Our Western correspondent known to us as 'Hollywood Jac' is the proud owner of 'Westie'.

Its always a learning curve producing a young horse. The rewards are wonderful but these go hand in hand with the responsibility of doing the right thing at the right time and keeping continuity and progress to ensure a youngster is given the correct education to mature and fulfill his potential.

What do you do when you take on a youngster and are not a 'professional,' but you are a conscientious pleasure rider with knowledge and respect for your equine?

Here 'HJ' shares her experiences with us and provides a valuable insight into the options and possibilities. As we follow them both on their journey, we encounter specialists and professionals and appreciate the dedication given to ensure one Quarter horse is given the best possible start from a sensible responsible owner.

To start 'HJ' gives an overview so far and we revisit some of the early days in greater detail at a later date.

 

 

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Westie when young

Read Part 1 of Westies Training

So in Hollywood Jac's very own words.......

 Westside Quixote NP - an American Quarter Horse, was born in May 2006.  His father, SR Lawman, was a Reining and Working Cowhorse champion from the Doc Bar and Doc Olena lines. Read more...

Read Part 2

Once he warmed up, Westie moved his hindquarters well, crossing his hind legs nicely underneath him.  However, he still seemed a little reluctant to move his shoulders but Christophe put this down to Westie’s not being quite sure what he was supposed to be doing. Read more....