East ‘n West Horsemanship

06/12/2024

But also a little sneak preview of what these days look like 🥰❤️

06/12/2024

Fourth video :) as you can see in May Indiana was still very protective of himself

06/12/2024

Third video :)

06/12/2024

This is the second video :) hopefully they post in order! I do speak about how worried and protective he was of himself, not super keen on touch, or approach, and he didn’t really tolerate being sent away either (he sometimes would charge toward me with his head in the air ready to fight) his self preservation is very strong

06/12/2024

These videos are all from May 20th, Indiana has improved substantially since these, in fact he greets me at the gate most of the time now and he’s no longer wearing his halter, but this is a progression video series 🙂

There are a lot of videos but I have to upload them 1 at a time so I’ll label them, this is the first 🙂

06/11/2024

These videos I’m going to post throughout the day are from May 20th, I’ve got lots of updates on Indiana, and he has progressed majorly throughout the last few weeks, I’m so proud of him and excited to share our journey ❤️ it feels in honour of him to not post in real time as in real time I am still digesting and processing all that he’s taught me ❤️

06/11/2024

These videos I’m going to post throughout the day are from May 29th, I’ve got lots of updates on Indiana, and he has progressed majorly throughout the last few weeks, I’m so proud of him and excited to share our journey ❤️ it feels in honour of him to not post in real time as in real time I am still digesting and processing all that he’s taught me ❤️

06/05/2024

Indiana is still a slow start, he keeps me humble every day when I try to take one step forward, some days we do, some days we take 3 back. Today it took me 20 minutes to catch him, 3 days ago he walked right up to me 🤷🏻‍♀️ I discovered he likes when I sing… (I think he’s the only one) 🙊 he let me brush his whole body today, as well as spray down his mane and brush his mane and forelock 🥰 every day is a new day with the special and odd creature. Some days he forgets he’s supposed to be wild and makes me feel like he may be domesticated and other days I know for sure there will always be a part of him who will be wild, just like me ❤️

I’m grateful for this journey with him, I see so much of me in him and so much of him in me… the saying goes :

“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”

I’m pretty sure I found my “someone” to run just as wild beside me ❤️

05/27/2024

I’m posting this video for the “good, bad and ugly” this behaviour was/is quite common with Indiana, he isn’t super comfortable with me being on his right side, and when I first got him he also was like this on his left - he’s very protective of himself and I didn’t react too much to his reaction as before I approached him he was giving me all the signs not to - his neck and ear was cocked on me, his skin was really twitchy, but I know there are moments I have to push past his “no” to establish some communication and leadership opportunities. The video is cut short but I continued to pet on him and release, approach/release until he softened his head and neck some more and let me pet on him with less discomfort ❤️

05/27/2024

This video and the previous one are both from May 16th, Indiana was not super keen on touch, or approach, he still has days, some days I can approach, and some days it’s a lot of pressure/release … some days he walks up to me, some days he snorts with his head high and runs away or charges towards me, it’s certainly been a journey with this special boy but I couldn’t imagine doing it with any other horse ❤️

05/27/2024

I had posted these videos on Instagram not realizing they hadn’t been posted to Facebook as well - so get ready for an incoming of video postings on Indiana, from the last two weeks! ❤️

05/21/2024

10/25/2022

- I thank the Lord every day for blessing me with this horse. ❤️

📸: .skies.photography

09/24/2022

No filter needed…what a beautiful place to be.

-training

09/23/2022

Tube is the best assistant trainer 🥰 thanks .skies.photography for the casual pics of Tube wondering why I haven’t fed him while I teach 😛

08/21/2022

Love Doug’s program ❤️

08/07/2022

- me and these 3 hooligans are off on an adventure tomorrow morning down south to do some cowhorse’n 😍

07/23/2022

Grateful to ride good horses ❤️

07/20/2022

🔊 on 🙊🙊

We celebrate the little things here at East ‘n West 🙊🙊🙊 OTTB Sebastian learning to be more polite with his shoulders 🥰

07/02/2022

Cheesin ‘cause I finally got a 3rd ride on this sweet 2 year old - due to no fault of her own she’s had a few weeks off since we were busy with the move, but stoked to get back at it with her and get her listed for sale 🥰
Custom Smart Spook x Shining Enterprise (Durable Shine) - definitely wish I could keep this gal ❤️❤️❤️

06/28/2022

We’re just over here making pens and hanging gates in the best way we know how! 😛🙈 and yes- we’ve fixed it 😝

06/25/2022

Keeping these boys in shape even when the rain sets in!

06/08/2022

Small medium and large a sorrell in every size at the 12 acre ranch

06/02/2022

- this gal deserves all of the shout outs ❤️ she is brave, she is kind, she is humble, she is fiercely loyal, she is dedicated, and she loves all things …. grateful to be on the same team as her

06/01/2022

Today was a really good day ❤️ thanks to my long term mentor Faron Forsyth for always keeping me on the right track ❤️

05/31/2022

Super excited to welcome this yearling stud c**t to the family An Awesome Force x Peptos Quick Pick

05/14/2022

I am very excited to be offering horse training and c**t starting out of my new location, Neilburg, Saskatchewan, I am happy to offer pick up/delivery anywhere in AB/SK for an extra fee as well :)

I am just coming back to Canada after taking the fall and winter off to go down to California and work with top cow horse trainer/million dollar rider Jake Gorrell. My time down here has been well spent, riding multiple horses a day, learning some new tips and tricks and I’m excited to come home with a whole new suitcase of knowledge.

Before riding with Jake Gorrell, I have spent the several years on and off training and riding with my first mentor Faron Forsyth (FL Ranch), a reining trainer in Southern Alberta who prides himself on horsemanship and making all around great citizens with excellent foundations to set them up for performance careers. Besides riding with Faron I have also had plenty of opportunity to study with Doug and Lynette Mills (Training Thru Trust) ;; you’ll see my program is heavily influenced by these four incredible horsemen/women I’ve been blessed to study with.

In addition to my horsemanship journey, I’ve also been very lucky to have a showjumping mentor who I’ve worked closely with over the last 7 years ; Dustin Cossaboom (Benchmark Equestrian)

I am well versed in different disciplines, throughout the years I have been very lucky to have been exposed to many different types of horses - from warmblood stallions to ponies to OTTB’s and quarter horses, I am comfortable and competent with all breeds and types.

I am passionate about horsemanship first and foremost no matter what the discipline. My methods are simple, yet effective. Building trust between horse and human from the ground up, whether c**t starting or problem solving, I love all things equine, and am confident in handling all situations. In my spare time you can find me practicing liberty with my personal horses.

I have had the opportunity to learn from many great horseman and women over the years, taking little tidbits from each person to build my own methods that work for me, my clients, and the horses. I believe horsemanship is not a “one size fits all” and that every horse is different. I pride himself in my program I’ve developed and feel it is very well rounded, as well as individualized for each horses’ needs. My program is very groundwork fundamental based with a strong belief in softness and patience all while still maintaining a healthy respect between horse and handler. I am often commended on my ability to connect with horses and how easily I can read them in any situation.

Currently we are getting set up to have an indoor arena built this fall, so riding through the winter also will not be a problem!

I am offering spots to take c**ts in for starting right from halter breaking, to first rides all the way to putting a horse on a cow for the first time, setting up for the foundation of lead changes and turn arounds, to building confidence for first time over fences.

Space is very limited as I only take 4 at a time, 2 lessons included per month, 60 day minimum $1000.00 per month plus board.

If you’re looking to get a refresher on your horse, smooth out those lead changes, get your horse turning around better, or just general tune ups, don’t be afraid to give me a shout!

“Problem” horses welcome I’m not known to turn down a challenge. Full disclosure absolutely necessary.

Plenty of happy client references from various discipline backgrounds from ranching/reining/cowhorse all the way to showjumping

$1000.00/month + board
60 day minimum
Contract to be signed upon dropping horse off as well as first month board and training to be paid at the beginning of each month.

Feel free to check out my business page on Facebook - East ‘n West Horsemanship
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**Also booking in for clinics/lessons throughout the summer, so feel free to contact me for clinic rates, or to haul to my location for lessons ❤️ **

05/11/2022

- thanks to my incredibly talented cousin for designing my dream logo ❤️ I love you and I can’t wait to put this on some hats and t shirts with my signature saying “grab mane and pray to the lord” 😍❤️

05/06/2022

- Set an official move date to Neilburg! May 23rd, so Medicine Hat hit me up before then if you wanna sneak in on some lessons before I go!!!! Gonna miss everyone sooo much ❤️❤️❤️
Also I am going to make an East ‘n West Horsemanship an Instagram page so please give me a follow when you see it pop up to keep updated on training spots available, horses for sale and clinics/lessons! 😍

05/05/2022

- spent the night in our new hometown last night and had some friends who feel like family out for a bbq and my heart is so full ❤️ can’t wait to be moved here with all the horses and get some rides on these c**ts we have for sale 🥰❤️
Thanks for the pictures of River and I … her first time being saddled 🥰 it’s been a busy week so she’s been on the back burner but next week I’ll get her going again 😍👌🏻