AboutSarah Lothmann Expertise Professional trainer for 10+ years. I happily offer you my expertise, techniques, and advice covering: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Showing, Training, Sales, Behavior, Stabling, Grooming, Tack, Barn Management, Rider Psychology, & Effective Communication.
Experience I have been riding for over 23 years. As a kid I participated in 4H and Pony Club. I then worked as a groom and catch rode to pay my entry fees in the A Circuit. As a teenager I competed nationally in the Junior Hunters, USETs, and Medal classes. I've learned from and worked with some of the nations' best trainers. During college I began training professionally. I have prepared my students for both local and national shows. Recently I have organized two local equestrian groups for expanding general knowledge of horsemanship and for ensuring the welfare of horses. I continue my dedication in this industry by offering visual design services for equine businesses including, graphic design, web development, and photography.
Organizations ASPCA, Desert Valley Equestrians, Arizona Equestrian Network, The Equestrian Paddock, & Equine Photographers Network
Publications The Equestrian Paddock & Soon I will be announce another online publication featuring my monthly articles.
Education/Credentials AAS Degree, Veterinary Assistant, Professional Trainer
Awards and Honors Graduated High School with High Honors, College GPA 4.0, OHJA & KHJA Year End Equitation Championships as a junior rider, & ASPCA Maclay Class & USET Class wins.
Past/Present Clients In the past I have worked for and with Laurie Story, Mindy Darst & Lochmoor Stables, Chris & Matt Payne, Scott Taylor, Camargo Stables, Marianne Murphy, the Lindner family, Brigette Carlson, Bobbi Theis, Cincinnati Theraputic Riding, Sweetwater Stables, Lucy Alibaster, Los Cedros, and Leslie Stohlgren. Currently I am working with private clients.
Question HI I HAVE A TWO YEAR JOURNEY AND A SIX YEAR OLD KINGSTON WE JUST GOT THE 6 YEAR OLD AND HAVE RAISED THE 2 YEAR OLD BUT MY TWO YEAR OLD IS JUST MEAN HE IS ALWAYS BITTING MY HORSE KINGSTON AND WILL NOT LET HIM GET VERY MUCH FEED AND HE IS PUSHY HE HATES WHEN I AM BRUSHING AND PAYING ATTENTION TO KINGSTON HE TRIES TO GET BETWEEN US. THIS MAKES MY HORSE KINGSTON SCARED AND SPOOKY HE IS JUMPY ALLOT OF THE TIME AND HE REALLY IS A SWEET HART. BUT KINGSTON REALLY DOES NOT LIKE TO BE ALONE OR I WOULD SEPARATE THEM FOR A WHILE I AM NEW AT ALL THIS HORSE STUFF AND JUST WANTED TO KNOW IS THIS NORMAL IS JOURNEY PLAYING IF SO KINGSTON IS NOT FOND OF IT WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Answer Yes, this is normal behavior. The two year old isn't so much playing as he is displaying his leadership of the "herd". The herd, as I am interpreting, is Journey as the leader, you in the middle, and Kingston as the bottom end of the pecking order. When feeding your horses try leaving space between them. Ideally a horse should be at least three yards away from another horse if there is no wall for a barrier.
When grooming, for your own safety, it is best to separate the horses.
As for Kingston not liking the situation, you might be surprised. In the wild, a herd follows the oldest mare. The oldest mare bites, kicks, and squeals. The herd follows this bully as they feel safe from potential predators. If Kingston is in a field and didn't like being bit, then he could always walk away.
