BEHS 1236 – Shelly

Shelly’s former owner said she was broke to ride, and her first foster home had no problem lunging or bridling her. She would lung somewhat and was getting better by the time she went to Debbie for the Training Challenge. Debbie worked with Shelly on the ground and then began riding her. She’s clearly been ridden in the past, but she hadn’t been taught a lot. She does sometimes try to avoid being mounted by moving in circles around her rider. Debbie’s worked hard to help Shelly overcome that, but a new adopter may need to be patient and remind Shelly that she can stand still.

Debbie has ridden Shelly in a round pen, arena, and in a field at a walk and trot. She’s ridden her over obstacles and says that Shelly loves obstacles! She could be a nice trail or obstacle horse for someone.

Both Shelly’s original foster home and Debbie agree that Shelly is one of the sweetest horses they have met. She’s been around kids on the ground and seems to like kids. Right now, she needs an intermediate rider to help her build confidence under saddle.

Shelly will be available for adoption at the Training Challenge competition on October 8, 2022, during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo at the Williamson County Expo Center.

Shelly completed the training challenge and was adopted that very day!