Quiet Waters Equine

Quiet Waters Equine Quiet Waters Equine is a private facility offering equestrian care and coaching services.

We have two spots remaining for our K-2nd (Early Childhood) Pony Pals class that starts on 7/5. This class is every Wedn...
06/09/2023

We have two spots remaining for our K-2nd (Early Childhood) Pony Pals class that starts on 7/5. This class is every Wednesday through August from 3:00-4:30 p.m. and will be introducing basic outdoor and agricultural skills.

Whistle, grin, and ride. - Ray HuntThankful I forgot to leave my phone in the barn and was able to grab this great shot ...
05/26/2023

Whistle, grin, and ride. - Ray Hunt

Thankful I forgot to leave my phone in the barn and was able to grab this great shot of a precious family going for a walk in the woods.

Some horses I throw a leg over remind me that Icy Hot patches are a cowgirl's best friend (besides good horses and herdi...
05/08/2023

Some horses I throw a leg over remind me that Icy Hot patches are a cowgirl's best friend (besides good horses and herding dogs). Took a breather to visit a minute with my favorite stalker Pony. Take notes kiddo, it's your turn next month.

I'm short on spare time these days but when I can squeeze some in, I've been partnering up with this big red fella. To b...
04/04/2023

I'm short on spare time these days but when I can squeeze some in, I've been partnering up with this big red fella. To be honest, it ain't that much fun but it's getting better with each ride. This horse has been in my barn as a boarder for a couple of years but recently had to say goodbye to two pasture mates within six months. He hasn't really been engaging with a rider in a good while so the loss of his favorite companions deeply effected him and he wasn't really snapping out of it. He's been too mean to all the other horses to find solace in them, so we're trying to see if connecting with a rider again can help him find his peace and stability once more.

He's always had a mischievous side but he's been downright squirrelly a couple times since I informed him I was changing the dynamic and climbing aboard. He's not a young horse, a green horse, or a traumatized horse so I suppose many would think I have grounds to take offense at his antics. And while I don't particularly enjoy it, I just go ahead and believe him when he says he's not feeling good about things. Some think that empathy in a case like this leads to spoiling. It would if empathy caused me to stop pursuing a goal, but it simply guides the path a bit. He's not trying to hurt anyone, he just wants back to the things he has found comfort in for a few years and it ain't people. If I believe him when he expresses distress and distrust, I can move forward the right way for both of us.

My point is, so many people are quick to jump to suspicion of their animal and some manipulation it's trying to pull on them. These are prey animals, their only ulterior motive is survival. So yes, Karen, he is trying to get back to the barn...but did you ever stop to ask why he'd rather be there than with you? No horse owes any person their trust and sense of security, those things are earned. We spend so much time trying to get horses to "hook on" or "partner up" or whatever the latest tagline is. Maybe we all ought to shift our focus to being a worthy partner first.

We are less than one month away from kicking off our seasonal programs for young children. Many young children aren't ye...
03/29/2023

We are less than one month away from kicking off our seasonal programs for young children. Many young children aren't yet ready for the demands of riding lessons so we have designed these programs as a "light exposure" to horses and the great outdoor and the values that are most important to thrive in those environments. Our Pre-K class is FULL but we do have a waitlist. Our early elementary class designed for ages 5-8 will open for enrollment in May but our early interest list is nearly full so be sure to reach out asap if you'd like to get on it!

Welcome to the Facebook home of our facility and business. Our name is based on what we hope to offer in both our coachi...
03/29/2023

Welcome to the Facebook home of our facility and business. Our name is based on what we hope to offer in both our coaching and care services and that is a peaceful place of growth for people and horses. You can tune in here for information about lessons, boarding, and other programs we will be offering. I'm terrible about taking pictures and that isn't likely to change but I will be striving for a weekly "share" of something hopefully useful or inspirational related to life with horses and beyond.

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