Lopes Equine Services

01/12/2024

This cold snap came in quick! To help my horse and mule to stay warm, they get a warm soupy mash twice a day, extra hay and bedding along with warm winter layers to ensure they are comfortable. The soupy mash ensures they stay hydrated to avoid Impaction colic (eek!) training horses are stalled for the weekend and will be hand walked so they stay out of the nasty wind.

01/11/2024

Rio is one of my favourite client horses, and tonight we had a fantastic ride where a lot of things clicked for him. His owner works very hard to help condition him as he gets back into working shape and it shows with every ride. We had some tension that was impeding his ability to be soft previously, but today we were able to enter a more mature way of going and loping. He is mentally maturing to handle some more pressure and complex series of maneuvers.

01/10/2024

First Ladies night of 2024!! Here’s to many more 🖤

01/10/2024

R***r is showing his manners while walking on the lunge line in the arena with 3 mares during ladies night!

01/09/2024

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—you can’t get too proud of your horse.

If you’ve got a great horse underneath you, there’s a reason they became great. Just because things are going well doesn’t mean you can stop doing those things. It's a trap that I've fallen into before, and it can be hard to hold yourself accountable when all of a sudden your horse stops working.

Trust in yourself and your training, and keep yourself and your horse accountable. If you want more tips on how to get your brain out of the way when you're running barrels, this article from BarrelRacing.com breaks down some of the tips I use during the winter rodeos that can apply all year long. ➡ https://bit.ly/3vqhcHn.

Saddle Shiloh Saddlery
Saddle pad Classic Equine
Jeans HAALA Denim
Boots Durango Boot
Rollo's physique Purina Performance Horse
Rollo's sassy energy Equinety
Energy to deal with Rollo's sassy energy Community Coffee Western

01/09/2024

01/09/2024

01/09/2024

The first of many 2024 BCRCHA events is a 2 day clinic with Brent Stewart and Kendall Page!

Deb & Dean Hall have graciously donated their wonderful new Indoor facility "Emerald Springs Farm" at 597 - 272nd Street in Aldergrove to host our two day clinic. A Huge shout out and thank you for their generosity and ongoing support of the BC Ranch Club.

12 Riders Maximum – 2 day cost is $475 and includes lunch.

Registration will open Tomorrow, January 9th.

First come, first serve - full payment will be required to secure your spot. Payments to be made by e-Transfer to [email protected]

All Riders must have valid BCRCHA 2024 membership & BC Horse Council Membership.

Auditing is no cost to 2024 BCRCHA Members, $50/day to non-members.

To reserve your spot, please email Victoria at [email protected]!

01/07/2024

Love my barn friends and family 🖤

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01/06/2024

R***r and I had the barn to ourselves tonight 🖤 this stud c**t is so sweet! Walks right up to the gate to get haltered.

01/05/2024

Whenever I try to get this mares ears up for a photo, she reminds me of why her name is Karen 🙄🤣

01/04/2024

Miss Luna 🌘

01/04/2024

R***r 🖤 new full training c**t in for conditioning!

01/02/2024

01/02/2024

For all of those people who are trying to enjoy life with a retired, injured, young or rehabbing horse- you don’t have to ride. Enjoy the grooming, feeding, hand walking, mane braiding and treat training. The small things get overlooked when we’re too focused on the big pictur, and your horse will work better for you if you spend some time on the little things.

10.6K likes, 315 comments. “Riding or Not? It's okay to simply enjoy the company of your horse without needing to ride. Let's break the stigma and appreciate horse ownership in all its forms! Click the link in my bio to watch the full episode.”

12/31/2023

Ladies nights @ Hidden Hills to start up again in the new year. Open to clients and friends if Lopes Equine, the more the merrier! Message for details.

**I am not teaching lessons during this time, but can exercise horses for clients.**

12/31/2023

Ground drove my little mule for the first time! Only her second time saddled and first time with the bit.

12/30/2023

Great advice for ALL disciplines.

Todays tip: “Think of the cost.”

When you’re making a run on a young horse and it isn’t going your way… think of the cost to keep pushing.

A lot of times what I see is professionals will ease up… we’ve already “lost the race.” The horse maybe didn’t handle the pressure. Time to go back to the drawing board. Because actually what most people want… is a long term horse.

What I see sometimes is a horse gets in a jam, gets behind and the rider just pushes. Instead of “we already lost the race” it’s “we have to make up time.” Kick. Pull. Whip. Spur.

What does that actually cost you? If they get a little scared, get discombobulated, or just are struggling mentally. Sometimes, this is totally the riders fault. I see it all the time.

So what does it cost? Months. Years. Endless hours putting back together. Small things can add up to something so quick. Money. Training. Vetting. More than you’ll ever know. So when faced with that crossroads, choose wisely.

12/27/2023

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from my little herd to yours 🖤 I’ll get back to everyone’s messages after the holiday chaos starts to subside.