Welcome to Corey's Story !

Part 1 - 14th July
George has taken on an exciting new project named "Corey". He arrived at our Nelson Equestrian Centre on 14th July, he is a 16.3hh 5year old Holsteiner by Cassanova (who is by Corriander), great jumping lines!
The only problem being that he is still a stallion and unbroken. He came down from Qld as a 2yo colt and languished in a paddock for 3 years before escaping one eventful day and jumping into the neighbours property and having his first (and only) sexual encounter with one of their mares.
This prompted a hurried decision on his future by his owners, and we were lucky enough to buy him very reasonably. Lots of work to do though. Have a look at the attached pictures and see Corey arriving at Nelson! George looks pleased (but is he thinking "what have I got myself in for?")

Part 2 - 19th July
Having taught Corey to lead from his paddock and lunge in the round yard - the call was made to the vets.
Ross from Agnes Banks Equine Clinic came early in the morning to perform the castration, he was concerned due to Corey's maturity and development that there might be an increased risk of bleeding and he wanted to allow for a full day of observation after the operation to be sure there were no complications.
The operation was performed on the grass arena and all went well. George assisted, and while he was still unconscious we did a quick trim on his mane and tail. He has a shortened tail due to a "birdsnest " that had formed there and had to be cut out. Lots of daily lunging to keep swelling down. Corey is now a gelding.

Part 3 - 1st August
Corey recovers well from his castration and George continues with his training. He is now lunging well and has a bridle and roller on and is being hosed in the wash bay and accepts George washing all his legs. He ties up well and Geoge is pleased with his ground work. He yields to pressure left and right and backs up from the halter. He is incredibly curious and always comes straight up to you in the paddock. George has lunged him over poles and small jumps and he accepts it in his stride.
8th of August and George leaves for 3 weeks of competition in Queensland. I continue with his training. Todd Hinde (our friend from Bega) arrives to stay for a few weeks and helps with Coreys training. After group consultation with George in Qld we decide to get Todd to get on Corey for the first time!
Friday 25th August Todd rides Corey for the first time. I lead them around the round yard and he accepts it in his stride- no bucking -no tantrums- what a champion. Six weeks from his arrival and he has been gelded and had his first ride. The slow and steady ground work and handling has paid off. Corey is accepting everything introduced to him like a true gentleman!

Part 4 - 30th August
30th August and George arrives home to have his first ride on Corey. Day 6 of being ridden and George and Corey get on perfectly. Todd rides the veteran Chico for company and George rides Corey around the arena and over to "ponyland".
He has a lovely soft mouth and stops and steers well. Trot and canter are balanced (as can be expected) and there is no rushing. How exciting!
Day 8 of riding and everyday something new is introduced. George and Todd take Corey and friend on the truck out to jump club and have a ride around to have a look at the surroundings. What a star!

Part 5 - 3rd September
Corey's 10th ride and he is trotting over trotting poles and cantering on the arena. Went for a ride with me on Chico for company. Well behaved now with other horses and accepts them being on either side and in front or behind him.
We read tonight that 20 of the Horses competing in the World Championship have Holsteiner breeding similiar to Coreys! Wouldn't it be fantastic if he was as good as them! 7 weeks since he arrived and everything is going beautifully.
George is doing work with Coreys legs preparing him for his first set of shoes. Col (our farrier) has leant George his neck collar and sideline so that he can get Corey used to having his back feet picked up and held without kicking. He has very big feet.

Part 6 - 6th October
We have stopped counting the rides now and Corey is settling in as part of the team. More firsts for him this week with Peter Beck ( the horse dentist ) doing his teeth for the very first time. Peter confirmed that his teeth had definately never been touched. He elected not to use the metal gag to hold his jaw open as he wanted his first experience to be as stress free as possible. Peter's skill and Corey's trusting nature made the first teeth rasping a positive experience.
Our farrier, Col Robinson has been advising on the best way to prepare Corey for his first shoeing and with George to assist, Corey now has his first set of shoes on and his big feet look so much neater.
George has been away a bit recently competing with three horses, for 4 days at the Youth Festival and then again another 4 days at the State Championships at Nowra, which means I have been keeping Corey's schooling going. Lucky me- he is such a pleasure to train. He is jumping small jumps and staying beautifully balanced through his trot poles - I enjoy every ride on him.
There is one photo there where he is poking his tongue out- I think he's laughing at us because he thinks its all too easy!
We are thinking of names to register him, and while he will always be Corey at home, we would like something suitable for his competition name? Something staring with C to keep the theme of his Holsteiner sire line names, (Casanova, Coriander, Coriolan, Calypso 11, Cor de la Bryere), but perhaps with an Australian link? Any suggestions?