05/06/2025
ES Dunnie Darko aka "Darko" left for training under saddle with Karianna Oury Saturday evening. He loaded right into a two horse trailer beside a 17+ hand Clydesdale mare not having trailered since he arrived here 2 years ago with Syneva Blatchford. To me, that speaks volumes about the base of training and groundwork Syn put into him BEFORE I ever started working with him. I'm not sure he has ever been with a mare other than his dam, but he walked right into the trailer and stood with just the butt chain on while we marveled at the size difference 😳😲 He had a day to acclimate in his new surroundings, then right to work Monday morning. He was due for a trim by the farrier today so fortunately Karianna and I are on similar schedules and she was able to get her farrier to trim him while taking a little break on his first day under saddle. She says he was a superstar 🤩. I am so proud of this sensitive boy!!!! He is so smart, and we connected on a soul level immediately when he stepped in for the trailer. This guy is a dream horse 😍
