Josh Kennedy
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I found a guide horse trainer. Below is a summary of emails between me and her.
Holly Fisher, a Farrier from Illinois, shared her journey into training miniature guide horses, a passion stemming from her lifelong love of horses and extensive experience in horse training and farriery. Discovering the Guide Horse Foundation in 2018 sparked her interest in using miniature horses for guide work, particularly the Falabella breed, despite their high cost. In March 2024, after expressing her aspirations on a breeder's website, she was unexpectedly contacted by Josh Kennedy, which Holly saw as a sign to pursue her dream. She connected with a nearby breeder, Toyland’s Falabella International, and arranged a visit to discuss potential collaboration and training.
In her correspondence, Holly described her excitement about meeting the breeder, Laureen, and exploring the possibilities of training Falabella horses for guide work. She also mentioned reaching out to other enthusiasts like Alexandra Kurland and Mona Ramouni, who showed support and enthusiasm for her project. Additionally, Holly is considering a client's miniature horse as a more affordable training prospect. As she prepares for her visit to Toyland’s Falabella farm, she looks forward to moving forward with the guide horse training and is eager to involve Josh in the process, potentially making him the first recipient of a trained guide horse.
Holly Fisher, a Farrier from Illinois, shared her journey into training miniature guide horses, a passion stemming from her lifelong love of horses and extensive experience in horse training and farriery. Discovering the Guide Horse Foundation in 2018 sparked her interest in using miniature horses for guide work, particularly the Falabella breed, despite their high cost. In March 2024, after expressing her aspirations on a breeder's website, she was unexpectedly contacted by Josh Kennedy, which Holly saw as a sign to pursue her dream. She connected with a nearby breeder, Toyland’s Falabella International, and arranged a visit to discuss potential collaboration and training.
In her correspondence, Holly described her excitement about meeting the breeder, Laureen, and exploring the possibilities of training Falabella horses for guide work. She also mentioned reaching out to other enthusiasts like Alexandra Kurland and Mona Ramouni, who showed support and enthusiasm for her project. Additionally, Holly is considering a client's miniature horse as a more affordable training prospect. As she prepares for her visit to Toyland’s Falabella farm, she looks forward to moving forward with the guide horse training and is eager to involve Josh in the process, potentially making him the first recipient of a trained guide horse.