Golden Star Stables

03/21/2024

Paul Boland will be at my house for rider biomechanics on the following dates:

May 11 & 12
September 7 & 8

Please RSVP with me at your earliest convenience if you are interested!

11/11/2023

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The DLSC board is still working on our discussion of next year so stay tuned for any changes, etc. In the meantime, here is the 2024 season!! (all are Saturdays unless otherwise noted)

Hunter Shows
May 18 - Serenity Valley Farm: Equine Education and Training Center, Dayton
June 1 - Greenstone Stables, Germantown
June 22 - Serenity Valley Farm: Equine Education and Training Center, Dayton
July 13 - Hilltop Equestrian Center, West Alexandria
July 20 - Hilltop Equestrian Center, West Alexandria
August 10 - Greenstone Stables, Germantown
September 7 - The Riding Centre, Yellow Springs
October 20 (Sunday) - Sunnybrook Training Center, Troy ** will be hosting the 2024 DLSC Medal Finals

Dressage Shows
May 11 - The Riding Centre, Yellow Springs
June 8 - Hilltop Equestrian Center, West Alexandria
June 29 - Greenstone Stables, Germantown
July 6 - Hilltop Equestrian Center, West Alexandria
August 17 - Greenstone Stables, Germantown
August 24 - Serenity Valley Farm: Equine Education and Training Center, Dayton
September 8 (Sunday) - The Riding Centre, Yellow Springs
September 28 - Serenity Valley Farm: Equine Education and Training Center, Dayton

2024 Year End Awards Banquet -- ESTIMATE Friday, November 8

04/20/2023

Check out these effective but simple horse core strengthening exercises using poles that can be ridden or done in-hand to help your horse

02/16/2023

This video show the pelvis is the rising trot. It is a great visual, take a look!

Understand the influence of the hip, and proper biomechanics in the rising trot.Did you ever wish you could gather up some of the industry's best and learn f...

01/18/2023

I have updated the 2023 show and clinic dates. If you are interested in riding in one of the clinics please RSVP to me. I think they will fill up fast!!

01/02/2023

Tentative 2023 show and clinic dates!

08/27/2022

I have the logo designed and ready to put on a shirt!! Let me know if you would like a Golden Star Stables tee!! $13 each. Hoodies available too!!

08/25/2022

01/12/2022

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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is — the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• alert your veterinarian immediately;
• remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings;
• don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself — but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe;
• keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information.

More information about minimizing the incidence and impact of colic is available on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/colic-minimizing-its-incidence-and-impact-your-horse

09/23/2021

Chicks Saddlery is have a huge sale on helmets. Up to 60% off. I hear from Cox's that the prices are going up. If you need to get a new helmet now is the cheapest you will ever get one!

09/22/2021

Thank you all for joining my page! I am working on a logo and then getting t-shirts! It is exciting for a life long dream turning into reality!!

09/13/2021

09/13/2021

09/13/2021

Welcome to Golden Star Stables, L.L.C. I have been giving riding lessons to people of all ages since 1999. My program has grown and I am now an official business! I am excited to share my passion and knowledge of horses with you all. My lessons focus on rider biomechanics, dressage, jumping, and 4H. Private or group lessons offered at my farm or yours.

When I was 4 years old my parents got me my first pony, Goldie. She was the best pony ever. We both started out knowing nothing and ended our riding journey together showing in hunt seat, western, jumping, gymkhana, and even pleasure driving! Goldie went on to teach many kids how to ride. She was my first lesson horse. We lovingly called her "Goldie the Wonder Pony" and she was known near and far. She is the inspiration behind the business name.

Since then I have focused my training in dressage and jumping. In the last 2 years I have been training in rider biomechanics with Paul Boland from Kentucky. I am currently training a 6 year old Oldenburg. We are working on first level dressage and looking forward to moving up the levels.