Tamarak Equestrian

Tamarak Equestrian An individualized, boutique hunter/jumper show and training program. We are located in St.

We focus on building confident, successful riders and producing top quality hunter ponies that are extremely rideable and competitive at the highest levels. Tamarak Equestrian aims to find talented hunter prospects, polish them, and match them up with the right rider. Catharines, ON, approx 1 hour from both the Toronto and Buffalo airports.

You don’t need the fanciest or most expensive horse in the barn to be a top contender➡️ I developed a $4500 pony into a ...
12/05/2025

You don’t need the fanciest or most expensive horse in the barn to be a top contender

➡️ I developed a $4500 pony into a Royal champion with multiple top 10 finishes at USEF Pony Finals.
➡️ As a junior, I routinely beat 6 figure horses on my low-mid 5 figure horse that I found myself.
➡️ I’ve beat warmbloods in the hack on a decent moving thoroughbred.

Before fancy even comes into play, your rounds have to be equally good.

You can beat a better mover if you know how best to sell your own horse in a hack class.

Sure, a big price tag turns heads — but it doesn’t replace skill, partnership, or good training. The horses who win are the ones who are understood, developed, and ridden with feel.

RIDING WELL is always going to be the most consistent ticket to the top.

It’s not about the price tag 💵. It’s about the work, the trust, and the ride.

When you elevate your riding, you elevate your results.

And when you’re ready to make the most of your partnership, send me a DM.

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Sometimes the only thing between you and real progress is a change in environment.You’re out there showing.You’re puttin...
11/28/2025

Sometimes the only thing between you and real progress is a change in environment.

You’re out there showing.
You’re putting in the hours.
You’re doing “everything right.”

But you can’t help feeling a little disappointed with your performance. Why aren’t my horse and I getting better? Why aren’t my rounds more competitive? What am I missing?

You’re trying your best, but your results?
They aren’t changing.

Then you realize maybe it isn’t about trying harder - you’ve been doing that for months - maybe what you need is a fresh set of eyes. A coach who sees the little things you don’t. A program that matches your ambition, not your comfort zone.

So you walk into a new show barn for the first time… and everything shifts.

Suddenly, you have a plan.
Real feedback.
Individual attention.
A trainer who knows how to take you from “almost there” to “ready to ribbon.”

And the results follow — quietly at first, then all at once.
Smoother rounds.
More confidence.
A more rideable, relaxed horse.

Sometimes you need to be lifted to a higher standard that you can’t see right now. Sometimes the thing holding you back isn’t effort — it’s your environment.

And sometimes, that next level is waiting for you in a new program that’s eager to take you there.

✨ If you want to elevate your partnership to greater performance, we have 2 stalls ready and waiting for you.

We know when something or someone isn’t the right fit for us anymore. We can feel it. And it isn’t always some big negat...
11/22/2025

We know when something or someone isn’t the right fit for us anymore. We can feel it. And it isn’t always some big negative emotion; sometimes it’s just that nagging feeling that while we’re content, we’re not fulfilled. And yet so often, we don’t act on it.

Why?

Because we don’t “feel ready”.

I have a hard truth for you about this: you’re never going to feel ready. Readiness isn’t something that comes to you; it’s a ✨choice✨ you make.

Being “ready” is simply choosing to stop letting the fear of the unknown trap you in the comfort zone you know you’ve outgrown.

And you want to know a secret? THINKING about doing something scary is scarier than actually DOING it - you just don’t realize that until after 😉.

Today I challenge you to take 1 step towards something you’ve been holding back on that deep down you KNOW you should do.

Maybe it’s looking for a new part-board.

Maybe it’s pricing out showing gold instead of silver, or silver instead of schooling shows.

Or maybe it’s sending that DM about the program you want to join.

Whatever it is, stop waiting and start moving.

Congrats to the 2025 recipient of the Berylyn Tamarak Perpetual Trophy, Crown Ridge Finnegan, ridden by Penelope Morassu...
11/10/2025

Congrats to the 2025 recipient of the Berylyn Tamarak Perpetual Trophy, Crown Ridge Finnegan, ridden by Penelope Morassutti 🏆

Fun facts:
- Penelope’s older sister was one of the riders on last year’s winner
- Crown Ridge Finnegan is by Stockham Commander M, just like our homebred brothers Carter & Parker, and Tamarak grads Morton’s Harkin & Mackay’s Show N Tell.

✨ Remember when horse shows were fun? ✨If showing has started feeling more stressful than satisfying — the pressure, the...
11/09/2025

✨ Remember when horse shows were fun? ✨

If showing has started feeling more stressful than satisfying — the pressure, the politics, the endless hustle — maybe it’s time for a change.

There was a time in my riding career when I went home from almost show feeling like a failure, no matter what ribbons I got. I felt constantly under pressure to be perfect and win, and even when I did win, I was made to feel like I didn’t deserve it.

That version of me and that type of showing experience is just a distant memory now. And it made me into the kind of trainer who will never allow that to be the experience my students have.

Our program is built around what riding is supposed to be: good horses, supportive people, and a trainer who keeps it light but still focused, and competitive but still fun.

We still love showing, and we still strive to perform our best — it just looks and feels different. Less egos, more encouragement. Less chaos, more confidence. Because when you and your horse are relaxed and happy, the results take care of themselves.

🐴 Send us a DM if you’re ready to ride, learn, and laugh again ❤️

When you put the horse first - the rest will follow.Care is a top priority in our program and one of the things we are c...
11/05/2025

When you put the horse first - the rest will follow.

Care is a top priority in our program and one of the things we are complimented on most often. Well-bedded stalls, knowledgeable staff, a quality feed program, and small enough numbers for individual attention are just a few of the ways we maximize the care your horse receives. Access to our Bemer system is also included in full board, and we have our own in house CEMT in .

But even beyond that, I will always go to bat for your horse. It’s easy to get caught up in chasing points and ribbons, but the horse is the foundation of our ability to do that.

If you want to try a division I don’t think your horse is ready for, I’m going to be honest with you about that. If your horse is injured or unwell, we’re not showing. If your horse is showing signs of pain or stress, we’re taking a step back until we figure it out.

When we listen to our horses, they tell us what they need — safety, care, trust, and confidence. These are the things that create lasting results in and out of the ring.

Because when a horse feels understood, supported, and happy in their work, that’s when the 🪄magic🪄 happens.

Sometimes the best thing a coach can do for you is to tell you “not yet”.It’s easy to get excited about our big goals, b...
10/28/2025

Sometimes the best thing a coach can do for you is to tell you “not yet”.

It’s easy to get excited about our big goals, but there are always smaller goals we can check off along the way.

I don’t want you to go into the ring and merely survive it - I want you to do WELL. I want you to have a round where your horse looks good and you executed a ride to be proud of.

A horse show is where we test what we already know and the skills we already have. Home is where we experiment with new things.

Your safety is important.
Your confidence is important.
The same goes for your horse.

Being patient never hurts, but being impatient certainly can.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PONY RIDERS NOW THROUGH THE END OF 2025!There is nothing we know better than WINNING pony hunters. We ...
10/22/2025

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PONY RIDERS NOW THROUGH THE END OF 2025!

There is nothing we know better than WINNING pony hunters. We have produced ponies that have and still continue to earn top placings with multiple riders at the Royal, Pony Finals, WIHS, Devon, and Harrisburg. Our pony riders have gone on to be professionals.

This is where you want to be if you are ready to work hard at making your goals your reality.

We have decided to open up 2 stalls in our fully renovated pony barn at a reduced price (with 2 pricing tier options) for show clients with ponies.

We are ready to reclaim our pony dominance, and if you want in, now is the time to lock in at a very competitive rate.

DM for details

Next in our Playoffs Roundup is Jordan.Jordan not only put in beautifully consistent rounds on her horse, Rex, but also ...
10/15/2025

Next in our Playoffs Roundup is Jordan.

Jordan not only put in beautifully consistent rounds on her horse, Rex, but also had some great trips on Mickey D, who she picked up as a last minute ride that she hasn’t jumped since Silver 2! She was 3rd on the podium in the 3’ open with Rex, and just narrowly missed 3rd with Mickey as well.

With the stress of juggling 2 horses with 3 divisions all running at the same time, we’re super proud of how you were able to stay focused in the ring, ride with clarity, and make informed and intentional decisions 👌👌. Not only are you great to coach, but you’re the kind of person the whole team loves to have around.

Also can we get a round of applause for how fabulous Rex looks and goes for 25?! It’s a true testament to the work Jordan puts in to maintaining him at such a high level.

Next for our Playoffs Roundup is Sydney!Syd had fantastic rides all week to pin in all of her hunter rounds and just mis...
10/10/2025

Next for our Playoffs Roundup is Sydney!

Syd had fantastic rides all week to pin in all of her hunter rounds and just missed the ribbons in a very fast 0.65 mini prix. We also cannot thank Sydney enough for all her help during the week - we would have been the queens of the struggle bus on Thursday without her 😂.

Most of all though, we are so proud of how you’ve carried yourself through this season. You tried new things with both horses, and when you faced adversity, you gave yourself grace and chose to prioritize building back up in a positive way that would benefit you and your horse. It really demonstrated how much you’ve matured as an athlete and horsewoman, and it’s been a privilege to be part of your growth. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and Windslow ❤️

And lastly, we have to give a special shout out to Jude, who also came a long way this year by embracing her new role as a hunter. Jude is available for in barn lease or part board if anyone is looking for a fun superstar to join our team with!

Address

2835 Oille Street
Saint Catharines, ON
L2R6P7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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