kendall robinson

Hello Everyone! I have decided I need to start a blog to share my day-to-day training and racing experiences. Currently, both my horses are out to pasture, taking some time off while I finish school.

It was decided that Jessica, needed some time off. The 2008 season was the longest she had gone without being able to run with her herd and not have to work everyday.

While I gave the barn I was boarding at 30 days notice, I brough in Thunder to work for a month so Jessica could get out there and have horse time. Before those 30 days, Thunder had never lived in a stall, I don't think she had ever been riddin in an arena, and I had only ridden her a few times. She was, however, a great trail horse already. She did great right away in her stall, never got nervous or started pawing, cribbing, etc. Our first ride, we could not even make it around the arena. We worked on giving to the bit, moving off leg, and let me tell you...she has a killer stop! I don't know where it came from, but from the first day, as soon as you sit back, she hit the breaks. That took some getting used to, but is very nice. She was a lazy horse, but next time we go back to training, she will get put on a higher energy feed.

For the 2009 season, Jessica will not be entering many playdays. She will be going to participate in the Jackpot races and keep Thunder company. We also will be attending 4D races in the area and possibly a couple rodeos for fun. Thunder will be participating in playdays all summer, and will be entering in 4D races as soon as she has the ability to keep up with the other horses. Looking ahead to the 2010 season, I hope that Jessica will still be entering 4D races, I may find another girl to ride her part time. Thunder will be running in 4D races, or rodeos depending on her skill level at that time. I am sure I will still attend some playdays as I just have so much fun!

As far as my blog goes, I will try to update when things happen. I hope to make once a week updates with any training methods that have worked and results of races. If anyone has any questions, comments or anything you would like to say, you can leave a comment here, or send me a private e-mail at kendallrobinson90@yahoo.com!