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Sooo... That Happened

Last year, I was a working student at the barn I train at! It was a blast and I learned so much. But one of the best parts about the job is the horses you get to meet and interact with along the way. You tend to get more attached to some of them than you really should. There were a very small percentage of the horses that truly captured my heart. 3 in particular. One was an angry red horse. Big and mean and I loved him. He always made me laugh and we had a special little understanding with each other. I was heartbroken when he passed (I even went to say goodbye to him the day before). The second was one of my trainer's 2* horses, who at the time was on stall rest. He was big and black and goofy as they come. I was constantly wrapping and lasering and hand-walking, but I loved it and his big personality. The third was a client horse who only boarded there for a month, but continued lessons afterwards. An adorable 16hh, dark bay OTTB with 3 white socks. A complete sweetheart and just captured my heart. I kept telling his owner that if she wasn't careful, I might steal him from her.

Okay guys, give me a little credit, I didn't actually steal him!

About 2 weeks ago, I received a message out of the blue from his owner, asking if I was interested in him! I stared at the email in disbelief for a little while. I wasn't looking for a new horse by any means, but I also have the property to pretty comfortably care for 3 as well. We messaged back and forth for a little while and finally I decided it was far too good of an opportunity to pass up! 

Meet Banner! (aka Bruce Banner, JC: Banner Blossom)

Banner is the sweetest little horse. He has given pony rides, jumped 2'6"+, flats like a dream and is a total lover on the ground. I can hardly believe that he is mine! There was no plan to get a 3rd horse, but sometimes the perfect horse and the perfect situation just happen! And that is what happened here. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask!

Checking out his new home

Love those bright white socks
Enjoying a trot around the pasture
His canter is a dream to ride

Just like a rocking horse

He is the best at stretchy trots!

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  1. TrainwreckInTealJuly 3, 2018 at 7:14 PM

    I fully support collecting horses if you have the space 😉 riding multiple personalities has been so good for my skills! He's a cutie!

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  2. Training CupidJuly 3, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    Congrats! Sounds like it was meant to be :)

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