Misty River Equine

08/30/2024

And that’s a wrap for summer 2024 lessons!! What a busy, and incredible summer! It was so fun having a larger group of students back this summer, along with a few new students!

Regular barn classes were a new requirement for each student this summer, and I’m so happy with how it worked out! I truly enjoyed watching my students grow as more well rounded equestrians, as well as watching the friendships build with the larger groups of horse loving kids!

A huge thank you to Maegan and Madi for all of their help with lessons this summer! You two made our younger lessons run so much smoother, and were a huge help with chores around the barn as well! It was a pleasure watching both of your skill and knowledge develop through the summer as you helped out, and watching your enjoyment with helping! 🥰

Also a huge thank you to all parents who committed to lessons this summer and faithfully brought your riders. The support is so appreciated! It was a pleasure teaching your children! I look forward to having students back in a couple weeks for a bit of riding and some barn classes (more info on this will be sent out)!

Happy back to school everyone!🐴

08/15/2024

Have you heard?!

MRE’s summer showcase is back! Join us next Saturday, August 24th at 1pm as our lesson students demonstrate all of their hard work and learning from the summer. It will be a fantastic afternoon of fun! Come and see what Misty River Equine is all about! 😍🐴

07/22/2024

Looking for some help putting in hay tomorrow afternoon. If anyone is available, we’d love to have you join! 😁

06/18/2024

I think one of my favourite things as a coach with new littles, is quietly taking off the lead rope for the first time and seeing their face when they realize they are riding by themselves. It’s priceles. every. single. time 😆😍

These little ladies rode all by themselves for the first time today, and they rocked it! So much confidence, and they had so much fun. 🐴

06/11/2024

Rainy days are no problem for us! We pulled out our trusty old barrel friend to practice our riding today. 🐴 These brand new riders practiced their position and rein use. A perfect way to practice these important skills, without the added challenge of a horse!

05/16/2024

Another beautiful day in the arena! All 3 ponies got out for a ride today. 🐴😍

05/13/2024

Welcoming students back to the barn today after maternity leave! A bitter sweet day, but it was so much fun to see the smiling facing again!

And no babysitter for May means the baby tags along. She loved watching the horses, and even had a snooze 😴 I can’t wait to see the rest of my students return over the next couple months! 🐴🐎

04/30/2024

**Looking for someone to fill my space for this weekend**

Due to an unforeseen circumstance I am no longer able to attend this incredible clinic. My spot is for Friday (1 clinic ride and 1 mock show ride) and Saturday (2 clinic rides and 1 mock show ride). Please contact me and we can work something out (I’d be willing to even give you a deal 😅)!

04/15/2024

Resharing for any parents who may have missed this! 🐴

‼️Here is the news everyone has been waiting for!

Yes, I do plan to offer lessons this year to a larger group than I had last year, and I am so excited!! 😍🎉 I am however still keeping my workload smaller than I had before the baby, as priorities have definitely changed. 💕

We have 3 different lesson packages to choose from this year. Each package includes at least one required barn lesson, as there is so much more to horses than just riding. I firmly believe that anyone riding needs to learn everything behind the scenes that makes riding possible. This develops better, more well rounded riders.

Returning students will be given priority for riding spaces, but barn lessons (package 3) is opened to new students!

🔸If you are looking to join our barn classes this summer or would like to be added to our riding lesson waitlist, please send me a message!

🔸 Returning students- please head over to our private group to check out my detailed post on lessons, and then contact me to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited!!

04/03/2024

‼️Here is the news everyone has been waiting for!

Yes, I do plan to offer lessons this year to a larger group than I had last year, and I am so excited!! 😍🎉 I am however still keeping my workload smaller than I had before the baby, as priorities have definitely changed. 💕

We have 3 different lesson packages to choose from this year. Each package includes at least one required barn lesson, as there is so much more to horses than just riding. I firmly believe that anyone riding needs to learn everything behind the scenes that makes riding possible. This develops better, more well rounded riders.

Returning students will be given priority for riding spaces, but barn lessons (package 3) is opened to new students!

🔸If you are looking to join our barn classes this summer or would like to be added to our riding lesson waitlist, please send me a message!

🔸 Returning students- please head over to our private group to check out my detailed post on lessons, and then contact me to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited!!

03/22/2024

Living off property from the horses, I don’t get to see them playing around too often anymore so it was so much fun watching them last evening!

Can anyone spot who the problem causer is? I’ll give you a hint- he is big and black, and might be named Dakota 😆🤪

02/23/2024

A little look at tonight’s barn class 😍

Our first group talked about horse breeds and different riding disciplines. We had a little watch party with videos of different disciplines. Of course reining was first! 😍💁🏼‍♀️ And of course we had to have some popcorn 🍿

Our second group continued on with health care from last week, and discussed the importance of and the schedule for vaccinations, teeth, deworming and hoof care. We made up a yearly schedule for all of the above, and priced out what it would cost for the year.

Does anyone know the proper schedule for hoof trimming, and what we call the person who does this? Bonus points if you spell it right. 😆🙊

02/17/2024

A couple super fantastic classes at the barn on Thursday! Our young group learned about horse names (mare, gelding, etc) and about how we measure horses. We measured each other to figure out if we were horses or ponies! 😆 Does anyone know what unit horses are measured in?? 👋

Our older group practiced taking the horses vital signs and all about the importance of proper health care.

Here’s a tricky question- does anyone know what a normal temperature is for a horse? 🌡️

02/07/2024

A little late posting 🙊 but we had so much fun at the barn last week!

Our first group learned about stall cleaning, and we practiced with mini stalls 😍 Cornmeal was our sawdust, chocolate chips for manure, apple juice for p*e spots and we used forks as our manure forks. So much fun!! We also discussed when and why we would have a horse in a stall, various bedding options, manure management, and safe stall cleaning practices.

Our second group began learning their pony parts, followed by reviewing and practicing colours and markings. We read multiple sale adds and had to choose the correct picture based on the description, and wrote their own sale add for my horses. We had such great discussion, and so much fun! 🐴

I can’t wait for tomorrow, and all the learning we’re going to do this week! 😁

01/30/2024

The book order has gone in, but don’t let that stop you from registering! I can always order more! 😍 We start this Thursday, and I cannot wait to see everyone! 🐴

01/24/2024

I’m going to place the book order on Saturday! If you are wanting to register, but haven’t yet, now is your time! 😍🐴

01/22/2024

Book orders are going to be going in very soon! Get your registrations in while there’s still time. I’ve got some super fun activities up my sleeve 😍

01/18/2024

Registrations are coming in! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Contact me today, or follow the link for registration. 🐴

https://form.jotform.com/210284247175252

01/16/2024

Just a couple weeks to get booked in for our winter courses! This will be such a fun way for the kiddos to get started back at the barn. 🐴Message me to book your spot!

12/27/2023

Just a few days left to get our $20 off discount!! Book your spot before January 1st to receive this discount. Your kiddos won’t want to miss this one! Open to all ages, and even to new students. 😍🐴

12/21/2023

My little Christmas present to you- book your spot before January 1st, and receive your book for free ($20 value)!! 🤩🐴🎄

12/18/2023

Have your kiddos been missing their barn time? Do you have a child that would like to spend some time in the barn to see if they like the horses? Then here is your opportunity! 🐴

‼️ Registration is open to NEW and returning students ‼️ So if you’ve been on my waitlist, here’s your chance to get in the barn!!

This winter (February 1st- March 28th) I’ll be offering an 8 week horse care class. Students in course 1 will work through a book that is packed full of amazing information, beautiful pictures, and worksheets. They’ll learn essential information about horse behaviour, breeds, common illnesses, hoof and health care, and much more.

Course 2 is designed for students preparing to test rider levels. This course will work through the Equestrian Canada Western Learn to Ride book, giving students indepth information on caring for horses. This course will have projects and even a tiny bit of home work for students.

Contact me for more information, or to register your child! 🐴

🎉🎄Bonus!! As a little Christmas present to you, if you register by January 1st, you’ll receive your book for free ($20 value)!

10/14/2023

She figured that if she’s going to be helping me coach, she has to read our new lesson plan book too 😆🐎

10/05/2023

The best little lesson sidekick! 😍🐎 At this rate, she’s going to know how to ride before she’s even been on a horse 😆

09/12/2023

I’m coming out of maternity leave for a day, and you won’t want to miss it! If you have been looking to get yourself certified with equine first aid, and the confidence to help your horse when they really need it, now is your time!

Contact me, or follow the link to register!

https://form.jotform.com/90606211744249

08/14/2023

This could only mean one thing! We’re getting horse show ready! I wasn’t able to make it to a reining show this year, but I’m so excited to be heading down to our favourite fun show in Napan this weekend. And I’m bringing a student along for the very first time!! 😍😍

08/01/2023

What I missed most about riding- coaching on horse back! 😍 It sure is nice to be back in the saddle post baby!

07/31/2023

I think it was time for a new pair! 😅 Thanks to Northstream for another fantastic shopping experience! 🥰

07/21/2023

As some of you many know, we are back to lessons!! 🎉 It’s so nice to have a few of my students back for the summer, but I am certainly missing the rest of you. I am looking forward to the day when I can bring everyone back! 💕

But for now, enjoy this little rider making Dakota look like a champ 😍

07/08/2023

I’m looking for a hay elevator to borrow sometime within the next couple weeks. If anyone somewhat local has one they would be willing to lend or rent, it would be so appreciated!

Also, looking for a good crew of people to help put hay in sometime in the next couple weeks. Any and all help would be so appreciated! 😁🐴