06/17/2026
“Prim and Proper”, a 7-year-old mare, was far from “proper” (happy feet) and her pasture mate, Sarge (4-year-old warmblood gelding) tried to dispense orders like a “Four-Star Major General”. Before coming to “Camp Harmony” for training, these horses were non-volatile, argumentative, adolescents that had learned to be the decision-makers (controlling handler-rider’s direction and speed). Over several months of passive exercises, mixed with earned positive reinforcement, Sarge became a model of military compliancy and Prim has become a ballerina that floats on a dance floor. Both horses have soft mouths and are sensitive to leg/weight. Their devoted owners, Tessa and Joe, have also dedicated hours of learning to partnership with Prim and Sarge and now “fit like gloves” to the hoses they love. Camp Harmony will miss all four heart beats.
