Lawson’s horsemanship and equine services

07/09/2023

The girls had Sneakers looking beautiful for todays show ❤️

06/27/2023

🚩All equine activities are shut down until air quality improves. 🚩

06/26/2023

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with Impact Gel.

We love the confidence.

06/13/2023

Congratulations Ava and Buffy and Jazmine and Rocky!!

06/08/2023

❗️FLASHY PROJECT HORSE❗️

I have a GREEN horse looking for ADVANCED rider in Brown City MI.

4y/o GRADE
MARE
15.1hh
Broke to W/T/C
4months professional training.
Still working on confidence, and maintaining focus under saddle.
This is a horse that needs constant handling to continue gaining confidence under saddle. She still throws a big buck randomly.
Great with vet and farrier, shoed all the way around. Easy loader abs really easy to handle in the ground. No vices in a stall or pasture, pet low in the herd.

UTD on shots/teeth/farrier
Mid-low 4 figures OBO
Pm me for videos and more pictures

06/02/2023

Raising them right

05/24/2023

Summer is right around the corner and we currently have openings for both private and group beginner/advanced beginner lessons!
Limited training rides and advanced slots.
Located at Abundantly Blessed Farms LLC in Brown City.

05/09/2023

Stay positive. Hard hard. Make it happen.

04/05/2023

Due to tornado warnings and severe weather, lessons will be canceled tonight 04/05.
I’m sorry for the inconvenience.
There will be available make times for Friday 04/07

04/05/2023

**CAVALLETTI WITH 4 POLES**

I know that dreaded feeling of pulling out loads of poles only to ride for 30 mins to have to drag them all back away again!!

So I have created my favourite Top 8 exercises to work on and ONLY 4 POLES are required!!!! Nice and quick and easy! Work on 1 exercise per week- meaning you have 8 weeks of different layouts!!

They can all be raised or on the ground but I would recommend starting in walk until you and your horse get the hang of the layout then progressing to trot. Another way to increase difficulty is to do a transition before and after the poles.

Most of the layouts I space out from the centre of the poles with 4-5 feet in between although you can space them out further to start with so you get 2 strides in between each pole until you build your horses strength and stamina.

One of the best pieces of advice I have been given was by Ferdi Eilberg and he told me to always try to make a plan of what you want to achieve in your riding session before you start. That way it gives you something to focus on rather than trotting around the arena aimlessly. It may even be something as simple as working on your horses rhythm or working on your trot/walk/trot transitions. As soon as you have achieved some progress in the right direction praise your horse , stretch and finish. In Germany they say to always stop something when it is at it's most beautiful. And they obviously are doing something right when it comes to horses!

🌟Subscribe to egCavalletti on YouTube to watch videos of how to ride over the poles and keep up to date with new layouts and plans! 🌟

Below is a link to a video of exercise number 8 👍🏻

https://youtu.be/JJfezF4ktg4

03/21/2023

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

03/20/2023

02/23/2023

Due to this ice storm and hazardous road conditions, lessons will be cancelled tomorrow 02/22.
Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope everyone stays safe and enjoys their snow day. ⛄️ ❄️

02/10/2023

We can’t wait for summer! The girls are ready to hit the trails! ❤️
For more information on lessons, training, summer camp and upcoming shows/events please send a message to the page or contact 810-712-2778

02/08/2023

Thank your lesson horse

In this industry, we all too often see the average lesson horse viewed as lesser than or below other horses. Yet, they have the hardest job of any horse.

They do not complain when an unbalanced first time rider mounts for their lesson. They are a calming force for the most timid of riders, promising safety and security. They are patient and kind, allowing riders to grow and evolve in a safe space without fear of making mistakes.

They take the brunt of your “bad day” emotions, without complaint, even though the negative emotions should not be taken out on them in the first place. They would have every right to not perform or act out, yet they are gracious enough to be a shoulder to cry on.

They have the remarkable ability to sense your insecurities and needs, and provide you with the exact ride you need for the day. To teach the lessons you need in that moment, lessons you didn’t even know you needed to learn.

Even on the frustrating days, “when the lesson horse isn’t listening,” they don’t take your accusations to heart. They continue on with their masterful plans to instill humility, critical thinking, and grace in their partner - and you will finally understand that they’re always listening, and they’re always right.

And when you finally graduate to your own fancier horse, take a moment to think of all the lesson horses who brought you to this milestone. They gave you the knowledge, ability, and skill to be where you are right now. And they gave you their heart and soul in the process.

So next time you see a lesson horse, thank them. Give them a pat and a peppermint, a warm hug, and a promise to treat them with respect - for they are the backbone of this industry, and the foundation for all future equestrians.

01/13/2023

We would like to welcome Ms. LadyBug to the Lawson family!
We now have an open spot for a beginners private lesson at 6pm Wednesdays. Please reach out if you are on our waiting list!

10/24/2022

Who’s ready for
I want everyone to work hard and prepare for some extra $urprise group challenges, like ride a buck!
Prizes will be awarded at the end of November to the top 3 riders who participate in the most challenges.

10/23/2022

So proud of these girls!! Abby at her FIRST SHOW EVER! won High Point for her division taking home 1 first place, 3 second places, a 6th and a medal for showmanship!
Ava, also her first show took home 2 sixth places and a 4th and only her 4th time riding with us!
Buffy the horse rocked the house for these girls!

10/22/2022

Kya’s 5th time riding! I am so proud of her confidence! Her and Buffy make a great team!
She is really challenging herself and I couldn’t be happier ❤️

10/12/2022

We have another beauty here at the farm! ❤️
He came with the name Batman, but I don’t think it fits his sweet disposition.
Can you help us give this boy a special name?
He is currently in training to be one of our play day horses for our lesson students.