Hoof 'n Hearts Horse Rescue

Candy Sue is an 8yr old Haflinger mare that came to us for a little bit of a tune up.  What a nice mare! She was not ridden for a little while and started to get a mind of her own, especially with little kids and inexperienced riders.  After one training ride, she straightened up and has been great since.  Candy Sue is actually offered for sale by her owners.  Contact Candace for details!

Annie is a 4yr old Haflinger mare who came to us to be broke undersaddle.  After round penning and working on that ground, Annie very quietly let Candace get on her with no real fuss!  Annie has had a month of professional training and no walk, trot, canters, stops, backs and is very responsive to ride! Annie is also offereed for sale by her owners. Contact Candace for details!

Aston is a firecracker 2yr old Haflinger gelding who also came to Candace to be broke undersaddle.  He was taught to round pen and we worked on ground manners.  He is the spunky one in the group!  He was broke undersaddle, but has only walked and trotted a little bit.  He is still a little bit immature and we did not want to rush him.  He willl make a very nice undersaddle horse with more time.  He is also offered for sale by his owners.  Contact Candace for details!

Sunny is a 2 yr. old Halflinger gelding who came to our farm to be broke.  He is now working quietly undersaddle at the walk and trot, and is working on mastering the canter. He lounges well both directions now that he learned he is not allowed to stop and turn around when ever he wants.  After schooling him on loading, he now walks right on the horse trailer without hesitation.  Our next mission is trail riding and "bomb proofing" with items such as tarps.  Sunny has be a pleasure to have at our farm, and a joy to work with.  Update: Sunny went home, happy and broke. Goodluck and happy trails!

Sean is a a "misunderstood" chestnut Appendix gelding who came to us due to his "Tough Guy" attitude. He is a big sweetheart and has made a great improvement with consistent handling. He is an absolute pleasure to ride, in the ring, over fences, and on trails. He has learned to be respectful and mannerly around people.  He knows he is not the boss anymore, and with proper, firm handling he'll continue improving.  He is an absolute joy to ride, despite his obvious rough past...the poor boy's tongue is split in half because of a harsh bit.  We no longer ride him with a bit, but a hackamore instead, which he loves! He has improved drastically while at our barn and we will be sad to see him go.

Quill is a teenage bay Quarter Horse who came to Hoof 'n Hearts for a "tune up".  He likes to occassionally be opinionated when being ridden, making it difficult for the Aiken girls to ride him safely.  When he decides he does not want to do something, he threatens to buck and rear.  The girls are not strong enough to control him when he behaves this way, so a professional from HnH has taken over.  With a strong rider on his back, he is learning he cannot take advantage of his rider, and that he must do what he is asked to do...then thoroughly rewarded.  He is making good progress and should be ready for the girls in no time.

Penny is a 4yr. old chestnut Quarter Horse mare who has not had much formal training.  Due to lack of work, Penny has developed a "I Don't Have To Because I Don't Want To" attitude.  She throws her head excessively when you first get on and then threatens to rear when she does not her her own way.  Penny is already starting to learn that she has to work WITH her rider, and not against.  We are also working to help her become more supple and bendable.  She currently has the common "baby syndrome" of being as flexible as a 2x4.  With consistant work, Penny is already coming along quite well.

Bunny is a black Quarter Horse large pony.  She has had more schooling than Penny, but has learned over the years that she can take advantage of less experienced riders.  Bunny also tends to be very tense and spooky in the beginning of each ride.  We are working with her insecurities and are attempting to make each ride relaxed and pleasurable.  Bunny tries to take her rider "home" whenever she feels she is done working, whether her rider is ready or not.  She is quickly learning that this is not allowed.  She is already becoming more flexible and responsible.  She is turning out to be a fun ride.