KBS Performance Horses

06/01/2024

Still Available! Helping my neighbors find a new adventure for their sweet gelding. Approx 12 year old Arab gelding. They rescued him with a leg injury that they helped to heal. He has some leg jewelry but overall appears sound. A touch sore at the canter in hind end but hasn’t been worked in a few months so I think that will go away with strength and conditioning. Very sweet in your pocket personality. I rode yesterday walk, trot in round pen and then took through their trails and a short ways down the road. Soft and responsive. Forward and a bit prancey on trails but not spooky from what I could tell. Asking small rehoming carrots. Message for more details!

05/13/2024

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05/03/2024

Cheeeseeeeeee………..

04/24/2024

Tack for Sale!

31” Western Saddle Pad $50

White dressage saddle pad $10

Open front jumping boots $10

Tribute Polo Wraps $10

Will ship for extra and more pictures available upon request!

04/20/2024

It’s the weekend!

04/07/2024

He’s got some BIG shoes to fill…..

03/08/2024

Hello! I have a few people looking for calm, beginner safe type horses age 18 or under. Sound W/T/C. Please message me if you have anything available! Thank you!

03/03/2024

Another farm dog update Fin is now in 3rd and needs to move to 1st. Please keep voting for Fin! Thank you ❤️

https://americasfavpet.com/2024/fin-5ae8?fbclid=IwAR38TSjnDePtfH8cusVOcDNa37qJ82QfCDD1VmW1-pjwz-jo1kj-QMpr7s4_aem_Ad3EU6202Hg41j7OIUhleDuMtdtju4S-AIbyPhdZK6OSsccmSikyenzQMwetckXmokU

Fin loves the snow, laying in the horse trough, chasing little furry animals and lounging on the couch with his dad. He is a lover.

02/27/2024

😂🤷‍♀️💃🏼🐎❤️

02/26/2024

When you are so excited to play with mom 😂 it has been years since I’ve done Liberty circles with Remi off line. ❤️

02/24/2024

Always such a good boy!

02/09/2024

It has been a difficult decision that has required lots of thought and prayers but I have decided to drastically slow down my horse training and lesson program to allow for more time for my family. For those that don’t know I have a full time day job that has been very busy and in addition to teaching lessons I have been missing out on time with my husband, boys and fur children. Below is a list of trainers I recommend and there are options for existing students to still take lessons on Ozzy with a different trainer. I will reach out to all my current lesson students individually in addition to this post and will be outlining a transition plan for those that are interested. I will have sporadic lesson days I will open up for people to take lessons with me every so often (once a month or so). Thank you all for the support and memories over the years. Hopefully you will be seeing me around with two little cowboys in the near future. ❤️ Kelle

Advanced Western Riding, Ranch Riding, Reining, Freestyle- Taylor Made Performance Horses

English Riding/Jumping- Cedar Lodge Stables

Western Riding/Basic Riding and Horse Handling, Kids Camps The Wendy Way Horse Training

02/06/2024

Not horse related but farm dog related :) Would love everyone to help us get votes for Fin in this photo competition! Thank you!!

https://americasfavpet.com/2024/fin-5ae8?fbclid=IwAR0pnljnA5XzOWSXIi9DO_5nn2BM73A8QCuGTyyomPDw4TKU4LJzP9lnl1g_aem_Ac2G7csyHbkGC0XiG8UlMHCt56HdObw_pCs7Ade_gHHymi9Ca-B4CSzen7qccFxikE8

Fin loves the snow, laying in the horse trough, chasing little furry animals and lounging on the couch with his dad. He is a lover.

01/27/2024

Blanket Check! The ponies are plump and happy! Forgot to take a picture of Ozzy down at Sheila’s he is probably the plumpest 😂

01/20/2024

Well it’s probably time I introduce the newest member of the herd “officially”

Curlin’s Mastery 2020 TB Gelding I’m not even going to guess his height but it’s BIG.

Atlas has been here since the beginning of December and has fit right into the herd. We needed another in your face obnoxious herd member to keep the boys on their toes 😂 He is a big goof, calm minded beyond his years and just needs to continue his education. I’m not sure if he is here for his career or if I am just a stepping stone along his journey but I am excited to see what this boy can do. Thank you to Beth for insisting I was a good fit for him ❤️ He is growing on me and today we had a lot of fun cantering through the snow.

01/15/2024

Happy Monday 🤪🙃❄️❄️❄️

01/13/2024

And this is why you need to strengthen and condition if you compete in horse events so you can keep going if you lose a stirrup and not fall off 🤪

01/13/2024

The horses are happy to be back outside!

01/13/2024

I’m the weirdo that loves the snow ❄️❤️ Blessed with a barn to put the horses in at night if needed!

01/11/2024

Ozzy is looking for his next person to show the ropes and love on him at a more individual level. Yes I love on him and still really enjoy riding him and will continue to use him for lessons, but he likes to be worked almost daily. Are you his next person? Available for onsite partial lease, for advanced beginner and above. Message us for more details!

01/09/2024

We have our Etsy page up and running again! Here is the link to order KBS women-cut shirts and we have uni-sex shirts and mugs available as well.

https://kelleshomemadekrafts.etsy.com/listing/1533678135

01/07/2024

The new guy on the block. Atlas, an almost 4 year old TB gelding. Working on getting comfortable at the canter under saddle and getting crisper at listening to rider queues.

01/06/2024

Come Ride and Show with us at KBS Performance Horses. We have horses available for partial leases with experience in many disciplines. Located in Coloma Mi. Message me for more details!

01/02/2024

This is fundamental advice regardless of the discipline in which you ride, I have built my method and career around all of this, if you
Study the greatest horsemen in the world you will see all of the points in action. This was said by one of the best modern horsemen bill steinkrause.

“No. 1. Get your tack and equipment just right, and then forget about it and concentrate on the horse.

No. 2. The horse is bigger than you are, and it should carry you. The quieter you sit, the easier this will be for the horse.

No. 3. The horse's engine is in the rear. Thus, you must ride your horse from behind, and not focus on the forehand simply because you can see it.

No. 4. It takes two to pull. Don't pull. Push.

No. 5. For your horse to be keen but submissive, it must be calm, straight and forward.

No. 6. When the horse isn`t straight, the hollow side is the difficult side.

No. 7. The inside rein controls the bending, the outside rein controls the speed.

No. 8. Never rest your hands on the horse's mouth. You make a contract with it: "You carry your head and I'll carry my hands."

No. 10. Once you've used an aid, put it back.

No. 11. You can exaggerate every virtue into a defect.

No. 12. Always carry a stick, then you will seldom need it.

No. 13. If you`ve given something a fair trial, and it still doesn't work, try something else—even the opposite.

No. 14. Know when to start and when to stop. Know when to resist and when to reward.

No. 15. If you're going to have a fight, you pick the time and place.

No. 16. What you can't accomplish in an hour should usually be put off until tomorrow.

No. 17. You can think your way out of many problems faster than you can ride your way out of them.

No. 18. When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around.

No. 19. Don`t let over-jumping or dull routine erode the horse's desire to jump cleanly. It's hard to jump clear rounds if the horse isn't trying.

No. 20. Never give up until the rail hits the ground.

No. 21. Young horses are like children—give them a lot of love, but don't let them get away with anything.

No. 22. In practice, do things as perfectly as you can; in competition, do what you have to do.

No. 23. Never fight the oats.

No. 24. The harder you work, the luckier you get."

~Bill Steinkraus

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! Loving the snow! 👏🏼❄️

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! Looking forward to more trails, riding with my boys and enjoying my own horses in 2024 ❤️

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas! Enjoy this time with your loved ones and remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season ❤️🎄

12/22/2023

Taylor is great! She is located in Fennville for anyone up that way interested in lessons.