Trail Training and Fixing Behavioral Problems With You and Your Horse

N.C. STATE MOUNTED POLICE:

AWHILE BACK THE N.C. STATE MOUNTED POLICE contacted us here at Glory Days Farm and inquired if we'd be interested in having one of our horses "join the force". They had been on our web site previously and had talked with some people about our Mountain Horses and our training. We were thrilled! How lucky could a horse get?! Our boys tried to catch the balls and chew the tarps, put the police vests on by themselves, and eat the loud, smokey flares! The officers couldn’t stop laughing and said they'd never seen anything like it. Both these boys were 4 yrs. of age, the black gelding was not even finished under saddle yet. Well, we thought we’d share some of the "lack of excitement" we all shared.

N.C. State Mounted Police Officers

"All this looks really interesting"

"Burley", new toy

"Oh, does this go on my head?"

"Mmm, that feels good"

"Flare! Looks interesting"

LETTERS FROM OUR BUYERS:

"Cocoa" & Linda
"Cocoa" is a young Rocky Mountain Horse we found and trained as a 2 yr. old for Linda. He recently went to his new home with Linda. We received the following:
I thought I'd drop ya'll a note and let you know how "Cocoa" is doing. He just turned 3. On our first ride, we had ridden about an hour and decided to walk on past our farm, cross a dirt road and come home a different way. We got across the road and a neighbor began shooting skeet!!! "Cocoa" was not disturbed, just pricked his ears and stopped to look and listen. Then we resumed our ride without incident. On another ride, my husband's horse "Midnight" decided to get back NOW! He took off and Jesse started to circle him. "Cocoa" stopped then looked around to see what all the excitement was about. When he did not see anything but Midnight going in circles, Cocoa and I continued. I decided to leave Jesse so "Cocoa" and I walked calmly through a big pasture and headed back. We saw some friends and stopped to talk awhile, then headed on back. It was a great ride!

We are glad Linda and her new trail companion are doing so well. Safe trailing you two!

Susie, "Jasmine" and "Dazzle"
Meet Susie and her two girls we trained for her, "Jasmine" and "Dazzle" (Jasmine's Mom).
Susie and her friend, Jan, rode the girls at the Blessing of the Hounds. Being a Barrel Racer, Susie knows a good horse when she sits on one!
Thanks for the photos - happy trails and safe racing!

Susie and Tony shared these beautiful wedding photos with us and we thought we'd share them with you.

Congratulations you two and all the best!

Ditte and "Traveller"
Some of you may remember "Traveller", the gelding Cheryl had for several years. "Traveller" has gone to his new home. His new and permanent companion is Ditte. They have shared these photos of the two of them at a NATRC ride in Uwharrie, NC, were the two of them took awards! Looks like a fun time! Happy Trails you two.

Michelle & "Kit"
When "Kit" was finished and ready to go, Michelle fell in love with him. We saw the feeling was mutual , so we had found "Kits" new home. We received this update:

Dear Cheryl & Steve, "Kit" and I build on our relationship everyday. I certainly do love him. He comes when I call him and we hug. While tacking he is VERY mannerly. We have great rides! A couple of times something has frightened him, he's looked around to see what it was, his back feet moved a little, but not seeing a monster, we continue on composed and settled. I feel very fortunate that I am able to begin a long term relationship with my beloved ROCKY! My appreciation and thanks to both of you for helping me enjoy my love and passion for the equine creation. That "Kit"... he is so handsome!!!

When Michelle came to our farm she had spent quite some time looking for a kind and safe trail horse. She'd been injured, misled and was losing hope of finding a horse for herself. We're thrilled we had "Kit" for you, Michelle - have fun. Keep us updated.

CROSSING WATER:

Horses must drink at creeks and other water sources and cross one at a time and calmly.