MH Equine

01/18/2025

HOODIES!

Pick style (hoodie $60 or crew $50), color (shown below picture) and size (XS-4XL). This is a unisex fit. Youth sizes can be ordered as well. Order would be in by mid February.

Pre-payment is required. Please e-transfer: [email protected]

01/17/2025

Trying something new this year, BARN BUDS. An opportunity to hang out, work on unmounted skills, be at the farm, discuss farm/horse/animal topics such as mineral, fencing, worming (the possibilities and options are endless really).

There is going to be groups for this:
YOUTH Ages 7-18 (1st Friday of the month)
ADULT 18+ (3rd Friday of the month)
FAMILY (Spring 2025)

01/17/2025

01/17/2025

A few weeks ago we posted a link looking for feedback for our lesson program. Thank you so much to all that filled out a form. As an incentive we are drawing for a FREE RIDING LESSON.

Lisa Groat you are the winner. 🙂

If you are interested in being put on a wait list for horse riding lessons, please fill out this form. This will help us plan our upcoming spring schedule.

01/15/2025

Just wanted to share some beautiful pieces of art from a very special student. Thanks Cadence 🐴🐴🐴

01/13/2025

🐴🤠🐴HORSE RIDING LESSONS🐴🤠🐴

A fun and informative 3 hour workshop for kids aged 7-14, focused around horses. Safe and experienced lesson horses and quality tack is supplied. If you want to attend this with your own horse, that can also be arranged.

The dates I have booked in St. Paul are Jan 31, Feb 13, Mar 28, Apr 17. This should line up no school days for NLSD and St. Paul Education.

Text us at 780-614-4874 to register. Limited spots available.

01/04/2025

01/02/2025

Happy New Year to you all! I hope you had time to recharge over the Christmas holidays. Many great rides and memories were made here in 2024. I took a step away from training outside client horses, and evolved the lesson program. Spent a lot of time hauling to some fun rodeos and events with some older students. Made a lot of trail miles. So greatful for supportive clients, and amazing horses in my life. Looking forward to seeing you and your 4 legged friends in 2025. 💥🐴

12/20/2024

Looking to purchase used riding boots of all sizes. Message me if you have a pair you would like to sell.
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12/17/2024

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If you are looking for a gift for the horse lover in your life, we have gift certificates for riding lessons available.

12/12/2024

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We are burning the midnight oil tonight, working on new and exciting things. I know it is winter, but for the first time ever I will be offering lessons in the spring as I am no longer farming. So I have lots of planning to do and I would appreciate input. No obligation to take a lesson spot, but your feedback will help design our spring programs.

For those that have been waiting an eternity that never had an opportunity to get in with me, now is your time to speak up for a spot for when it is warm and we can ride outside again.

💥As an incentive, all those who take the time to fill out a form will be entered to win a special prize. We will make a draw in the new year.💥

If you are interested in being put on a wait list for horse riding lessons, please fill out this form. This will help us plan our upcoming spring schedule.

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

Today I was teaching a biomechanics lesson and was working with a client on lengthening her leg while she rode, and improving how she used her hip muscles on her horse. We were working on that idea of creating space in your hips to wrap around a horse, and learning to separate use of the upper and lower leg. We referenced riders who are good to watch and emulate their lower leg position.
Watching great riders and trying to mirror them is an awesome training tool, but . . . .

Remember, your body type is unique. Your genetics and coordination and sense of feel and balance is yours. You will always carry your style, based on how you move, think, and react. You can have a style (even if you aren’t an expert rider).

It’s easy to get caught up in the loop of how you “should” ride.

I “should” put my heel down.

I “should” lift my chin.

I “should” bend my elbow more.

Sure, that’s all probably true. However, don’t get so caught up on the “should’s” that you forget to feel and listen to your horse. If they are moving well, using themselves athletically, and seem happy, then they like how you are riding. You are communicating well with them, and at the end of the day, that is most important. You can strive to do all the “shoulds,” because goals are important, but don’t discredit your abilities because you have a different style. I can show you lots of successful riders who would not get an A+ for classical position.

12/03/2024

Tip for today: BE. PROUD. OF YOURSELF.

Do not let someone that is not out there doing this bring you down. There are a million people that will judge you. A million more that will tell you you can’t do it. Those people don’t matter. Celebrate small wins and be proud of yourself. It’s ok to share how far you’ve come. This is hard! It is not easy to take 1000lbs animal and turn it into your flawless dance partner.

If it was your goal to go to a jackpot and you went. Be proud. If it’s your goal to get a 5D check, and you did, be proud! It doesn’t matter how small or insignificant the goal is to others, if you’re out there crushing them, be proud of yourself.

Keep people on your team who truly want you to do better.