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Here’s the thing: a horse that’s been brought along right will feel broke, soft, and willing. You pick up your reins, as...
09/14/2025

Here’s the thing: a horse that’s been brought along right will feel broke, soft, and willing. You pick up your reins, ask for the lope, and they step into it like they’ve been doing it forever. Balanced, quiet, easy.

But it doesn’t take much for that to change. When we let the “little” things slide—like a couple trot steps before the lope, leaning on our hands, or crowding our space on the ground—it adds up faster than we realize. Before long, that nice horse feels heavy, strung out, or dramatic in their transitions. Not because they forgot their training, but because the standard slipped.

That’s the big reminder: horses don’t forget. They just meet us where we set the bar.

So whether your horse is 2 or 12, keep them accountable to what they already know. Stay fair. Stay consistent. And you’ll keep the horse you bought (or built). If you start letting things slide, pretty soon you’ll be asking yourself, where’d that broke horse go?

We’ve got a full lineup of events coming up this fall 🍂 It’s shaping up to be a busy but exciting season, and I’m so pro...
09/12/2025

We’ve got a full lineup of events coming up this fall 🍂 It’s shaping up to be a busy but exciting season, and I’m so proud of all the hard work our riders are putting in!

We’ll be cheering on Sophie at State Fair, loading up for some PSHA shows, and heading to O-Mok-See before wrapping up with the 4-H Fall Leaders Show and our first club meeting of the new year. Lots of miles, lots of learning, and plenty of fun along the way.

For those who may not know, I volunteer as a 4-H leader in addition to running my horsemanship program. While the two overlap in spirit (it’s all about helping people grow with their horses), they’re separate roles for me. I love being able to support youth through 4-H while also building riders and horses through my lesson and training program.

It’s going to be a great season — can’t wait to see everyone out there!

Had one of those pinch me moments this week.I got to take my dad out on the trails—he rode Nora, one of my lesson horses...
09/10/2025

Had one of those pinch me moments this week.

I got to take my dad out on the trails—he rode Nora, one of my lesson horses, and I hopped on Kai. For years, he’s been the one behind the scenes making sure I had everything I needed to chase this crazy horse dream of mine.

And this time, I finally got to turn it around a little—use my horses to help him chase a dream of his: getting back in the saddle and enjoying the trails again.

It was just really special. The guy who poured so much into helping me build this life, I now get to share it with him. Full circle, and honestly, my heart is still pretty full from it. 🐴🤍

Summer days are meant for little adventures—my foot in the stirrup, Kendall’s tiny boot riding double behind me, and Han...
09/04/2025

Summer days are meant for little adventures—my foot in the stirrup, Kendall’s tiny boot riding double behind me, and Hank happily trotting by our side. All on the back of our steady girl, Moo.

We’re soaking up every last bit of sunshine these final weeks of summer—making memories, enjoying the miles, and holding onto the season just a little longer. 💛

When was the last time you let your horse play?Kai and I were back at the Fall City Arena (my old stomping grounds!) and...
09/02/2025

When was the last time you let your horse play?

Kai and I were back at the Fall City Arena (my old stomping grounds!) and I let her do her favorite thing—RUN. 🐎💨 She lit up the moment I gave her the reins.

Every horse shows joy in different ways.
🌱 Food-driven? Maybe they’d love grazing time with you at the end of the lead rope.
⚡ Forward and energetic? Let them stretch out and move.
💓 Quiet soul? Sometimes just scratches and companionship are all they need.

I want to hear from you—
What does your horse enjoy most? How do you know when they’re really having fun?

Drop it in the comments ⬇️ I’d love to hear your stories!

Some of the sweetest moments in this life are the simple ones. Like holding my daughter’s hand while she leads Kai aroun...
08/30/2025

Some of the sweetest moments in this life are the simple ones. Like holding my daughter’s hand while she leads Kai around the arena.

I feel so grateful to share this farm life with her—and even more grateful to have trained my mares well enough that they can stay quiet and safe in her little hands. Don’t get me wrong, they’re spunky and sassy (just how I like ’em 😉), but there’s something so special about seeing them soften their energy and trust a child’s lead.
At the end of the day, this is what it’s all about. ♥️

Did you know we have a Junior Instructor Program?This program was created especially for our younger horse lovers under ...
08/28/2025

Did you know we have a Junior Instructor Program?

This program was created especially for our younger horse lovers under the age of 10, and it’s taught by our very own Sophie!

Sophie has been part of my program for the last four years, working closely alongside me and gaining a solid foundation in the basics of horse care and handling. With that knowledge, she’s stepped into an incredible teaching role—helping kids learn the essentials of:
✔️ Grooming
✔️ Handling & leading
✔️ Basic Groundwork
✔️ Intro to leadline riding in the saddle

The goal of this program is to set kiddos up with confidence and skills before moving into the senior program that I teach. Sophie has been doing an amazing job—she’s truly a talented junior teacher!

Have young kiddos who might be interested? Reach out and let’s set up a meeting to see if this program is the right fit!


✨🐴 Welcome to the Herd! 🐴✨Meet our newest addition — a 3-year-old buckskin beauty who may be tiny but is already proving...
08/27/2025

✨🐴 Welcome to the Herd! 🐴✨

Meet our newest addition — a 3-year-old buckskin beauty who may be tiny but is already proving she’s mighty! 💛

She hopped off the trailer like a pro, walked into the arena cool as a cucumber, and handled everything with such confidence. For such a young horse, that’s no small feat!

This little mare has her whole journey ahead of her, and I couldn’t be more excited to guide her through it. From laying down the basics to introducing her to the world of riding, she’s going to be such a fun one to bring along. Even better — she’ll be giving my students some incredible hands-on opportunities to learn about starting a youngster the right way: with patience, consistency, and a whole lot of heart. 💪🤍

Here’s to new beginnings, big lessons, and plenty of fun with this golden girl! She doesn’t have a name quite yet, but as we get to know her, I’m sure she’ll choose her own! A big thank you to Brittany for getting us connected with her!

The Chaos Drill! Don’t let the name fool you—this drill has plenty of purpose. 😉Set up 5 cones in the arena: four in a s...
08/27/2025

The Chaos Drill! Don’t let the name fool you—this drill has plenty of purpose. 😉

Set up 5 cones in the arena: four in a square and one right in the middle. You start by circling the center cone, then ride a straight line halfway between two circles before picking up the outside cone, making a full loop around it. From there, you return to circle the middle cone before moving on to the next outside cone. The pattern keeps flowing until you’ve worked all four.

Why do I love this drill so much?
✅ Shapes and strengthens the horse’s body
✅ Builds balance and suppleness through repeated changes of direction
✅ Encourages engagement of the hindquarters
✅ Improves focus and responsiveness to rider cues
✅ Softens through the bridle while carrying that softness on straight lines
✅ Sharpens steering and overall body control
✅ Helps hot or anxious horses relax through structure and rhythm
✅ Builds a foundation that transfers directly to trail, horsemanship, barrels, ranch riding, and more

It might look like “chaos” on paper, but in the saddle it’s all about controlled practice—keeping your horse’s body and mind sharp while giving them a great workout.

🚨 Excessive Heat Warning – Cle Elum & Surrounding Areas 🚨It’s going to be a scorcher these next couple of days here in C...
08/25/2025

🚨 Excessive Heat Warning – Cle Elum & Surrounding Areas 🚨

It’s going to be a scorcher these next couple of days here in Cle Elum. Please remember to take extra care of both yourself and your horses! 🌞🐴

🔥 Tips to Keep Horses Safe in the Heat:
• Provide constant access to clean, cool water.
• Offer electrolytes if your horse is sweating heavily.
• Ride early in the morning or later in the evening when temps are cooler.
• Hose down or sponge your horse to help them cool off.
• Make sure there’s shade available—trees, shelters, or even a fly sheet with UV protection can help.
• Know the signs of heat stress: rapid breathing, lethargy, stumbling, or refusal to move.

Your horse’s health always comes first, and sometimes that means rescheduling a ride or lesson to a cooler part of the day or a cooler day in general. Let’s all take steps to keep our partners comfortable, safe, and happy through this heat wave. 💛

Stay safe out there, horse friends!


💛 Here’s why my girls get this every day 💛All three of my mares—Nora, Kai, and Moo—are on Silver Lining Herbs’ Total Bod...
08/24/2025

💛 Here’s why my girls get this every day 💛

All three of my mares—Nora, Kai, and Moo—are on Silver Lining Herbs’ Total Body Support. It’s one of those staples in their daily routine that I reach for because it helps cover so many bases without being complicated.

I think of it as more of a preventative supplement. Rather than waiting until something pops up, it helps support:

Long-term overall health
Shiny coats and healthy skin
Normal physical and mental performance
Protection against everyday stressors

What I love most is the mix of natural ingredients. Things like flax seed for gut and respiratory health, hawthorn to support circulation, marshmallow and slippery elm for gut healing, and dandelion to help the body clear impurities. It’s a gentle way of keeping them feeling good from the inside out.

For me, it’s about consistency. Whether they’re competing, training, or just having a quiet day, I know I’m giving them that little bit of extra support to stay happy and healthy. Have questions? Reach out to me for more information! Already know you want to give it a go? Use my discount code "M4XBRAND" at check out to receive 10% off!

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