June/July 2013

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The Arabian Sport Horse Magazine WINGS continued from page 29 shows; we hack for about 25 minutes until

plus a meaningful half-halt. I can’t wait to

That isn’t to say Mister is an easy ride.

he takes a deep breath and relaxes. Then

try it again.”

“Not everyone can get along with him, al-

he’s ready. Once on course, it is a very

Their long range plan includes the pos-

though he’s quiet enough for my daughter

technical 90 second ride. The way he kicks

sibility of attending the 2014 World Eques-

to ride. George Morris just loves him, I can’t

up his hind end over the jumps comes

trian Games in Normandy with syndication

get him off the horse!” Misti explains. She

naturally to him, but it also means I have

a probability to make that happen. Misti is

says that she’s always ridden the French

to keep my eyes up on the backside of the

also looking at a brother of Mister’s as a

horses with a lot of blood very well, which

jumps or else!”

new mount.

longer I take to get to him.”

may explain the almost telepathic communication she has with Mister. “We have a warm up routine at the

Misti says she’s still learning about her boy, having just found a new bridle that gives her a “connection with impulsion,

“This horse is my first Arabian, but I can tell you he won’t be my last!”


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