Name: Sprite
Sprite arrived at Blue Rider in December 2021 as an untrained four year-old who had not seen another horse since she was about two! Learning to trust the herd and find her place in it is an ongoing process, but she is finally understanding how she can really work with the other horses (and donkeys) to feel safe, and she is finally learning to PLAY. She is also maturing in her body, finding her feet underneath her, learning to carry a rider by balancing herself, and understanding the purpose of her work. Although living alone for her formative years was detrimental to her in some ways, having very little training before she came to us means that her body will stay stronger longer, and that she had very few negative experiences to unlearn. Sprite is turning into a gorgeous, delightful, confident young horse who excels in many aspects of her job.
Every horse is in training throughout its life, but young horses need more intense training than older, more educated horses, and Sprite’s beautiful, healthy coat comes from good, balanced nutrition and plenty of grooming.