Day 1

Day one began with much excitement and lack of energy (after 6 hours of sleep!) but adrenilen seemed to keep me afloat the first day.
  We began by discussing the week, meeting the other students and talking a bit about each of our backgrounds. We were all asked what we were looking forward to learning this week. I am truly looking forward to learning how to take a talented young horse and shape them and send them in the right direction for the most successful career in the future.

Jose Alejos started our sessions off with a few young horses who had never been started or ground worked. Each of these horses were between the age of 2 and 4. Here is a short video of the first 4 year old Jose started under saddle.

Linda Allen instructed two lessons in the afternoon one of which I briefly watched. Although I was torn between watching Linda's lesson and watching Jose, I was very interested to understand Jose's methods. They are very similar to how Dave Minteer has taught me, and how I am now training my young horses. 

Julie Winkle was unable to teach this week as she had an injury and was a bit under the weather. Linda Allen asked Kelly McKnight to step in as an alternative. Between Linda, Kelly , and Jose I am blown away by their experience and talent on the ground and on the back of these young horses. I am truly blessed to have this opportunity to spend a week soaking in every word they say!