Lucky

Breed:

Thoroughbred

Color:

Bay

Found at a trail head in Skagit County by people out for a trail ride, Lucky was taken in by the county who then asked PHH to step in. A gorgeous Thoroughbred mare, she was pregnant and had been shot in the head above her right eye. Lucky gave birth to her filly Charm at our facility and took a much needed maternity leave before going under saddle. Once she entered the training program, she quite literally took off, impressing everyone with her skill and dedication.  She is still with us and is progressing with every ride! She is gaining strength and endurance at all three gaits. She is a very sweet horse that is ready for her own loving family and home.

2010- Fall Update

Lucky was successfully adopted to a wonderful home in August of 2010; unfortunately, due to an out-of-state move, Lucky was returned to PHH in October.  Lucky’s adopter wanted to say a few things regarding her in hopes of quickly finding her a new home:

In Amy’s words:

I just wanted to write some experiences that I had with Lucky and feel free to post it on the website so people can have more information about her.

Lucky is an amazing horse and only deserves the best. My first ride on her, we went through tall brush and water and walked through cow fields. She barely even looked at the cows. She loves to run through open pastures and through water! As long as you’re confident and show her it’s ok, she will do anything. I never felt nervous or scared on her. She’s always willing to try new obstacles. She is such a fast learner. Once she knows what you’re asking of her, she does it and tries her hardest to do her best. She loves to talk to you, especially at feeding time! Her favorite treats are carrots. I know she will excel as an excellent dressage horse and trail horse. She loves exploring new places. 

Thanks again Gretchen and all of PHH staff for being understanding. I know you will be able to find Lucky a great home. 

March 2011 Update:

Unfortunately, Lucky is back at People Helping Horses and is once again available for adoption.  Due to medical reasons, her adoptive family had to return Lucky to the program in March.  Fingers are crossed that the third time is a charm, and Lucky will be able to find a forever home!

April 2011:

Lucky has moved to her new home in Portland!  Kecia is a wonderful match and will be working with Lucky on dressage skills, as well they plan on the hitting the trails this spring and summer.  We wish both Lucky and Kecia the best of luck for the future!

May 2010 walk/trot

May 2010 walk/trot/canter

Lucky – Intro Test B – Dutch Mills Dressage Schooling Show, March 21, 2010

Update From Lucky/Bottega’s New Home:

It’s been an interesting first 2 weeks, and Bottega and I are learning a lot.  I can’t underscore the tremendous value of learning natural horsemanship.  There was a lot I picked up on about her on my own, but just had no idea how to resolve, and there was still so much to learn in reading a horse.  She has been a wonderful horse to do this with because she is SO responsive to it.  This type of training will allow us to do anything from here.

She is wonderful, and as the trainer says “a really cool horse”.  If the trainer is so impressed with her, that says a lot.  She is pretty much relaxed and happy, she stands quietly to be groomed and does not even have to be in ties.  And she can do so with activity around (i.e. wheelbarrows in and out around her, etc).   It was just laying the foundation for trust in her handler. 

She is different than when I first met her – her nervous energy before meant she was flinging and jerking her head a lot.  She isn’t bothered with confinement like before, she accepts the bit now, and loves to put her head down to be petted, etc.  She LOVES having her forelock combed, and stretches her head way down for this!!

Thank you again, and please know Bottega is much, much loved J  Take care, and thanks for everything you have all done!  She is just such a precious girl J