Melissa Deal's Victory Land Dressage

Melissa Deal's Victory Land Dressage Positive Reinforcement and Reward Based Training information and support for riders, horse owners an We serve (through ri

Victory Land is a state of thoughtful being - a place that any rider may choose to journey with a horse. The only requirement is a heart that seeks to honor the horse above all other equestrian endeavors. We too are passionate about our relationship with each horse that we encounter. We consider it a privileged opportunity to help riders and horses find greater joy in their lives together. Like yo

u, we know the importance of happy, sound horses, safe interactions, and kind, yet effective training for horse and rider. Riders and handlers can learn much from horses, when we are listening. We invite you to share perspectives and experiences as you journey to explore the mind, body, and soul of your horse with us. By respecting your ideas, refining your techniques and compassionately developing your horses' abilities, you will find that your very own victory awaits. Victory Land Dressage exists for the compassionate horse person.

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A little joy for the new year!

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Horses are often forced to engage in unnatural feeding positions depending on the height hay nets are hung. An Italian study examined the effects based on specific feeding postures: ground, low hay net, high hay net.

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Are your grey horses always dirty and tails yellow? Ironically, conventional whitening and detangling products can cause horses to roll more and hair to suck up stains and discolor in the sun.

It can all be easier! After braiding12,000+ horses, thinking there must be a better way... I cracked the code to simplify the highest quality care.

For coats, manes and tails that not only glisten, but also stay cleaner longer, Lucky Braids Shampoo works great. With weekly baths: stains hardly stick, tails stay easy to manage (comb wet as directed), skin issues are minimized, bugs are not so interested, etc. Different game.

Dogs love it, too! It's especially handy if they tend to be itchy or sensitive.

Feel free to DM me with any questions or particular issues. I'll help in any way I can.
Thank you,
Ruthann

Lucky Braids Hair & Skin Care

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Spring is the typical time for vaccine boosters. Here's an article to help make informed decisions
04/04/2023

Spring is the typical time for vaccine boosters. Here's an article to help make informed decisions

Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd.

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

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Stress Free Trailer loading - A must have for every Horse to be Safe and Comfy in times of Emergency and Adventure If I offered a 4 week online mini clinic that would help you teach your horse to LOVE loading and turn the horse trailer into your horse’s fav place to be using positive reinforcement (without having to hand feed, lure or trick your horse) while you build relationship and trust... Would it be worth it to you to pay just 997$ for a a step by step training plan that we create together for you and your horse and your specific circumstance, including short insightful video examples and succinct written instructions that will show you exactly how to help your horse love loading and feedback on videos of your horse's training sessions in an online group setting - one that yields lifelong results for your horse and skills that you can use with every horse you ever meet? Would you be willing to commit to this opportunity that includes live online meetings to answer your questions and review the videos of your training sessions. If your committed to your horse's comfort and are interested in doing a 4 week positively transformational mini clinic to give this gift of calm confident trailer loading skills to your horse and yourself, drop an emoji in the comments!

SHORT SWEET FREQUENT SESSIONS ARE BEST FOR SUCCESS! Your invited to our Connection through Consistency Challenge, for 🐴 positive change, created to help: 💫 inspire you 💫 motivate you 💫 get out doing what you love to do with your horse 🦄 This challenge is meant to help you experience the positive changes that can come from accountability, community and coaching! Break out of the winter doldrums this spring by joining us in committing to Connection through Consistency while interacting with our fuzzy shedding friends....we’ve created this challenge to help us all get over the winter blues hump and spring into positive action followed by continued momentum created by new habits. Learn about why consistency is important to horses on many different levels and how and when to implement it in a way that your horse will value and that will produce results while you both enjoy the process. Check out the Challenge here: https://www.compassionatehorseclick.com/challenge-2023 Join our Connection through Consistency Challenge and Positively reinforce yourself and your horse!! PS Compassionate Horse Click Public Page Online Community Members this is a perk for you - look for a coupon code in your private FB group! Questions? We love them. PM me or post in the comments below. 😍

Are you training: - HOME ALONE?? Jen in this video does. Check out the amazing results she’s having with her young horse Koda on the trail! Jen started this boy just over a year ago even on the ground, and he’s now becoming a calm and confident horse that enjoys trail riding - Using positive reinforcement -and our online program and coaching. You’ll see in the video that Koda’s First time out on the trail with another horse was a fantastic and reinforcing experience for Koda- previously a young horse who used to struggle to stay calm and now enjoys riding out! Jen Foust, has done all of his training HERSELF with ONLINE support from Melissa and the Compassionate Horse Click Online Course and Community! Aer you wanting to enjoy your horse and train like Jenn is doing??? Shoot Melissa a PM. 🥳Biggest Congratulations to Jen and Koda on the great relationship, trust bond and stellar 🌟 training!! #Connectiontraining #Positivereinforcementhorsetraining #Positivehorsemanship #Rewardbasedtraining #Weclick #Clickertraininghorses #Clickertrainingworks #Tricktraining #Horseaddict #Ilovemypony #Horsetrainer #Horsetraining #Equestrianlife #Equestrian #Equestrianlifestyle #Horsefriends #Horsebehavior #Horselover #Horsesofinstagram #Kindnesscounts #Trainingwithtrust #Noforceneeded

Airlite Pasture Vacuum, help us find a remote
Airlite Pasture Vacuum, help us find a remote

Airlite Pasture Vacuum

We've moved our Videos, including all the Positive Reinforcement Horse Training, Horse Behavior and Relationship Building tips too! There's something on this channel for everyone who has ever known the love of a horse, regardless of age, stage or discipline. From husbandry to happy snuggling, performance to preparing to ride out, You can find the Victory Land Dressage YouTube channel videos here at our new channel named Compassionate Horse Click. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDDaPSRwJdSsKnQ9OJP2KBw For you Dressage Enthusiasts, we have tons of footage of positive riding and hope to be getting that content up within the next couple of months on our VLD YouTube channel. We'll be sure to make a post to let you know when we get started. Meanwhile, may you all positively enjoy your horse like never before!

hot times on the farm hot tub
hot times on the farm hot tub

Positive reinforcement for horse trainers! Check out this handy home made hot tub.

Compassionate Horse Click Overnight Opportunity
Compassionate Horse Click Overnight Opportunity

After our last Live Event, a Compassionate Horse Click (CHC) Members only clinic held at our farm (Victory Land Dressage), I vowed we'd do something to the classroom/office area as it was packed full of stuff and people and I couldn't stand the cram any longer. After I spent a full week working on it, a friend of mine who is a professional organizer from and horse woman, Sarah Littlejohn, spent a few days helping me tidy and rearrange. We uncluttered the classroom area. Chris Deal ordered a container for his tools that spill over into the "our" area. LOL. And we began creating a cozy space for visitors to have a short respite or stay over night since we have a full shower and bath, plus a few kitchen amenities on site. It's so much more fun to have folks stay and they are often asking if we have more to offer than our camper hook up or tent spot on the pond. Although we haven't quite finished check out the new CHC digs and let me know when you plan to come for an immersion, educational experience or bring your horse for your next adventure to deepening the connection between yourself and your horse!

Arena Construction is at a dead stand still thanks to Hurricane Isaias
Arena Construction is at a dead stand still thanks to Hurricane Isaias

We patched and dragged and added and moved footing around time and again since last fall's hurricanes and finally gaving it up this spring. We started from scratch on the arena and have the base almost complete after a variety of delays. Finally, moving forward, looks like the hurricane means heavy equipiment is leaving for a few days!

The Clicker Training "In Crowd"
The Clicker Training "In Crowd"

Heartfelt appreciation to everyone who attended the first ever Live Compassionate Horse Click Members Only Event in person (and in spirit for those attending via Facebook live and those that wanted to join us but were unable). It was incredible to have so many Compassionate equestrians together at Victory Land Dressage. We are honored by the time, effort and attention given by each and every participant horses and humans alike! So much sharing and learning. It is an event I will cherish for all time and I look forward to many more. 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 #weclick #clickertraininghorses #clickertrainingworks #tricktraining #connectiontraining #positivereinforcementtraining #positivehorsemanship #rewardbasedtraining #targettraining #kindnesscounts #trainingwithtrust #noforceneeded #staypositive #horseaddict #ilovemypony #horsetrainer #horsetraining #equestrianlife #equestrian #equestrianlifestyle #horsefriends #horsebehavior #horselover #horsesofinstagram #happyhorse #horsewoman #horselife #CHC #compassionatehorseclick #onlinecourse

Dot's Dental Surgery due to EOTRH
Dot's Dental Surgery due to EOTRH

Removing 2 teeth with really inflamed roots which cause pain for the horse.

This is part of Dot's dental exam. Dr. Tinsley uses a camera and the images normally go to an iPad. Unfortunately she had to replace her iPad on this day so you're seeing the exam on the phone which is much smaller And I'm also filming with my phone so the video is not great. However, she was still able to identify dental caries. She also identified that she felt he likely had ETORH, which could only be confirmed with x-rays. Stay tuned for the next set of pics and video to see how Dot's symptoms, which affected his behavior at feeding time and also in the bridle, and physiologic issues are addressed! #compassionatehorseclick #horsedentalequipment #horsedentistry #horsebehaviour

The last leg of my trip home from teaching a reward based horse training clinic in Georgia this weekend was positively wet! This was taking on Malpass Corner road near Herrings Chapel road near Burgaw NC.

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Inspiring women to enjoy horses through compassionate training ...Victory Land D is a state of thoughtful being - a place that any rider may choose to journey with a horse. The only requirement is a heart that seeks to honor the horse above all other equestrian endeavors. We too are passionate about our relationship with each horse that we encounter. We consider it a privileged opportunity to help riders and horses find greater joy in their lives together. Like you, we know the importance of happy, sound horses, safe interactions, and kind, yet effective training for horse and rider. Riders and handlers can learn much from horses, when we are listening. We invite you to share perspectives and experiences as you journey to explore the mind, body, and soul of your horse with us. By respecting your ideas, refining your techniques and compassionately developing your horses' abilities through positive reinforcement training, you will find that your very own victory awaits.