08/17/2026
After an incredible weekend competing in three courses at the Mountain Trail Challenge on the Killian Trail this past Saturday, Victor and I felt our journey with Silverado wouldn't be complete until we finally conquered his fear of entering deep water. On our way home, we stopped by one of our favorite parks, Allardale Park, to find the perfect practice area.
After hiking around to find the right spot, we put in the work, and I am so proud to share that in just 10 minutes, we had a major breakthrough! We successfully rode Silverado in and out of the water. It was such a rewarding end to a busy weekend, and it really highlighted the value of patience and consistent, positive training. I’m so grateful to have shared this milestone with Victor and to see our amazing boy, Silverado, conquer such a daunting obstacle with so much confidence. Feeling incredibly proud of our progress together!