Kitsap County Colt Starting Challenge

[jtjedi]

Hi All,

I was chosen as one of the three trainers this year to compete in the challenge! EEEEKKK!! What have I gotten myself into??

Part of the scoring comes from the crowd. I would love it you would come out and watch and support me, 'cuz I am going to need all the help I can get!

August 22 and 23

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This Year's Challenge Trainers

Evan Bonner, Parelli Certified
Randy Byers, John Lyons Certified
Jamie Thomas, Independant

The Challenge starts off each day with two exciting hours, with the trainers working side by side, in separate round pens, using their own style of training to soften, educate and saddle start a young or unbroken horse.

Following the horse starting challenge on both days there will be demonstrations and educational seminars. Vendors will also be present to help you with your horse needs.

For more information please contact Lisa Soete by email: [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

[kidznhorses]

This sounds awesome, Jamie! Good for you! I really, really want to go.

[figi]

I'm going to try and stop in Saturday afternoon.

[jtjedi]

Please stop by and say Hello. I would like to start putting names to faces!

[jtjedi]

Don't forget! The Challenge is this weekend. Would love all of you to come on out and support me! Watch me try not to get bucked off!

[gratefulknits]

I would so love to attend but I haven't learned to teleport yet. Have fun and the rest will follow!

[jtjedi]

How did my weekend go at the Kitsap Saddle Club Colt Starting Challenge? Well, see for yourself! ;D

[wildwoman]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WOW-wish I could have gone-took my TB to the SAFE show (our first) too many things going on this weekend. Do you have pics taken you can share?
thanks!
Lisa

[icehorse]

Awesome!

[cutiepiepmu]

Congrats I KNEW you would beat out the competition

Good job!
Sara

[halfwayhome]

Congratulations and way to go! Good for you and GIRL POWER!

[cat67]

So that means you kicked Randy Byers' butt and struck a blow for humane training?

BEYOND AWESOME!

Bet he was p.o.'d.

[calypso]

WOW!!! That is fantastic! Congratulations and WAY TO GO!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[jtjedi]

Thank you!! I had a great time! My filly was awesome and I really enjoyed kicking boy butt!

More pictures found here..

www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=118947&id=660687591&l=8c74a74b3d

[wildwoman]

AWESOME pics, Thanks for sharing-what is the story of this filly? How old and what prior handling had she had? You do such an amazing job-when are you going to teach clinics?
Thanks
:-)
Lisa

[jtjedi]

Let's see..2 year old paint filly Western Pleasure type but with cow cutting blood

REALLY nice horse with a great mind. Not spooky!

Had good basics by the owner, but pretty one sided. I gave the owner advice about balance and handling her equally on both sides.

Owner was very pleased and was thrilled how much I got done in 4 hours.

Give clinics? Not! That is what Steve Rother is for!