09/30/2026
Rascal's story
Rascal Creek is a retired standardbred racehorse that Ben adopted from Penny Parker and The Horse Angels
In the fall of 2023. After giving him a well earned time off to adjust to being a pleasure horse, Ben, admittedly a green but eager horseman and rider, began his retraining journey. A pleasant natured horse, Rascal allowed Ben to mount up but didn't really know what to do from there and frustration set in. He'd try to do the job he was asked but had zero riding experience and his tolerance of his green rider grew short.
So Ben took some lessons on another, more experienced horse and Rascal got to spend some time in re-training with Evan.
Evan started from zero working on balance on the lunge line until Rascal was pretty automatic and holding his trot without breaking into a pace.
He then worked on mounting, something in which Rascal was not confident, at all, and finally working on riding. He has the most beautiful, big stride and now goes lovely under tack. He has more to go but with his solid restart, he's so much more confident and trusting.
Today was Ben's first lesson back on Rascal and they both did excellently.
Ben's goals are to enjoy his horse, make sure his horse enjoys him and continue to grow and learn together.
Please reach out if we can help you restart your off the track buddy (we aren't prejudiced, we love Tbs and Stbs!) or getting your youngster started! We'd love to give them the best foundation they can have.
