Sousa’s Equine Services

06/04/2024

More and more often, exhibitors at all levels are hearing the announcer call for an extended gait in their riding classes–most often that’s an extended trot or an extended jog. That extended trot looks different in different disciplines, whether it’s Hunter Under Saddle or a Western performance class like Ranch or Horsemanship. But nailing the extended trot, no matter the class, is more than going faster–and it takes preparation.

Trainer Alyse Roberts, AQHA judge and Trainer Will Knabenshue, and Ranch Trainer Matt Gouthro share their perspective of what an extended jog or trot should look like, as well as some ideas about how to make it happen in the pen.

Click here: 👇
http://www.equinechronicle.com/exhibitors-please-extend-the-trot/

06/02/2024

06/02/2024

Experience the difference with our skilled farrier services. Book now for a happy and healthy horse!

05/27/2024

Happy memorial today, thank you to all.

🇺🇸 On this 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮, we pause to honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their bravery will always be remembered.

Our offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day, but we look forward to serving you tomorrow, May 28.

05/11/2024

I think he’s enjoying his new set of shoes! These guys did awesome today!

05/04/2024

The show season is in full swing and now is the perfect time for a refresher on horse show etiquette. Often times people become familiar with these “unwritten rules” by breaking them and paying the consequences. We want to spare you the embarrassment and lay them all out. We spoke with multiple ...

05/04/2024

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Larry Demeritte is the first Black trainer with a Derby entrant since 1989.

He purchased his horse West Saratoga for $11,000.

And the journey to get to the Churchill Downs barns from the Caribbean has been long.

More: bit.ly/4a9Ibpg

04/28/2024

Calling all horses!🔊

We want to feature your horse in the next Conformation Clinic Department!

Please submit a clear, 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 of your horse standing 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 to [email protected]

Please provide age, gender, and breed!

04/27/2024

Crafting a Legacy of Equine Excellence: A Future Star in the Making!

04/27/2024

So athletic! We loved the Pitchfork Ranch horses at Road to the Horse 2024. Raising The Baar

04/27/2024

Gorgeous day to shoe horses!

04/13/2024

Your veteran show horse deserves a little pampering. Here’s what a senior performance horse needs to keep competing in top form.

04/08/2024

To say horse show people are unique is an understatement. In a society where judgment has negative connotations, it takes a special kind of individual to make a hobby of signing up – and paying – to be judged. But, as crazy as it may sound to an outsider, that’s what horse people do. They […...

04/08/2024

Looking for a skilled horse trainer or instructor who can help you improve your riding skills? Contact Breanna Sousa for top-notch guidance.

Phone number: 254-317-7197
Email : [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

04/07/2024

Another happy horse!

02/13/2024

Get tips for ensuring your horse gets the nutrition she needs without eating all your money.

02/13/2024

Precise application of standing leg wraps ensures the protection of your horse’s soft tissues for healing an injury or sweating inflammation

01/25/2024

Consistency is what builds champions.

Consistently showing up and doing the work. Riding even when you don’t want to. Going to the jackpot even when you don’t want to.

Consistently repeating the process day in and day out.
Day to day, month to month, year to year.

There is no off season, we grind every single day.

www.betweenthereins.us

📸: Bee Silva Photography

01/22/2024

01/20/2024

These guys enjoying some barn time out of the cold weather!

09/18/2023

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 that aids your horse in his movement. It consists of four basic joints, and multiple bones all connected by ligaments.

This is the joint that allows the hind legs to quickly flex forward in the stride to prepare the quadriceps to powerfully propel him as the hocks extend.

Want to learn more? Check it out here --> https://horseandrider.com/horse-health-care/what-the-hock-is-and-what-it-does/

05/08/2023

This is so good!

05/02/2023

What’s something you’ve wanted to do, but fear is holding you back?

📸 Ope Originals

05/02/2023

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04/28/2023

We can handle big guys too. 💪🏼🫶🏻

08/19/2022

Mares aren’t always well liked and for the same reasons strong women aren’t.

Opinionated? Those opinions are not without good cause and maybe you can't figure them out or maybe you just don’t like her opinion of you. Change it and she will always be on your side.

Stubborn? She just won’t let you bulldoze her. Treat her with respect and her resilience will be an asset to you.

Difficult? You just can’t handle her. You don’t have what it takes.

Stick with geldings then, and leave the mare for someone who understands her and appreciates the same qualities society has subtlety taught you not to like.

Here’s to mares, to strong women, and to those who CAN and DO appreciate them!

~written by~ The Evolving Equestrian

Impulse Photography📸credits