twice, and shifted his weight onto his back legs while I was riding. He didn’t rear because I just told him no. I think if I had pulled back on the bit, he would have thrown me. Now, I am apprehensive about riding and he knows it. I had a trainer come out and work him for 2 hours. He said he didn’t think he was a good fit for my family as I have young children who want to ride. Atleast, he was honest, which is more than I can say about the lady who sold me this horse. A friend rode him and said he may be a little more than greenbroke. He pranced with her, she told him no, and he responded nicely to her. He never gathered like he was going to rear because her mom watched him. He needs a gentle but firm hand of someone with confidence, and I want a child safe horse. We are near Greensboro. Could you offer a trade or any suggestions. Thank you for your time. I have wanted a horse my whole life and this just leaves me sad and discouraged and heartbroken because I love this horse. Heather
I would love to help you evaluate this horse. I will email you with a few questions.