Ava is a Chestnut Thoroughbred mare who has been off the track since 2010. Ava came with a willing attitude to work but many habits still ingrained in her from her life on the race track. Ava was very attached to her herd and struggled working on her own in the indoor arena alone. After our weather turned nicer I began working Ava mostly in our outdoor and finishing our ride in the indoor away from her friends.
After a few weeks Ava really started to transform. Her track life is now becoming a distant memory and shes working towards a new career in hunter jumpers or dressage. She is talented enough with some finishing to compete in either. Although Ava has excellent movement for the show arena she has a great personality to be a fun horse to have in the barn. She now stands excellent in the cross-ties for grooming, farrier, and tacking. She will go into the wash stall for a spray without hesitation. It has been so encouraging to work with Ava and watch her truly make a 180 change.She has become more bold and confident in her work and looks forward to her job.
For information on adopting Ava: http://www.lollypop.org/site/c.clKUI9OQIoJcH/b.7792273/k.8CFC/Adoptable_Animals.htm#.VV04A5Me0ZM
Ava will be staying in training for the time being. I am going to continue working on her separation anxiety as well as getting her out on the trails!
In other news, with a heavy heart I will not be competing in the Equine Comeback Challenge this year. There are times in our lives when we know its not meant to be and this is one of those times for me. I truly want to be all in for this kind of competition and I don't feel all in for this year. I am looking forward to whatever God has in store for me this fall instead of the challenge! There will however be three returning trainers this year! Shane Ogden, Joel Miner and Missy Rothfuss. Be sure to look out for their facebook pages and cheer them on as they take part in a first ever all OTTB challenge!
Until next time enjoy the sunshine and our summer days yet to come!
