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So behind on post, but training has been coming along so great! This little bay mare has the kindest eye and the most le...
05/13/2025

So behind on post, but training has been coming along so great! This little bay mare has the kindest eye and the most level head.

Over the past month we’ve worked on the basics and getting to know each other and just taking things slow. I find with the young ones, working them too long at once can only frustrate them and further delay progress so as long as we finish the session on a positive note, I’m happy. Multiple sessions for shorter time spans (30ish minutes) a day seem to work well for her and her mind. Some days she will want a little longer, other days we may only get a good solid 15 minutes before I can tell her head is elsewhere.

Strengths:
-picking up all 4 feet and being cleaned out
-easy to catch in the pasture (she will usually be the first to you)
-walking over bridges (upgrading to a real bridge this week)
-loading in a trailer with and without handler (free loading)
-fly spray
-trotting over poles
-ground tying
-wearing fly masks (dont worry, she has a brand new one on the way, had to use the worn out one to practice)

Tasks to Improve on:
-Standing tied patiently
-Herd/Buddy sour
-Cowboy Curtain (almost there, just not fully confident enough to call it a strength)
-Sidepassing
-opening gates (they all have clips on them now 🤦🏽‍♀️)

All In all, I am so Impressed with this mare. I can’t wait to see what the next 4 weeks will bring. At this point, age especially, this mare could go any direction with any discipline. Since shes not of age for training for riding, I cant say what kind of rider she would best be suited for.

Unlike the other divisions In this challenge, Puzzle will be unavailable for adoption at the event on July 26th. We would still love to have you come cheer us on and take a peek at our extra little trick we’ve been practicing 😉

Thank you for the continued support and for following along!

2025 Battle of the Best Training Competition
K&K Horses
Lucky 7 Horse Rescue

I’ve had many questions as to what the Battle of the Best Training Competition is so I’ll outline it for you!There are 4...
04/09/2025

I’ve had many questions as to what the Battle of the Best Training Competition is so I’ll outline it for you!

There are 4 different divisions. Division 1, 2, 3, and peewee. Divisions 1, 2, and 3 compete with either unstarted horses (not broke) or horses that have been started but need more training, to be shown under saddle. Peewee division is for horses under the age of 2 that cannot be ridden yet. All horses EXCEPT peewee will be available for sale at the event on July 26th at the Isanti County Fairgrounds and is open to the public. We have from April 5th to July 26th to work with the horse we chose and train it to the best of our ability according to our division.

Divisions 1, 2, and 3 have the potential for compensation from the sale of their training horse, but for the peewee division, it is strictly a voluntary position, which not only includes our time, but also our expenses to feed, house and care for them. Choosing to do this comes from knowing how important first impressions are for young horses and how those impressions can shape their future. Having multiple horses of my own from sale barns known as “kill pens” can mean a certain destiny for many horses who were not given the best chance at life and being able to offer this horse an opportunity to become a “good citizen” means more than any monetary compensation. Especially when it comes to the often misunderstood Mustang.

Fortunately Puzzle has had only good human interaction with the little bit she had, but it is clear that she is unsure yet of humans other than that’s where she gets food from.

If you would like to donate to help with any part of Puzzle’s training and care, I have included a link to two separate Amazon links. One is strictly items that will be used for Puzzle and the other is for training items that can be shared between both Puzzle and Jigsaw (Blayne Sweet’s horse) since there is no need to have multiple of the same items when we can share! I have also included my Venmo, you can put PuzzleBBTC as the memo. Checks can also be mailed if preferred, just put PuzzleBBTC on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible through Lucky 7 Horse Rescue and we will be happy to send you a receipt at your request!

Farrier:$55
Grain:$35

Thank you for following along and helping me be able to give this young horse a fair start at life! It’s such a blessing and honor to be able to do this challenge as a way to remember and continue on my dear friend Melanee’s passion for saving horses!

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me! I’m happy to answer any questions you may have!

Puzzle's Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3SZIKGM01EYXX

Shared Amazon List for Puzzle & Jigsaw:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/OM8DU9JPLDYC

Puzzle seems to be settling in quite well! She’s made friends with one of the barn cats and I seemed to have interrupted...
04/08/2025

Puzzle seems to be settling in quite well! She’s made friends with one of the barn cats and I seemed to have interrupted their afternoon nap ☺️

Our goals this week are just getting settled in and learning each others quirks and getting to know the property and the other horses and animals here. She’s already been introduced to the chickens, ducks, and loud guinea hens and has no bothers with them. We also wandered over by the pig and while curious, she didn’t become a fire breathing dragon like some of my personal horses when the pig is around, she kept the calm, cool, kind eye that really drew me to her! That alone says a lot about her confidence 😅

She also met the rest of the herd (under supervision, SO many mares 🫣) and decided my 6 year old QH was going to be her friend today!

Hopefully by the weekend some of the mud will be cleared up a bit for some better footing for all of us and we can really work on some new things! Until then, it’s lots of brushing and scratches all over! And a few snacks 😉



K&K Horses
Lucky 7 Horse Rescue
2025 Battle of the Best Training Competition

Puzzle and I from pick up day!
04/07/2025

Puzzle and I from pick up day!

04/06/2025

Hi everyone! I'm Saydi and if you know me, you know my love for mustangs thanks to my beautiful girl Dakota!

Meet my sweet BLM filly, Puzzle. She's a 2 year old mare from the Pancake HMA in Nevada! While she was born in a holding facility, she is still full mustang! She has a kind eye and I can already see a heart to learn and trust.

Together we will be competing in the Peewee Division in the 2025 Battle of the Best Training Competition! I will be outlining what our goals are for this competition as well as any extra fun things we will be learning along the way!

Being able to give her this opportunity to have a good start at life is so rewarding, not only for her, but for me as well.

If you would like to keep up to date on her progress and cheer us on throughout the process, please be sure to follow our page!



K&K Horses
Lucky 7 Horse Rescue
2025 Battle of the Best Training Competition

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