Gail's Walking Horses http://www.gailshorses.com/blog Gail Flanagans Tennessee Walking Horses, breeding, training, riding, and sales. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:13:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Good Start to the New Year http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2010/02/good-start-to-the-new-year/ http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2010/02/good-start-to-the-new-year/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:05:48 +0000 SpottedWalkers http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2010/02/good-start-to-the-new-year/ Stone Creek Stables is off to a good start for 2010! Sorry I havent had my website updated lately, but we have been so busy with horses and the cold, snow, rain and muddy weather.
We have started 6 young horses in the last 30 days. It seems folks are starting to look at horse to purchase now. We have sold 4 this weekend.
We have 8 trail geldings that are being tuned up and have 3 yearlings left. Our last baby will be weaned in a month and we will offer him for sale as well.  Please watch are site for the updates.  I will try to get them up later this week.   Gail

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Our New Jailhouse Caper Baby

Our New Jailhouse Caper Baby

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Robby and Pocohantas

Robby and Pocohantas

]]> http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/12/horse-photo-contest/feed/ 0 Happy Customer http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/12/happy-customer-2/ http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/12/happy-customer-2/#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:17:27 +0000 SpottedWalkers http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/?p=313 calosonic-pics-2009-april-show-002I received this post on Tennessee Trail Riders this morning from Brooke Burgess!  Brooke has a Champion Sport Horse….2009 and her horse needed some training.  She brought her to me right after the Sport Horse Championship. Brooke asked me to teach her to “PARK OUT” from the ground and in the saddle, we accomplished both but this mare is fired up (hence Champion Sport Horse) and would not stand still to be mounted in the saddle (Brooked always had to tie her, get on and then unsnap the lead). This was a difficult problem as she needed to stand still to park out on the ground to get up in the saddle. She also wanted to “rush” ahead of you when leading. I had her mare for 30 days and we accomplished alot without taking away the fire she needs for the show ring!

At 4:53pm on December 5, 2009, Brooke Burgess said… Hello Gail I am now a member of tennessee trail riders, my buckskin was happy to be home, To ANYONE looking for a great trainer, consider Gail!! She did a great job with my mare and I am very PLEASED with her..thanks Gail!!!

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FOR THE WEANLING TO THE OLDER HORSE

WEANLING – YEARLING PROGRAM

LEARNING  TO BE HANDLED WITH “RESPECT”
HALTER, LEADING, BACKING, TYING, PARK OUT, TRAILER LOADING

GROOMING, BATHING, CLIPPING AND BLANKETING

STARTING 2 YR OLDS

INTRODUCTION TO SADDLE BLANKET, SADDLE, BRIDLE, BIT REINS, STAND FOR MOUNTING, RIDER

ROUND PEN TRAINING, DESENSITIZING TO OBSTACLES, DOGS, 4 WHEELERS AND TRAFFIC.

OLDER HORSES

EXERCISE AND TURN OUT, KEEP YOUR HORSE FIT FOR THE SPRING RIDING SEASON!

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931-212-7150

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FOR: BOBBY LAWELL
WHEN: OCTOBER 17 2009
WHERE: DAVE COFFEY’S Farm, 398 Coffey Rd, Petersburg, Tn 37144
CURRENT COGGINS
$20.00 donation includes meal
Ride from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Lunch and Auction to follow!

DIRECTIONS: Take 130w -Right On Pickle Road About 3 Miles Watch For The Signs!
ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION
“TO NAME JUST A FEW”
TWH Trail Gelding – SSH Trail Mare -
Saddles, Bridles, Misc Tack, Horse shoeing
7 day 6 night Vacation Cabin at South Fork and other vacation packages and many more items!
For Information (931)703-0241 (931) 212-7150
(931) 492-1581 (931) 580-1336

]]> http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/10/bobby-laell-benifit-trail-ride-and-auction/feed/ 3 Cindy and Peter Hill and TY http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/09/cindy-and-peter-hill-and-ty/ http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/09/cindy-and-peter-hill-and-ty/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:42:58 +0000 SpottedWalkers http://www.gailshorses.com/blog/2009/09/cindy-and-peter-hill-and-ty/ Hi Gail. Just checking in with you. Peter and I want to tell you and let you know How much we love Ty. He is comming into his own with us. Wow what a powerful smart smart horse he is. Just incredable. His turning, weaving, stopping, .. he’s tight when going in circles. straight as an arrow. Follows my comands no problem. He’s still a quick one.. but he’s get much better on the trail. He’s tried and true. If I want to go on a trail ride alone.. I take Ty. Izzy is young and tends to want to find things that would spook her lol. She is more a follower and ty just loves to lead. There are times I go on trail with a group and will have him stay more in the back just to get used to not always being first. He loves to be in front.
I’m working with the Brenda Imus Bit with Ty and he does real well with it. We still use the tye down on him like you recomended. I use that with Izzy too. I Switched up bits on Izzy and am using a thin twisted snaffle bit. She is very soft on the mouth and doesn’t need much with that.. but gosh does she stop on command now…
How is Nemo doing? We think of him often and is always in our conversations at the ranch. He is missed. Please keep us up to date on him.. He is always in our hearts.
Would you believe the season seems to be changing already. I noticed in the woods here on trail many changes comming along for fall. Cant believe how fast time flys.
Peter and I are very much enjoying our trail rides together. We count our blessings everyday with what a fantastic horse you found for us. He is such a gentile horse when given a small sugar cube. He gently presses his front teeth on the palm of your hand and loves to break it in half.. then turns the rest into pouder and licks it off.. Such a sweet sweet boy he is.
Keep in touch
Cindy

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Cash is doing GREAT! I am really enjoying him, he is SUCH A SWEETIE! We are riding all over the place!

I have a friend who should be contacting you for training her horse. I sent her your information.

Hope all is well,
Jana

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Sara

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