Reaching Independence
Once a student becomes independent with the basics, it sure is fun to sit back and watch them totally crush everything they’ve learned all on their own👏🏼
Life Lessons From The Back Of A Horse
Anxiety is a powerful emotion!! It’s something many of us live with and have to learn how to navigate. Delphine has had anxiety around loping, she has the skill, but we’ve been focusing on the mental aspect, because the mind is a powerful thing. Horses have taught her that she is stronger then her anxiety…
How many gallons does a horse drink a day?!
Do you know how many GALLONS of water a horse drinks a day?? Less pasture and more dry forages results in horses consuming less water in the winter months. Snow or ice is not an adequate source of water, so as winter approaches, make sure you have a solid plan for your horses to have…
Will To Learn
“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” I think my little 4 year old rider focused on her horse magazine is determined to learn😉
Fly Spray Recipe
Fly Spray Recipe: Mix the following in 3/4 of a gallon of white vinegar: •1/3cup permethrin (the more you use, the better it will work) •squirt of suave shampoo •squirt of suave conditioner •1/2 of the bottle of mineral oil •1/3 bottle of baby oil •1/4 cup lavender or lemon pine-sol •Quite a few drops…
Fear Is A Strong Emotion
I post a lot about confidence, courage and being fearless on here as people grow with horses. And yes, horses are the one of the best teachers of all of those things…but it doesn’t always look so dandy. Fear is a strong emotion, sometimes being bucked off can set a person back, sometimes a your…
Horse Magazine Library
When I was a young rider, there were no options for horse lessons. So my mom subscribed me to every magazine she could. I received multiple magazines a month and looked forward to reading every single one cover to cover. I took every opportunity I could to soak up as much horse knowledge as possible.…
Equine Respect
“Respect is a two-way street. You must be worthy of your leadership role.” This is something I teach on the daily…your horse will only respect you, once you respect them. It is not about force, it is about communication!
Hoof Prints Horse Club
Last JUNIOR HORSE CLUB of the season I am so proud of these 10 little girls, they all love horses and come to class ready to learn!! This month we learned about: Bridle parts. How to read a horses body language through their tail. Proper balanced riding position. Grooming tools. Horse shoe parts. Made horse…
