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title: Team Cocoa- June 8, 2025 - Update!
description: Team Vixen - June 8, 2025 - Update!
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# [Team Cocoa- June 8, 2025 - Update!](https://www.dakotashowdown.com/news/team-cocoa-june-8-2025-update)

 Written by [Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue](https://www.dakotashowdown.com/news/author/gentle-spirit-horses-rescue) | Jun 15, 2025 2:50:15 AM

From trainer Rachel Lund:

Cocoa went on a field trip to the [Powder Basin Equestrian Association](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028549070573413/?__cft__[0]=AZVqwasEYExJqbkPvZuPCK--EPJOT9n_GuznIy0jc3oGJ-FxBXIjr3IhF3Ffu9cWF4NrkHBeV6tqTDvS0gegItMhYglaozn072qwqZ9jAsTMneyMbGPKvTriDAO9ZVnSr9FmePq9zXti1Auv5TJQy0Ko2awdeoKffsp8aR0Xq7Kqrxe2JP-fNHG6mkBw1qlbHZrXtuT0_yOZ7oKVYzbgPBYS&__tn__=-UK-R) for a lesson with the lovely Kirsi Hussa! No photos or video of his arena work this time, but he tried his heart out and the whole day was a big step forward—a really positive experience all around.

 

Highlights from the day:

 

 Hopped right in the trailer

 Traveled like a champ

 Got straight to work, alone in a brand-new arena

 Brought his best manners (and maybe even outclassed his stablemate—but let’s not name names… IYKYK)

 

So proud of Cocoa today! He’s showing all the makings of a truly wonderful partner for the right person.

 

 

 

 

 

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