This summer I had Shannon Moore train Xashi for 60 days. She did amazing work getting Xashi sacked out. She also got her broke to ride by my dear friend Kristin Talbott, a talented young rider still in high school. And although they both did amazing work with Xashi I have decided that I still do not feel like she is quite there yet. The thing about Xashi and me is that we have this bond. It is honestly indescribable. She and I were made for each other. I see so much potential for us.
Shannon asked me several times while she was working her if she could pull out a shotgun in a joking manner, but sometimes maybe not. I know Xashi is a special horse. She is not for the faint of heart and she is going to make you work for it. But somehow that makes our bond that much more special. Shannon also told me to NEVER trust my horse on the ground or otherwise. But I don't know, I totally see where she's coming from, I meant that girl can be stubborn. But I also see that I have total trust in her as crazy as that is.
I have spent so much time over the last almost two years building something special with her and I think she has decided I am her human. A friend of mine always says that Xashi has decided that I am hers and she is going to make sure everyone knows it even me. That always makes me laugh because with Red Hawk now in the picture getting some of HER attention from me, I see what he is saying. Xashi never fails to put him in his place when I am around, lol.
I am really excited about my decision to further her training. The trainer I chose is actually an friend of mine. We met when I ALMOST bought another horse. She is an amazing trainer. She is all business yet soft and forgiving. I have seen her work a horse and I trust that she will do right by my Xashi. Her name is Jennifer Kuster. I think she is known for her work with Arabians. She is now a trainer at Heritage Arabian Farms. Xashi will be in good hands.
The funny thing is that I was so afraid that once I started working a horse that was better trained, Red Hawk, I thought that I would be envious of my own kid for her horse. I thought that I would fall in love with Red Hawk, and I have but not IN IN LOVE, and regret Xashi. I do love that boy. He is right for our family. But I also know that because I have been spending time with him I now appreciate my bond with Xashi that much more. She is the right horse for me. I know there might be others but there will always be Xashi first and last. She makes my heart shine.
So my Sunshine will transfer into Jennifer's capable hands as of March 1st for two months!!! What the heck am I gonna do without my girl for two months???? Oh yeah, ride out that gelding til he's putty in my hands! :)
