Today i looked at gravy and she looked extremely mature like her body was starting to fill out i might have to confirm age previous owner said she should be going two but im wondering this is the same owner who said she is standing 15.1hh before i even got her and who says sire is the only stallion that was a clydie near the dam, dam is suposedly percheron x friesian x boerperd but im seeing a very small to almost no draft influence that shouldve been more noticable yes shes got a big butt but something screams more sport horse yes shes got a draft temprement but you get level headed tb's and warmbloods as well This os also the same previous ownere who let her get away with walkign all over you and kicking when theres food she learned very quickly she will not get away with that with me but honestly Please tell me i aint going crazy Should i get a dentist out to confirm age he taught me but i dont even trust my own judgement Look at this pic and please let me know what you think cause shes startign to look like a grown woman and i get breeds and babies are weird but despite all this i live her unconditionally Yes the dentist costs money yes the blood results cost money butnim getting a passport made and need those details

Weekly Wins, a day late from Africa 😅🌍🐴 I forgot yesterday 🙈 But in my defence, here in Africa time feels a little different. So let’s do it now 👇 What’s been your win or wins this week? What’s one thing you’re starting to get good and what’s one thing you’re going to begin next? Let’s hear it - wins and next steps. I’ll be reading from Namibia with a big smile on my face! 😃🐴✨🫶

Sunday cuddles and cleaning up. Today again full on brushmode tied up on the wall. Even picking up his feet is getting better today. Because of the lovely whether we went for a small walk thru the trail garden. And he is so brave and handsome❤️. Sorry for the spam🫣🤭🫶🏽

Hi everyone, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences around motivation in horses during training. Over time, I’ve noticed a consistent difference in my horse’s attitude depending on whether I include positive reinforcement (food rewards) in a session or not. I alternate between sessions with rewards and sessions without them, so it’s not something I use all the time. When I work with food rewards, I see noticeably more willingness from my horse to explore, offer responses, and actively try to figure out what I’m asking. The learning feels more proactive, almost like the horse is engaged in solving a puzzle rather than just responding. On the other hand, when I train using only pressure–release (pressure applied, in the lighest possible way, and release when the correct response happens), I sometimes feel that the motivation drops. The horse does respond, but it feels more mechanical and less enthusiastic. A clear example for me is backing up on the halter: - With pressure–release alone, the horse might shift weight back or take a single step, but often seems less engaged. - Using rewards, I’ve been able to build this up to 4–5 relaxed, intentional steps, with much more focus and curiosity from the horse. I want to emphasize that I’m intentionally using low‑value rewards (meadow hay pellets, while my horse has access to forrage ad libitum), and I’m not seeing “cookie monster” behavior, but I am seeing more interest and participation. So my question is: - Do you see this difference in motivation as well? - How do you interpret it in terms of learning theory and emotional state? - How do you personally balance pressure, release, and reinforcement to keep horses motivated without over‑reliance on rewards? Really interested in hearing different perspectives 🙏

After a break and a couple of days of groundwork, we saddled up (no issues 😀). We had a little play on line then (after what feels like forever) I got back on 😀. We chilled by the mounting block, practiced some lateral flexions, walk, halt and back up. So happy to be back behind my favourite ears 😊