Horse'n Around Acres llc

08/27/2024

So proud of this girl for getting on Coalton!! I caught her by surprise when I asked her if she wanted to get on…hence the shorts. She paused and thought about it for a moment and then hopped right on. This was the horse that introduced her to horses before she understood their language. It was so amazing to see them communicate and trust each other and take care of each other!!

08/09/2024

07/30/2024

These pictures capture the honest emotions that are involved with horsemanship. Sometimes it can be hard, really really hard. Sometimes the fear is real and the risk is high. Sometimes we have to rebuild trust, just like we do with all of our relationships. Forgive and forget and move on, but sometimes it is really difficult to forget. Doc and I had a very difficult beginning to the Jon Carpenter cattle clinic that we participated in on Friday to start off our Upstate Ranch Riders show weekend. But we dusted ourselves off (literally) and made some adjustments and, despite many fears, we worked together to have a really fun cattle clinic and successful show weekend. Our perspective on what we wanted to accomplish this weekend changed after that first day, but we still took home one blue ribbon. Even though we had a 50/50 chance of getting first place, the fact that we chased that cow together and did it correctly meant so much more then just a ribbon. We took a few steps backwards in our progress, but will be stronger for it in the end. And hopefully we both learned how we can do better.
And most importantly, thank you to some amazing women, Paula Heyn Schultz Carol Lill Shannon Kowalski Tammy Reno Kathy Urbanski, who supported me all weekend and in the end made it a lot of fun! They showed me what I'm working towards and encouraged me to make the decision that I thought was right for me and my horse. You all are an inspiration and I can not thank you enough.
Also thank you to Kyle Schadt for the Magna Wave treatment that really did make the last day of the show a lot more comfortable....Doc felt so good he broke into a canter twice during our walk/jog class! I was ok with that since it wasn't about winning a ribbon, it was about making sure we worked together as a a team to have fun and enjoy the ride!!

07/13/2024

This wonderful place is only 15 minutes from Horse'n Around Acres llc! A peaceful place to stay to just relax and have fun.

07/01/2024

I'm a little behind on making videos of our progress, but here is the second video of groundwork with Coalton as we work through trying to get better communication between us to set us up for success once I'm in the saddle. We review a few points of how to position yourself to ask for your horse to move, or not move, and in which direction. Hope you learn something from our learning process. And this is definitely something you should try at home!!

Work through with us one of our groundwork sessions to get Coalton back into riding this year. We worked on our body position while doing groundwork along w...

06/23/2024

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06/18/2024

Stay cool out there this week!! I foresee a lot of playing with hoses 💦

🥵Heat Wave Tips

💦 Provide shade, airflow (use fans) and free access to clean water during hot weather.

🚫 Avoid riding your horse when the combined air temperature (F) and relative humidity is over 150, especially if the horse is not acclimated to the heat.

💧To cool an overheated horse, sponge it with cool water. Repeat this until the horse is cool.
If near a water source, use a hose to spray the horse continuously with cool water.

🩺 Contact your veterinarian right away if you suspect your horse is having a heat stroke.

Credit: University of Minnesota Extension

06/17/2024

It has been a busy week of learning!!! We started off the week at Graphite Hill Farm where Doc and I got to learn from Tik Maynard who just won Road to the Horse! We then ended the week at Long Shadows Farm to learn from Doug Jordan an NCHA Hall of fame competitor and trainer. Both of these clinics helped Doc and I learn to respect each other more and try to find softness in our communication. Both of these amazing trainers worked with Doc and showed us what we need to continue to work on. So much to do this summer!! It is off to a great start!

06/07/2024

Horse'n Around Acres llc will be at Malta Animal Hospital’s 20th Anniversary Open House tomorrow from 10:00 to 3:00. Come join the fun!

06/07/2024

Happy Gotcha Day Doc!! The past two years you have taught me so much. You made me realize how fine a line there is between patience and stubbornness!!! It is a line of compromise in which we need to meet in the middle, and that patience always beats stubbornness in the end. Of course the trip to the end may take a few hours!!! When we are patient we develop a trust between each other that allows us to communicate and that is where the magic happens. We have come a long way together and both learned more together then I ever could have imagined. You always keep me focused and in the moment and challenge me to always do better. I can't wait to see what is in our future!

05/27/2024

Our little town takes a moment to remember those who gave all for us to be free 🇺🇸
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05/24/2024

Dear Dreamer,

I know you don't think you are ready. You are!! There will always be more to learn and more to improve, so get started and just do it! Once you start then it will get easier. Once you start it won't be quite so scary or intimidating or whatever the feeling is that is holding you back from doing it. Look how far you've come, and just think how far you can go! Keep dreaming and keep following those dreams. They will guide you to where you need to be! And have fun along the way!

Dear Dreamer,I know you don't think you are ready. You are!! There will always be more to learn and more to improve, so get started and just do it! Once you start then it will get easier. Once you start it won't be quite so scary or intimidating or whatever the feeling is that is holding you back fr...

05/21/2024

Here is where it all started this season to slowly get Coalton ready for riding! We are both learning as we go but I have learned so much from some amazing trainers and it is time to start putting it into action.

Groundwork is the foundation to training, or re-training, your horse. It sets up the communication between you and your horse and identifies where you need ...

05/18/2024

This is a great program that we hope to be able to offer at our farm in the future!

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/horses-in-cambridge-helping-veterans-with-ptsd/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1oMGAwAOE9QmGy_7acHx_USAqBp2RPoeRsa4B0IKIdS30Q4eL52sMiMD4_aem_Aao96Fav0LGPaexs7b3D41VAPjHpjgRGpkkuuoTHyTJOTjl4qsOF2m9sWfju4rlK7UsAQQBNdwShJaf6S0swAeay

What started out as a mission to rehabilitate horses has now turned into a program to help veterans with PTSD.

05/13/2024

We are always learning. The process never ends and there is always more to learn. Sometimes though you have to stop and look back at how much you have already learned. I have been "studying" horsemanship with some pretty amazing trainers over the last few years and now it is time for me to start sharing what I've learned. Whenever we are in the thick of it and practicing to get it right, it usually doesn't look pretty. It usually doesn't go the way we think it should! I would like to take you on that journey with me and I hope that it will help you and your horse along the way. Coalton Lee is an 11 year old Tennessee Walking Horse. He was doing great in his training and just about to the point that advanced beginner riders could ride him, but then he developed a ligament injury last Spring. He had to take the season off from riding and then winter settled in. In addition to just getting back into riding after winter, Coalton now has not been ridden in about a year! We have our work cut out for us. I hope that as I document our "re-learning" curve, you can follow along with us and it will help you get back into riding this season as well.
I will be posting videos of our progress on our YouTube Channel so subscribe and follow us on our journey!

Follow me as I get Coalton back into riding this spring after a long time off. We are learning as we go and would love to have you join us.

05/08/2024

05/06/2024

This is so important if you let your horses go out on pasture!! We have a lot of pasture but it takes a lot of adjustment time before it can be utilized. And pasture isn’t for every horse especially if they have underlying medical conditions. When in doubt always ask your veterinarian. When the vet comes for spring vaccinations that is a great time to ask.

Hold your horses! Here's what you need to know before turning your horses out to graze pastures.

🛑 Wait until plant heights average 6 to 8 inches.
☀️ Allow the ground time to dry and firm.
🌾 Slowly ease horses onto pastures in 15-minute daily increments.

⏰ Begin with 15 minutes of grazing on the first day, 30 minutes the second day, etc until you reach 5 hours. After that, unrestricted grazing can occur if adequate forage is available. A slow transition provides enough time for the horse’s microbes to adjust, which reduces the chance of laminitis and colic.

ℹ️ https://extension.umn.edu/horse-pastures-and-facilities/fall-and-spring-pasture-do-lists -your-pasture-for-grazing-in-spring-69710

05/05/2024

Doc learning to be respectful and listen to cues to take one step at a time!!

05/04/2024

Doc and I had a great day at the Pete Whitmore Versatility Clinic at Win$um Ranch today 🤠🐴 We have been working on trusting each other and today it paid off! And Doc also had to gain and earn the trust with someone else working with him! Such a huge step for him. So proud of this horse!

04/26/2024

Dear Dreamer,

Obstacles will get in your way.

It is your choice if you allow them to stop you, or whether you accept the challenge and figure out how to navigate around them.

If you put your mind to it, nothing can get in between you and your dream.

So accept the challenge and I can't wait to see where you choose to go!

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Dear Dreamer,Obstacles will get in your way.It is your choice if you allow them to stop you, or whether you accept the challenge and figure out how to navigate around them.If you put your mind to it, nothing can get in between you and your dream.So accept the challenge and I can't wait to see where....

04/21/2024

Horse'n Around Acres is excited to offer travelers a place to rest and relax with their horses! If you, or anyone you know, is planning a trip that takes them through Upstate NY and they are looking for a place to stay please pass along our information!

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04/12/2024

Just some thoughts from one cowgirl to another....or one dreamer to another. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with you!

The path you are on right now might not be the one you thought you would be on. Did life take a turn somewhere along the way? Maybe you feel like you missed the trail you thought you wanted. Maybe the trail you are on was the one you were supposed to be on in the first place. Trust that you are on t...

04/09/2024

What a week!! Doc came home, then we had a snow storm, an earthquake, a ride in a cattle clinic, and then an eclipse. Needless to say we are ready for Spring and sunshine!!!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter 🐣 May you have a wonderful day with family and friends 💐

03/23/2024

I apologize for thinking about trail riding and taking the driveway markers down 😭 I thought spring was here 🤷‍♀️ At least it is a good day to stay in and watch Road to the Horse!!

03/10/2024

Yesterday Doc and I rode in a clinic by Riley Dunn on Ranch Riding. Doc did great and made a little more progress, and we identified what we need to work on. I’m amazed at how much he learns each time even though he’s only being ridden once a week. Goes to show that something is better than nothing! And I learned a lot too 🤠