Ride the Sky Stables

08/26/2024

Hopping into Sunday Funday!!

08/12/2024

"You can do the high parts" 😂 We love this.

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.

Hannah Campbell Zapletal

03/07/2024

2024 Summer Camp dates are up! We have camps for ages 4 - 18 and riding levels beginner to advanced.

You can check them out and sign up here:

www.ridetheskystables.com/summercamps

01/23/2024

Remember Poe? Well, his training is going fantastic. Thank you, , for doing such a good job with Poe. He has already done his first lesson (see photos) and is just the best. He will be up for a half lease in April. His first show is at our Lots of Love show in February. Yay Poe!

01/04/2024

Aster and Boo with purple vibes today.

12/18/2023

Holiday vibes.

12/08/2023

When your 19 month old gelding sticks at 15.3hh at the wither, 16.1hh at the croup, and weighs about 1200lbs (thick boy), ground manners are important.

Thank you, Slash, for being such a good baby.

12/07/2023

Ho ho ho! Ponies don't fit in stockings, but gift certificates do! Come visit River and his friends with a gift certificate for riding lessons at Ride the Sky!

https://www.ridetheskystables.com/giftcertificates
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12/01/2023

That moment when you get your pony through the field without them stopping to eat grass. 🤣🐴

11/28/2023

Here comes the holidays! Give your loved one a fun experience with a gift certificate for a riding lesson! You can purchase a gift certificate right online here:

https://www.ridetheskystables.com/giftcertificates

11/08/2023

Every lesson horse is special. Every student has a favorite, and we love seeing that because every horse deserves that extra TLC from whichever student comes to dote on them.

At Ride the Sky Stables, we love to encourage a little bit of favoritism. 🤣 Half-Leases are available on some of our horses.

The half-lease allows you to always ride your horse in your lessons! And you can take a free ride (ride with just you and your horse, no instructor) together once per week. You can also travel off property with your horse, either to shows or for trail riding with other leasers and riders.

Ask your instructor if your favorite horse or pony is available!

10/30/2023

Isn't this guy cute? This is Poe. He is a 2.5-3 year old, 14h pony "gelding." He came very, very skinny and afraid. 😥

But after gaining about 150lbs, we found out that Poe was, in fact, a stallion!

Thanks to , Poe is now a gelding and has been backed and doing great! His training with has been paying off, and he has become a favorite around the barn.

We are looking forward to seeing how Poe comes along! Give him some love when you come by the barn!

10/26/2023

Three good barn buddies and their goofy geldings... I mean handsome steeds. 🤣😜

10/24/2023

We love seeing our students get matching outfits with their favorite lesson ponies and horses. Scout and Elsie are looking good!
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10/18/2023

Benjamin is our newest lesson horse! He is a big boy! He is a Belgian cross and was an Amish plow horse in his past life. Benji is having a much deserved retirement teaching beginners to adult amateurs at Ride the Sky Stables.

10/14/2023

We have arena lights bright enough to ride all fall and winter. Our lessons run til 8pm Sunday - Thursday all year round!

10/12/2023

Throwback Thursday to some of our summer campers having a great time! 😜

10/10/2023

Moose is so handsome!

10/08/2023

Here comes fall riding weather! We have some spots on our schedule to book some pick up or trial lessons. Come enjoy the barn and the beautiful weather. Book a lesson here: www.ridetheskystables.com/online-lesson-scheduler

10/04/2023

Ride the Sky students came up with a way to never forget your horse's name. Thanks Scout for being a canvas for some pretty great artwork. 🎨 🐴

09/28/2023

Aster had her first lesson on her favorite pony, Boo Bear! Thanks, Laney, for a great first ride! Thank you Boo for being the sweetest pony ever.

06/05/2023

Come take a horseback riding lesson this summer!

Pick-up lessons are now available! You can book right on our website!

www.ridetheskystables.com and click the Book a Lesson Now button!

05/22/2023

Come beat the heat with us this summer at Horse Camp! There are lots of opportunities to splash around with horses. Joanna loves her water trough and kiddie pool.

Sign up at the link below!

www.ridetheskystables.com/summercamps

04/05/2023

01/29/2023

The hay is always greener…🤣🐴🌿

01/22/2023

Everyone has a favorite lesson horse. For Michelle it’s our wonderful mare Sally. 🥰💜🦄

01/19/2023

When you meet your new pasture mate and they like to get as dirty as you…😍🥰 Best friends forever immediately. 🐴🐴

01/16/2023

Mid-day snoozes are very common at the pony barn! Old Man River, Boo Bear and Rockstar all love their well deserved siestas.

01/13/2023

🚨Attention Ride the Sky Students and Families!🚨

Arya would like to say good bye and thank you to all her RtS riders over the last 3 years. Arya’s owner and her family will be coming home this month! Arya’s last day as a lesson horse for Ride the Sky Stables will be January 19th. We are going to miss her!