Rossland Stables

03/16/2018

Awwwww, couldn’t agree with this more that riding is so much more than just loving horses (although, we pretty much adore ours)! To get good, it’s hard work. To get really good, it’s hard work, hours of practice, commitment, picking yourself up and dusting yourself off (again and again) - not bad qualities to learn!

FROM A PARENT:
One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to ride horses?" Well I have a confession to make, I don't pay for my kids to ride horses. Personally, I couldn't care less about the horses.

So, if I am not paying for them to ride, what am I paying for?

- I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.

- I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go the barn but go anyway.

- I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined.

- I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body.

- I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates.

- I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that score they'd hoped for, but still have to work hard in the grading.

- I pay for my kids to learn to make and accomplish goals.

- I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a champion, and that success does not happen overnight.

- I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships.

- I pay so that my kids can be in the arena instead of in front of a screen...
..I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for horse riding, I pay for the opportunities that horse riding provides my kids with to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!

03/12/2018

To be clear: we don’t have unicorns or black cats (right now), but we do have awesome school horses and boarders :)

03/07/2018

Awwww, we know how Oliver felt.

Oliver has a case of the Mondays

03/07/2018

Tis the season!

https://www.facebook.com/horsedimension/posts/1610009375779799

03/02/2018

So true, yet we still love showing!!! (also an excellent excuse to clean tack and bathe our horses!)

By: Random Horse Memes

03/02/2018

What's a barn without a robot? I mean...cat.

Robots are not only useful for feeding cows they also provide entertainment to cats!!

03/01/2018

While we love Clydes...don't worry, you won't be riding these at our barn! But we do have awesome lesson horses for all levels! Check out our private and semi-private lessons!

Big Clydesdales!

02/26/2018

The perils of living at the farm.

02/23/2018

Hey guys! Look what's up at Rossland Stables!

02/22/2018

Saw this post over at Tamarack Hill Farm and couldn't agree more! A good coach will steer you to a horse that is suitable for your budget and skill level and goals (and a great one will tell you (diplomatically) when you're asking for the impossible). Be careful about making assumptions like a horse's age before you've even started looking!

Side note: we have a horse who is older than dirt - like seriously he's been there and done that at 36 give or take a year and is semi-retired. He still gives walk-trot lessons! Imagine if we hadn't taken him on when he was 17!

One of the biggest reasons, I do suspect, that so many green riders wind up with green horses that may scare them, or that at any rate prevent them from learning the way to apply correct aids, is because so many riders WILL-NOT-BUY an older horse.

Here is Bold Minstrel at 16. In his prime, at the height of his powers, yet how many people do you know who would buy a 16 year old horse?

They will say things like, "I want an investment." As if investing is only about money, and not an investment in learning how to ride, or in safety, or in the sense of security while learning that can come from an older, wiser, steadier horse..

So when I hear that cost is a prohibiting factor in finding a suitable horse which knows the deal, and can help a green rider figure out "which buttons to push," I always suspect that those are riders who automatically carry some type of prejudice against "investing" in an older horse. The older, been there, done that horse is a great investment, but not so much in terms of getting a later financial return, so much as in investing in the process of giving he young or green rider the chance to learn correct basics that will last them all their riding years.

Most green riders who struggle with equally green horses are not learning correct basics. They are "investing" in the wrong piece of the riding puzzle.

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/bold+minstrel...

02/19/2018

Finally! we take a photo WITH all the 2017 ribbons! Thanks to Emily Collett and Vanessa Tremblay and Emily's mom for being good sports about it!

Photo by Joy Williams

02/19/2018

Rossland Stables's cover photo

02/19/2018

The Farm House Tack Shop

Never.. :D

02/18/2018

www.thehorsespot.com

Hey everyone, came across this great post to remind us show season is closer than you think. Check it out.

https://www.thehorsespot.com/10-tips-to-prepare-for-show-season

If you are looking to show this year and need training, show coaching or have other questions, give us a call!

02/16/2018

Horseaddict

Old socks? Cut the toe and use them to keep your horse nice and clean before a show or to just keep the flies away!

Via OnlineEquine

02/15/2018

5 Common Winter Horse Health Challenges

Just found this post - hope we don't have too much winter left, but just in case!

https://www.heavenlygaitsequinemassage.com/5-common-winter-horse-health-challenges/

Addressing some specific winter horse health challenges to help make our horses a bit more comfortable during the winter "down time" and ready to go come spring.

01/18/2018

Like many hunter/jumper barns, we have letters in our arena not necessarily for dessage, but now they all make sense.

If Dressage Letters Made Sense

http://www.horsenation.com/2014/09/17/the-idea-of-order-if-dressage-letters-made-sense/

01/18/2018

Horse Dimension

Would your horse do this for you? Mine...did not.

OMG, what a caring little pony..

01/13/2018

Dreamscape Farm/Thomas Training

We like to think of this as a Public Service Announcement for future partners of our riders.

Rules for dating/marrying an equestrian:
1) They WILL have layers of clothes and muddy boots....either provide a place for them to drop these things or don't whine about the mess.
2) Expensive tack is still cheaper than the horse and human medical bills that can result from cheap tack. Good tack also lasts longer than the horse. Don't question the tack.
3) One horse is never enough. Don't even question this. It is a law of the universe.
4) Caring for the horse is ALWAYS more expensive than the horse. Whining about the purchase price is pointless.
5) When they say, "I'm just going to stop out at the barn for a few minutes." you should probably just make plans on your own the rest of the day.
6) That not-a-morning-person that you are used to will completely disappear on the mornings a trailer must be hooked up for a horse-related event. They will be replaced by a bright-eyed super-intense type-A psycho who will NOT care that you need 5 more minutes for your coffee because they need to be at the barn at 5:45 am PRECISELY.
7) Vet bills for horses start at 4-digits and go up from there. If it's less than $1000, pay it quickly and run out of the vet's office before the horse suddenly develops another problem.
8 ) No matter how badly your significant other is injured, you should NEVER blame the horse. In fact, don't mention the injury or the horse if you can avoid it. Suggesting they should avoid riding until they are healed will probably get you a crutch upside the head.
9) If you don't know what to get for a holiday or birthday, a gift card to the feed store is ALWAYS a good option. If you have messed up somehow, this is an excellent way to get out of the dog house. The value should reflect how much trouble you are in. A bouquet of feed store gift cards is generally sufficient to cover very bad mistakes, such as burning down the house or crashing the truck.
10) Your equestrian will be fine if you have your own hobbies and interests. In fact, you had better get your own hobbies and interests. If you want to spend significant time with your equestrian, you need to develop a useful skill.....such as driving a tractor, shoveling, operating a video camera, leatherwork of any sort, or becoming a veterinarian.
11) Trucks are not optional. Yes, the truck and trailer rig will likely be at least half the cost of your house. Arguing about this is unwise, your equestrian will happily LIVE in the truck and trailer and suggest selling the house.
12) Horse craziness is hereditary, generally passed down the maternal lines, but can be present on the males side as well. Prepare for this when planning children.
13) If you need your equestrian to spend more time at home, we suggest building a barn on your property.
14) Dates should be planned in a different county from where the horse is located. If the equestrian gets within 50 miles of the horse, they will need to stop by. You will be stuck there, see point number 5 above.
15) Never make it a competition between you and the horse. New significant others generally cost less money and are faster to train than a new horse. Just saying.

01/12/2018

While our staff aren't quite that bundled up, they do a terrific job in mucky awful conditions like yesterday and today. Thanks again guys!

How about your outfits for winter :D ?
credits: Horsecomics

12/30/2017

RMR: Seven Day Forecast

As temperatures dip further and further, here's a little reminder that winter doesn't last:

From Environment Canada.

11/14/2017

Rossland Barns at the Royal Thanks !

10/07/2017

Bucas Blankets North America

Horse conversations

10/04/2017

Simon's Cat

It’s World Animal Day and Simon’s Cat’s friends have come to say hi!
What's your favourite animal? 🐭🐹🐰🦊🐻🐼🐨🐯

09/16/2017

Woohoo! Rossland Stables got our indoor footing ready for the indoor season (see, I didn't say the "w" word). Big thanks to Casey Denouden and Viridian Landscape Management for the work!

08/27/2017

Boarding available at an awesome place!

Rossland Stables has 1 stall coming available for fall
Large matted stalls
13 grass paddocks with 3 board oak fencing
Heated viewing room with large tack lockers
Large sand ring
Indoor arena with new fibre footing
Wash stall
Central to Stouffville, Markham , Aurora
See www.rosslandstables.com for more info
Or call 416-200-0320

08/27/2017

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OHforS/permalink/10155708281364936/

Lexington is LEASED!! Congrats Emily
Central East 2'6" Adult Am Champion 2017
Champion at 5 out of 7 shows attended
16:1 TB gelding very well trained and super sweet in the barn
Available off property to an approved professional program or in barn at a reduced rate
Contact Cynthia Frise
Rossland Stables
[email protected]
416-200-0320
Can be tried at Trillium Champs next week

08/21/2017

I Freaking Love Animals

I Freaking Love Animals

This was the hardest I've laughed all week! 😂

08/19/2017

Rossland Stables

08/14/2017

Results from the RCRA Ontario show on the weekend! Thanks Jokers HILL Horse Shows!

Isabelle and Lexington 1,2,6 in their debut in Novice hunter
Heather and Opening Bid Champions in Mod Adults and 5 th in the derby - Brown Betty are you a Derby fanatic now?
Kelly Stevenson and Madeline res Champ in 2"6 adults
And Emily and Porter was 5,7,7 in 2"6 adults

08/14/2017

Congrats to all our riders who rocked it today. Brown Betty, Kelly Stevenson, Emily Collett and Isabelle! woohoo.

Here's Porter and Emily flying over the jumps!

08/07/2017

Equestrians Rock

08/07/2017

Horseshoe Stable Waterloo, Ontario

Hello Everyone.

We have some exciting news to share about Chaos. He is the boy we saved April 11, 2017.

As you all know he has been rehomed and loving his new family. Today was his first show at the Royal Canadian Riding Centre In Newmarket. Chaos won ribbons in 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th! He also won reserve champion (2nd highest point level) at the trillium show. Wow!

So happy we were able to save this boy from slaughter and find him the perfect home doing what he loves.

Thank you to the wonderful people who took Chaos in and welcomed him to their amazing family. Our hearts are full of joy.

08/06/2017

Classic Equine Equipment

For all hunters out there.

Does this hunter round narrative sound familiar? http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/more-than-meets-the-eye

07/24/2017

Very good day at the office! Kitty Chan and V***n took 6th on 0.75 jumpers at .

07/24/2017

and Way to go Emily Collett with a pair of 8ths in the 2'6 o/f at The Pickering Horse Centre Ltd. today too!!! (pictures please!)

07/24/2017

Not to be outdone, Kelly Stevenson and Texas Tea, in their first season together, took home 3rd and 8th in the 2'6 adult ams!

The Pickering Horse Centre Ltd.

07/24/2017

Kathy Dunbar and Lexington (Ernie) continue their amazing season taking Champion in 2'6 Adults and 2nd in medal. (Not to mention a 5th, 2nd and 1st o/f and a 1st in the hack!)

The Pickering Horse Centre Ltd.

07/24/2017

Brown Betty and Opening Bid (Luke) took Champion in 2'9 adult amateurs and won the 2'9 Medal class! Luke was such a good boy!

The Pickering Horse Centre Ltd.