Meet the ponies (and horse) currently owned by Tamarak… and learn the tag lines they’re known by 😉
This is one of the things in the industry that I would love to change the conversation around. Changing programs can be so scary and stressful for people, and it really doesn’t need to be.
When someone is truly in your corner, they want the best for you no matter what.
I have and will always happily help move on clients who have outgrown me and are ready to go further than I can take them.
When I get an inquiry from someone who doesn’t necessarily suit my program, I’m happy to make a recommendation to another trainer who might be a better match.
If my teaching style doesn’t work the best for you, no hard feelings. Not every program is right for every horse/rider. That doesn’t mean it’s not a good program or you’re not a good student, it’s just not the right fit.
No matter how long or short your time in my program is, I’m always going to be cheering for you and you are always welcome here. I have riders who are no longer with me who still come by my stalls to say hi and catch up. That’s just the vibe we roll with.
When all is said and done, we’re meant to be a COMMUNITY of people brought together by our love for horses. We all have to make decisions about what’s best for us and our horses, but we don’t have to be divided by it.
The beautiful Riviera finishing 7th under saddle in a big and very impressive group of 3 year olds at the LG Cup Qualifier. Thank you (and congrats!) to @summershaikh and @andrews.equestrian for giving me the ride on Vie this weekend ❤️
When you accidentally turn the jumper into a hunter pony 🙊
When this pony first came to me, he went in a very tight, upright frame and needed constant management or he would rush. Ears back, tail swishing nonstop, very tense.
This video is just under 3 months after he came. I never once rode him in draw reins, bungees, a chambon, etc. And only near the end did I switch him out of a plain snaffle.
A consistent and predictable hand with suppleness and balance work will teach your horse to truly relax and move into soft contact. My favourite comment I got about this guy from someone in my barn was “wow, he looks like he enjoys being ridden now”.
It won’t happen overnight, and every horse learns at its own pace. This pony is only one example of several horses/ponies that I’ve done this with, each on its own timeline. You absolutely CAN achieve the carriage you want without going out and buying a bunch of fancy tack.
We had some technical difficulties with the live today, so here’s a brief summary of the key points for each question.
1. What is the care like at Tamarak?
2. What kind of riders do we accommodate?
3. What is our show schedule?
If you have any further questions, shoot me a DM. Currently 2 stalls available for July ✌️
The difference a year (or even just a few months!) can make is truly incredible.
This pony was a whole lot of patience, sweat, and tears, but boy was he ever worth it. He went from tripping over canter poles, kicking flower boxes, and being terrified in the ring to jumping around at the Royal in a year.
We kept showing up, we kept putting in the work, and so did he. TEAM WORK truly is what makes the dream works!
Are you ready to challenge yourselves and see how far you can go?
From one of the lowest points in my riding career to one of the highest highs in less than a year. This is how I took my biggest setback and used it as an opportunity to pivot and aim higher.
Have questions for me? Something you’d like my help working through? This one is for 🫵 YOU!
I’m offering a 15 minute, 1:1 zoom call to discuss a topic of your choice. Dealing with performance anxiety? Having a problem with your green pony? This is your opportunity to get a personalized walk through for whatever element you think is holding you back.
The catch? There’s only 1 spot available! The first person to DM me this emoji 🦄 will claim it.
If you missed out this time but would like me to make this a regular offer you can subscribe to, let me know!
*Note: if you are a junior, you will need to have a parent/guardian present for the call, per safe sport regulations ✌️
What is Tamarak Equestrian really about?
With show season rapidly approaching, let’s remember the truth about showing (that isn’t talked about enough)…
At a show, you are judged on a tiny snippet of riding time. On one set of jumps. And in the hunters/equitation, your results are usually based on only one person’s opinion.
Do you really think that is the most accurate representation of your ability? 🚫
Ribbons (usually) just tell us who rode the best round at that given moment on that given day - not getting one doesn’t mean that you’re not also a great rider. If you focus on personal wins instead of ribbon wins, you will be in a better headspace to keep growing and improving.
#mindset #mindsetmatters #mindsetcoach #selfimprovement #progressnotperfection #equestrian #pony #ponyhunter #welsh
When I introduce the idea of a positive mindset, I often hear “so I’m just supposed to be happy all the time?” 🚫 That is NOT what having a positive mindset means.
Having a positive mindset doesn’t mean we ignore our mistakes or negative feelings, it means that we choose to reframe them and think about them differently. You can still have your moments of sadness and disappointment, we just don’t stay in those feelings and dwell on it.
#mindset #positivemindset #mindsetcoach #mindsetmatters #equestrian #warmblood #selfimprovement #selflove
