Graciously submitted by Melanie

The stable has proven to be a ripe classroom for learning. It truly amazes me how much of what I learn about horsemanship transcends into daily life. Here are a few of the countless life-lessons I have learned so far:

 

1. Effective communication - The need for what Emily calls the 4 C's. 
I can hear Emily say, "You must be clear, committed, consistent, and congruent." As also just as she has said, the horse is such a good barometer of whether I am being effective or lacking in this area. What a blessing to others if I work diligently at being a better communicator.

2. Timing - We have all heard, "Timing is
everything". I have never been so cognizant of
timing in my life until I started my horsemanship
journey. Observing someone working with a horse 
using training sticks, lead ropes, or reins may merely appear as if the horse is being moved around and/or disciplined.  On a deeper level, however, when executed with timing and feel, it means honoring an attempt the horse has made mentally, emotionally, or physically. The use of pressure and release at the precise moment lets the horse know that I notice things he/she is doing. What a blessing to others if I work proactively on timing in what I say and what I do.

3. Observation - This requires patience and time.
One of the mantras Emily subscribes to

and subsequently shares is, "Take the time it takes..." If I don't rush things because of a personal agenda or impatience, I will reap a harvest in my relationship with the horse. It will build trust and understanding which can lead to a pleasing partnership. What a blessing to others if I take the time to notice and listen.

Misty - Elegant, Versatile and Proven AQHA Mare

Age: 14 (DOB: May 20, 2001)

Temperament: Misty is an elegant mare, of quality build and with a gentle temperament. She is a very smart and sensible mare who learns quickly and has a terrific amount of try. She is both a kind and generous spirited horse and has a stellar work ethic. Misty is a pleasure to partner with as she brings her best and fullest effort to each requested endeavor every time. She is polite on the ground and an equal pleasure to ride with smooth, comfortable and balanced gaits! Misty has both show and trail riding experience and has proven herself to be quiet and responsible in both environments, whether on her own or in the company of other horses. She clips, loads, ties and trailers well. Misty is a sensitive mare who is eager to please and subsequently benefits from a strong emotional connection with her human. She is best suited for a kind human partner who can offer both credible leadership and emotional understanding.

Training and Accomplishments: Misty is versatile, talented and proven in many different arenas. She was trained by Sherman Tegtmeier for reining and was campaigned in her third and fourth year in Novice and Amateur classes. She has points in each, which can be viewed on the AQHA website. She was then a working ranch horse as a 5 year old and then became a broodmare for five years producing four foals. In 2013 she was put in training with Rae Lynn Gilmore who showed her in reining and trained her for ranch horse versatility. Misty was judged the Supreme Champion Horse at the 2014 Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic after competing in conformation, ranch trail, boxing, open roping, and ranch rodeo. Misty has most recently received natural horsemanship based, partnership and western dressage training with Emily Johnson of Mountain Rose Horsemanship. Misty was shown successfully at the 2014 Western Dressage World Show placing 4th and 5th in her respective Introductory Level classes with Emily Johnson riding. In November 2014 Misty won her division of the Trail Rider Challenge at the Nebraska Horse Expo with the owner riding, further proving her terrific versatility. Misty has eye-catching movement and a free-flowing stride which makes her equally suited for english disciplines. She has also shown with success in english dressage at Training Level. Whether on the trail, in the western arena or on the english dressage court, Misty excels!

Rider Experience: Confident Intermediate

Price: $8,750/$7500*
(* Misty's owner would very much like to see her next human partner be a student of the MRH program, so that Misty may continue to benefit from a commitment to horsemanship that honors and values the horse and places priority on the partnership. Subsequently she is offered at a discounted rate of $7500 to students of the MRH program.)

Location: Plattsmouth, NE

Contact: Contact Emily at 402-522-6748 or emily@mountainrosehorsemanship.com to meet Misty!




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Sirocco - Smart, Sensitive and Willing Arabian Gelding 

Age: 6

Temperament: Sirocco is an eye-catching horse with fancy movement and the rare and highly-prized bloodmarks in his coloring. He is a very sweet and kind horse and is a terrific learner -- smart, willing and eager. He is a pleasure to work with as he offers unending try and puts forth great effort to please his human partner. Though eager and ambitious, Sirocco is equally adept at showing thoughtful consideration and emotional control and has demonstrated himself to be responsible and reliable both in the arena and on the trail. Sirocco has wonderful gaits with an active, marching walk, an exceptional, ground covering trot and a smooth rocking-horse canter. He has shown a preference for women and his size and sensitivity make him equally suited for a female human partner who is interested in building an intimate and flourishing partnership with him!

Training: Sirocco was started using natural horsemanship based concepts and techniques. He has had extensive groundwork allowing him to be confident, curious and competent with a variety of obstacles. He has been ridden both western and english, in the arena and on the trails. Sirocco is currently in dressage training and continues to receive regular exposure to obstacle work and trail riding as well. Sirocco has a very solid base to his training and with continued education will only become more and more enjoyable!

Rider Experience: Confident Intermediate

Price: $3,000/offer

Location: Plattsmouth, NE

Contact: Contact Emily at 402-522-6748 or emily@mountainrosehorsemanship.com to meet Sirocco!




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