After we got our roan pony back, we didn't exactly know what to do with him. Makenna S. offerd to work with him. He had some quirks, was ornery to
catch when in with other horses, was spooky of almost everything, and would drop
and spin or veer off while riding. We had been hopeful to sell him and posted him on facebook. While working with him, Makenna had become fond of the pony. The more she worked with it, the more she really liked him. Michelle also
liked riding him. She hasn’t liked riding any other horse other than Eagle. One
day she came up with an idea, trade the pony for Eagle. It didn’t take long for
me to come to a conclusion on that. We were to the point of giving the pony
away. Makenna has come so far with the pony, he is doing great for her. I
watched a video and she was sitting on his back with a plastic bag at the end
of a pole whipping it all around the ponies sides and head. The pony did not
flinch. Before I could not get with in 30 feet of the pony with a plastic
bag without him bolting.
Eagle is a beautiful black and white paint that stands over 16 hands. He has been Michelle's horse for years. She has done serpentine with him, rode him in parades, given horse lessons on, and he has been used as a pick-up horse. He in not sound and I know that. He has had some heel soreness in his front feet. The vet and farrier confirmed it is not navicular, but he is a chronic case. With shoes on and riding in softer ground, he will be ok. We have been looking for a horse for the boys and Michelle thinks Eagle would be good for them. I was so excited at the idea. it just sounded like a win win situation. I am very hopeful that Eagle will work for the boys. I know they will not get to take him to rodeos and compete or to the county fair, but Eagle may be perfect for riding here at home and maybe trail riding. Both boys rode Eagle as did I. He is tall and he likes to move out. I think he will be a good addition and I pray he will keep the boys safe.
Eagle is a beautiful black and white paint that stands over 16 hands. He has been Michelle's horse for years. She has done serpentine with him, rode him in parades, given horse lessons on, and he has been used as a pick-up horse. He in not sound and I know that. He has had some heel soreness in his front feet. The vet and farrier confirmed it is not navicular, but he is a chronic case. With shoes on and riding in softer ground, he will be ok. We have been looking for a horse for the boys and Michelle thinks Eagle would be good for them. I was so excited at the idea. it just sounded like a win win situation. I am very hopeful that Eagle will work for the boys. I know they will not get to take him to rodeos and compete or to the county fair, but Eagle may be perfect for riding here at home and maybe trail riding. Both boys rode Eagle as did I. He is tall and he likes to move out. I think he will be a good addition and I pray he will keep the boys safe.
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