Springbank Equestrian

10/20/2024

I picked out all 4 hooves!!! While this may seem like a minor achievement to most, I'd like to note that this feat has taken me 3 months to accomplish.

July of this year I decided to take on another mule. This one however has a traumatic past. Mules are often very misunderstood and to often people get them thinking they're just like horses. Let me be very clear on this though, mules ARE NOT like horses. They're stubborn, insanely smart, stubborn, opinionated, selective on who their people are, stubborn, loyal to their human, loath to forgive mistreatment and one of the sweetest animals going if you treat them appropriately.

Three months in, and she'll stand in cross ties; let me brush her all over (except her belly); has mostly stopped ripping her tail out; and allows others to halter her. Yet while I can pick her feet out, forget trimming them. Her front feet are in horrific shape but gaining her trust and teaching her that humans are okay are far more important to me than just drugging her and man handling her into allowing a farrier underneath her. Not only that but I value my farrier and man can this mule kick. Her back foot can come forward toward your head faster than you can blink.

Slowly but surely she's learning to trust. Slowly but surely she's releasing her trauma. Slowly but surely she's letting us see that there's a sweet molly mule in there.

Three months in and I can pick out all four hooves and that for me is enough. ❤️

08/16/2024

After much consideration and discussion with the rest of my show team and Mother Nature, I've made the decision to postpone this weekend's horse show. As with many other events, we just can't catch a break with this weather.

Currently for Renfrew, and I suspect much of the Valley, the Weather Network has issued a Special Weather Statement calling for amounts of 40 - 80 mm of rain.

With safety of both our competitors and horses first and foremost we will be moving the horse show to August 31st. The registration link will remain open so there will be no need to register again.

My apologies, but let's face it, as riders, coaches and judges, it's no fun showing in rainy, muddy weather and first and foremost, I want this show to be a fun, safe showing experience for all.

I look forward to seeing you all on the 31st!!

08/06/2024

Look at these adorable little creations made by one of our generous horse show sponsors Little Red Crochet . You can never have enough ponies to snuggle or bonnets for your real life ponies so reach out to them for any of your custom orders!d

08/05/2024

14 more days to go before the 2nd show of the summer here at Springbank Equestrian. Entries are open at https://form.jotform.com/242167205887261 . Make sure you get them in by August 14th.

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/07/2024

The 2024 Sponsorship package is ready! Do you or someone you know want to support local sport? As with any other sport, more support from businesses and individuals means we can keep costs low and provide a fabulous experience for our riders.

More sponsorship options are available on the Sponsorship Form. https://form.jotform.com/240815832596262

05/22/2024

Okay seriously! How cute are these pony ribbons for my Lead Line competitors??? Thanks so much for such a great job! You exceeded my expectations ❤ Stay tuned for pics of the rest of the ribbons as I unbox things.

05/21/2024

Join us June 30th; August 18th and/or October 5th! If you want to get your horse out and about and have some fun without travelling all the way into Ottawa then we hope you'll consider our series. We're offering both English and Western dressage tests from leadline up to Training level as well as jumper classes starting at 0.40 metres up to 1 metre.

Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/240777742646265

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. PM for that information package.

04/28/2024

There's nothing quite like being able to rest a while on your baby cause they've grown up enough to have your back.

11/04/2023

Was a snuggly kind of day at the farm today. Nothing better than a little horse time after a long week.

10/24/2023

New for the 2023/2024 school year! Limited space so book your spot early. Open to riders aged 6 - 12.

Registration form can be found at https://forms.office.com/r/BRNdcD1WFJ

09/02/2023

Horses are highly effective at mirroring and responding to the attitudes and behaviors of the humans with whom they are working. This, coupled with the physical act of riding has been shown to be a powerful physical and mental health therapy.

08/22/2023

When mom won't buy you the bling browband you want, you just make your own 🤦‍♀️

07/17/2023

Pretty sure Guinness and Notty were planning their escape while the girls were chatting.

07/05/2023

Not sure if it's laziness or she just thinks it's just to hot out to even stand up to eat 🤦‍♀️😅

05/29/2023

Show prep can be a real family affair around here. ❤