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Trying to lock in a day for flag night/day this week!Vote: Wednesday night 6pm or Saturday morning 10am?Open to anyone w...
11/17/2025

Trying to lock in a day for flag night/day this week!
Vote: Wednesday night 6pm or Saturday morning 10am?
Open to anyone who wants to learn to work the flag or just practice! $35 per person!

A Letter to Trainers and Owners…Find yourself a trainer who does what they say they’ll do.Find one who’s honest enough a...
11/07/2025

A Letter to Trainers and Owners…

Find yourself a trainer who does what they say they’ll do.
Find one who’s honest enough and humble enough to tell you things like:

“This horse and my program aren’t a good fit.”
“We need to check for pain before we go any further.”
“This horse isn’t mentally ready yet.”
“Maybe this horse isn’t the right match for you.”

The good ones don’t dodge those conversations, they start them.

There are a lot of trainers out there who won’t take the time if your horse:
• Doesn’t think or respond like every other one in the barn.
• Isn’t bred for the discipline you’re chasing.
• Has been bounced around or “flunked out” of another program.
• Doesn’t make them look good.

Sure, not every horse is going to make it as a reiner, cow horse, rope horse, barrel horse, or dressage horse.
But most of them will shine somewhere if someone just takes the time to figure out why they struggle, what they’re trying to say, or where they truly fit.

At the end of the day, you need someone who’s on your team not just on your checkbook.

To the owners:

Be open to vet work. I won’t out-train pain and no good trainer will.
If you’re willing to do your part, it’s fair to expect the trainer to do theirs.

Understand that progress isn’t always a straight line.
Sometimes a horse needs to take a few steps back before they can move forward, especially if they’ve had rough experiences before.
A good trainer will explain the why and the plan, not just blame the horse.

Ask questions. Ask about their style. Ask for references.
If their “program” sounds one-size-fits-all, just know not every horse thrives that way.
Ask how many horses they have in training.
Ask who actually rides your horse and how often.

Assistants are a vital part of this industry, and there’s nothing wrong with them riding but you’re paying for the trainer’s feel and experience.
Make sure your horse isn’t falling through the cracks just because they’re not the fanciest one in the barn.

And to the trainers:

Don’t forget that how you carry yourself matters.

Bashing clients or other trainers doesn’t make you look tough. It makes people wonder what you’ll say about them next.
If you wouldn’t want it repeated, don’t say it.

If you’re new to the game, ride the horse, communicate, take care of them, and do the work.
These clients are giving you a chance. Treat it like one.

Take care of your clients, that’s how you get more of them.
But also take care of yourself.
Set boundaries.
If you don’t want to take calls after 7pm, don’t.
Set aside time for updates, time for yourself, and time to just breathe.
You’re human before you’re a business.

The good clients, the loyal ones, they’ll stick around.
I’ve got some that have been with me 7 or 8 years.
But don’t overlook the quiet ones with average horses, the ones not chasing ribbons or futurities.
They deserve your best too.
You never know where a simple opportunity might lead.

And at the end of the day, even when you give it everything you’ve got,
things will still go wrong sometimes.
That’s life.

Be honest. Be humble. Be better tomorrow than you were today.
That’s the part that really matters.

The horse industry talks a lot about feel.Soft hands. Quiet legs. Timing.But maybe real feel isn’t about what we do to t...
11/06/2025

The horse industry talks a lot about feel.

Soft hands. Quiet legs. Timing.

But maybe real feel isn’t about what we do to the horse
it’s about what we’re willing to feel in ourselves.

Because it’s easier to tighten the reins than to sit with what their resistance might be showing us.
Easier to push through than to pause and wonder why.

We call them reactive, disrespectful, difficult…
when half the time, they’re just mirrors reflecting the parts of us that rush, control, and avoid discomfort.

Maybe the real art of horsemanship isn’t about molding them into something quieter, it’s about becoming someone they can finally breathe around.

It’s flag night tonight at Twin Pines Performance Horses, Sisters OR 6pm! If you’re not here, you’re missing the fun!! $...
11/05/2025

It’s flag night tonight at Twin Pines Performance Horses, Sisters OR 6pm! If you’re not here, you’re missing the fun!! $35!! Please RSVP for the address!

Haul in, tune up and ride with purpose!Winter doesn’t have to mean waiting.If your horse could use a little tune-up, som...
11/04/2025

Haul in, tune up and ride with purpose!

Winter doesn’t have to mean waiting.

If your horse could use a little tune-up, some flag work, or you just need some pointers, haul in for a lesson at Twin Pines Performance Horses.

Whether it’s softness, confidence, problem-solving, or show prep, we’ll meet you and your horse right where you are.

✨ Private or small-group lessons available
🐮 Flag work available by request
📸 Optional video add-on for progress tracking
📍 Sisters, Oregon
💬 Message to schedule or ask questions

Because a little progress in the off-season goes a long way!

It’s not about making them move their feet,it’s about helping them find peace while they do.
11/03/2025

It’s not about making them move their feet,
it’s about helping them find peace while they do.

Some say they only come out at feeding time 👻Happy Halloween from all of us at Twin Pines Performance Horses 🎃🐴🤠The one ...
10/31/2025

Some say they only come out at feeding time 👻
Happy Halloween from all of us at Twin Pines Performance Horses 🎃🐴🤠
The one without a sheet is just rocking the “factory installed ghost mode.”

10/31/2025

Come join us at Twin Pines Performance Horses!

10/30/2025

We all need a little more wandering and adventure in our lives.

The holidays are coming… which means schedules get busy, the horses get fuzzy, and everyone could use a little grace (an...
10/29/2025

The holidays are coming… which means schedules get busy, the horses get fuzzy, and everyone could use a little grace (and a little savings). 😉

🌟 For November & December only!! I’m offering a small break on monthly training rates, a little thank-you to the clients who keep the barn lights on and the arena dust flying all year.

🐮 Wednesday Nights – Mechanical Flag Group Nights
Because practice makes better, and cow work without the cow is still a good time. Must RSVP that you plan on attending! $35 a person.

🔧 November 8th – Problem Solving Clinic!
Bring the sticky spots, the “I’m not sure what happened there,” and the horses that keep you humble. We’ll sort through it together.

Message to snag a training spot, reserve a clinic slot, or swing by a flag night!

A couple training spots just opened up here at Twin Pines Performance Horses 🤎To make it a little easier through the hol...
10/25/2025

A couple training spots just opened up here at Twin Pines Performance Horses 🤎

To make it a little easier through the holidays, I’m offering a limited-time seasonal discount on new training horses booked for November or December.

No cookie cutter programs, just honest work, soft hands, and steady progress.

📩 Message to snag a spot before they’re gone!

I’m considering hosting a fall clinic at my facility and wanted to see what people would be most interested in.I’m debat...
09/23/2025

I’m considering hosting a fall clinic at my facility and wanted to see what people would be most interested in.

I’m debating between:
1️⃣ Intro to Reining & Flag Work – great for riders new to reining or wanting to get their horse started on the flag.
2️⃣ Problem-Solving Clinic – focused on everyday challenges like steering, softness, lead departures, or building confidence.

Would love to know which one you’d be more likely to attend (or if both sound good!). Drop a comment below so I can get a feel for interest and start planning dates. 🐴🍂

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