Eclipse Equestrian- Lindsay Linford & Julia Bostock

01/07/2025

This is perfection 👌

There is a reason, I think, that horsemanship is so hard to teach, and that is because it's truly an art and not a science.

You can go to school for art. You can learn from masters of a particular art form. You can study the chemical composition of your medium and learn about how those mediums behave in different circumstances. You can learn about the history of your art, how it originated and how it's evolved. You can study trends and dabble in different methodologies.

But no matter what, in order to become an artist, you have to experience it. You have obsess over it. You have to go to bed thinking about it and get up thinking about it. You have to become a little bit consumed by it. It drives your passion and your curiosity. You have to dedicate a part of your soul to its inception, creation and development. In some ways, you have to get to the point where you cannot separate yourself from it, as it has become a part of you and you of it.

I have received requests in the past asking me to write more about specific techniques, "how-to's", if you will. I will admit I struggle with this because it feels to me kind of like someone asking me how to have a conversation. I can give you a very general framework, but a conversation is intimate and personal. To write one for someone else would seem to me to be a request to boil down everything that is beautiful and awe-inspiring about horsemanship into base mechanical elements: important, but ultimately in my experience not AS important as the energy, flow and feeling of what is happening between the horse and the human.

Yes, you need a basic skillset to be an artist. You need to know how to hold the brush. You need to know how to choose a canvas. You need to know a thing or two about how your medium behaves and how to bring out the best in it.

But what ultimately creates art is the person behind the tools and the feeling within them. And since no teacher can create this for you, we simply have to try and set up scenarios and allow space and spark inspiration for people to go seek it within themselves.

12/14/2024

A few of my top tips for parents of riders. ☺️

2025 Mental skills workshops for riders, teams, barns, organizations, parents and trainers all booking now. Please be in touch, I would love to help you create success and build teamwork! 💫✨

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11/29/2024

Time for some upgrades!

11/25/2024

SOLD
Ecco Quatro Z is settling into his new home with a lovely junior who will be continuing his development with her trainer’s assistance.

Thank you for bringing your 2nd sales horse to us this year.

11/16/2024

Beautiful, perfect and absolutely accurate

After making the little girl, God said:

“You’ll need something to lean on. Something with substance that will teach you the value of hard work, perseverance, and to never give up. A thing that won’t cast judgment when you mess up in life. Because you will often, it’s just part of growing up and becoming a decent human.”

“You’ll need something whose impressive physical presence must be respected at all times. A being who could break your bones in a whisper but will never break your heart. A creature who will be there for you when you cry for hours after someone you love lets you down. An unspeaking breathing being that will teach you to check all the noise in your head and completely listen to what he is saying.”

“Sometimes in life you need to let go and just hang on. I call this trust. The terrifying ability to follow something blindly out of the conviction of only your heart. It will keep you centered and restore your faith when life happens. When you realize that you are forgettable to the world you won’t be to this creature.”

“Something that will keep you truly humbled yet teach you how to fly!”

“You need to understand the painful reality of death. Sometimes it’s ok to let go. That kindness will always be rewarded before the use of force. And that courage means trusting him to get you safely to the other side.”

“Something to get you out of bed in the trying times. When you feel like you have nothing he will remind you that you are still wanted. Something to give you perspective about what’s really important in life.”

“You’ll need a best friend. Do not take this relationship lightly. It just might save your life someday when you see no out. Treasure it always I’m trusting it to you to take care of for a reason.”

“A creature who will restore your faith about all of the goodness in the world even when you are so broken down that you cast Me aside.”

“In turn with time and healing he will bring you back to Me. Know that your struggle won’t be made alone, and don’t forget to enjoy the ride.”

“So I will make a horse.”
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Credit to Lacey Messick

📸 Photos by Janine ❤️

11/13/2024

UPDATE: SOLD

Feature sales horse for your consideration! Check this handsome gelding out if you are in the market for a jumper prospect destined to be very competitive.

https://www.proequest.com/horse/ecco-quattro-z

11/13/2024

SOLD
Willi leaves us today to start his trek back east to his new family where he will be loved and enjoyed by a mother and 2 daughters ❤️. This adorable pony will certainly make himself a member of the family in no time!

11/13/2024

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Q has found his home with Teresa, and we are looking forward to the updates as these two develop together!

10/26/2024

The DeCurtins family is on fire today! Emerson joins her sister in the winning circle by taking the win on her pony project in the 0.9m

10/25/2024

Congratulations, Scarlett DeCurtins! Last year she won the finals for the 1m section of the Eclipse Medal Finals, and this year she won the 1.10m Eclipse Medal Finals!!



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08/31/2024

ATTENTION ALL EQUESTRIANS!

A young, extremely hard working, angelic student of mine is seeking assistance in raising awareness and hopefully creating a positive EC rule change. As it stands, in order to participate in the National CET Medal Finals, one of our most prestigious titles for upcoming riders, you must be a Canadian Citizen. Understandably so, with this program Equestrian Canada is trying to promote the riders that Canada is producing by not allowing American citizens to participate. HOWEVER, in circumstances such as Scarlett’s, this rule is no longer serving its purpose.
➡️Scarlett has been a student of mine, and a resident in Canada since 2019 (so since she was 9 years old!)
➡️Her family has permanent resident status in Canada, have been paying Canadian taxes, and have completed all they can on their end to finalize their Citizenship, which the timeframes thereof are outside of their control and in the hands of our government
➡️She has trained and only competed in Canada for the last 5 years, which is almost the whole of her riding career.

Scarlett has been one of the hardest working students I have had the pleasure of teaching. Her Sportsmanship and positive attitude has not only been noticed by anyone who has met her, it has also been awarded by Jump Alberta at the 2023 Awards Gala. This last year she was finally able to purchase her own horse! And shortly after, all of her hard work started coming to fruition with her most successful season yet, boasting many wins in the medals. Now as we all know, that is just the beginning and to qualify for our National Medal Finals she would still need to produce a top 4 finish at Regional Finals. However, as it stands now, if she makes the ride off, she will be asked to sit it out to make sure the qualifying spot goes to a Canadian Citizen. This lovely young lady has earned the momentum she has created for herself, and deserves the opportunity to challenge herself and demonstrate the skills she has developed as a rider **in Canada**.
If you made it this far into this post, thank you. If you believe the ruling should be adjusted to include Permanent Residents of Canada, please take the time to sign this petition.
And if you are super motivated or passionate on the topic, the DeCurtins family is collecting letters of support as well!
Much love and appreciation for your help ❤️

4 signatures are still needed! Allow Canadian Permanent Residents to Compete in CET Medal National Finals

08/30/2024

Here is a simple, straightforward and very useful 8 year old gelding in search of his next home. He was put on the back burner while his owner stepped into motherhood, but is getting fit and ready to go! Currently showing 3’-3’3 and, with a few more miles, he will happily go beyond that in both rings. More of a kick ride, and would tolerate someone with a “hot seat”.
Priced mid 5 fig

08/20/2024

We have a wonderful lease opportunity coming available!

Our working student is off to university in 2 weeks and is offering her horse for a one year lease while she gets adjusted.

Beluga is a 9 year old grey gelding, currently showing 1.15-1.20m. Fun, competitive jumper with springs for legs (so if a big springy jump makes you nervous, this probably isn’t the horse for you). He has a little personality to keep you from getting bored, but solid flatwork and is a trooper who tries hard from all the distances.

Champion in the 1.15m the last two shows, and jumped all the naturals in the jumper derbies.

Currently lives in a private outdoor pen, but is good with indoor or outdoor living. However, no group turn out during a lease, please.

For more detail, CALL me at 1 (403) 336-6147.

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07/08/2024

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Lululemon found the ideal situation for her with a great family in Vancouver!
Thank you and .b.psych for sending this wonderful little horse to us to showcase. We may have only had her a short period but we truly enjoyed every minute with this sweetie.