“Haz The El” aka “Hanz” – A Throughbred Gelding
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Monday August 31, 2026
After an eventful lesson on Friday that went well with our trainer at QR, Saturday and Sunday were filled with lots of grooming and hand grazing. I’m always trying to ride every day that I can, but I know that horses need their rest days and relaxation as well. As I got to the barn…
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Tuesday August 25, 2026
Hanz had his most adventurous ride to date, and I think we found him to be the most forward he’s ever been in a long time. The same routine takes place every time I pull up to the barn, but to my surprise, there were actually a good amount of people at the barn on…
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Monday August 24, 2026
Today’s ride was fantastic and incredibly informative! I showed up at the barn ready and eager to ride! As I pulled into the parking lot, there was a lot happening at the barn, with a farrier in Barn A and the staff working on some foundational work for a new outdoor patio the owner is…
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Saturday August 22, 2026
Had a wonderful ride with Mr. Hanz today out in the trail field behind Quail Roost. I arrived about mid-morning just before lunch. I was surprised to see that the horses were turned out and roaming the fields. I was glad about it, but usually the horses are in during the day and get turned…
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“Beginning Again…”
~Hanz The Thoroughbred: Episode 7~ “A horse knows the strength of standing tall, no matter how many times it falls.” ~Unknown~ In this chapter of Hanz The Thoroughbred, Hanz and I experience a different set of challenges set us back for a while. We never lost any faith, but had a lot to learn about…
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“The Snowmiser Hits Southtown!?”
~Hanz The Thoroughbred: Episode 6~ “A pony is a childhood dream. A horse is an adulthood treasure” ~Rebecca Carroll~ In this chapter of Hanz The Thoroughbred, Hanz and I battle the winter weather and take a visit from the Snowmiser in Raleigh NC. Hanz and I continue to grow as a team and have some…
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“The Joy Of Shorter Days…Said No Horse Person Ever”
~Hanz The Thoroughbred: Episode 5~ “You can be a leader without being intimidating. The horse can be your partner without being your slave. I’m trying to keep the best part of the horse in there. I’m not trying to take anything away from him.” ~ Buck Brannaman~ In this chapter of Hanz The Thoroughbred, Hanz…
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“The Big Booty Rocket Engine!”
~Hanz The Thoroughbred: Episode 4~ “If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride.” ~ Unknown ~ In this exciting chapter of Hanz The Thoroughbred, Hanz is really settling into farm life and bonding beautifully with his herd. With a few weeks to adjust to his new surroundings, Becca and I decided it…
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“Back In The Saddle Again…I’m Back!”
~Hanz The Thoroughbred: Episode 3~ “When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have” ~ Winston Churchill~ In another exciting episode of “Hanz The Thoroughbred,” Hanz had one of his biggest riding weeks yet. We had an excellent saddle fitting session, and he showed me just how much…
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“Change…The Only Consistency”
~Hanz The Thoroughbred: Episode 2~ “The only constant in life is change” ~Heraclitus~ On another episode of “Hanz The Thoroughbred”; This past week and a half has been a whirlwind of change and adventure for Hanz, filled with new challenges that truly highlight his exceptional qualities and training. From navigating unfamiliar locations to meeting new…
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"Haz The El" aka "Hanz" - A Throughbred Gelding 