Golden Acres Equine

02/21/2025

Simone today!
We’ve had snow and ice this week so we haven’t been as productive as I’d like. That’s ok though! We had a great day today with the Sun shinning! ☀️ The fun thing about horses is some days even when you aren’t feeling the best they still need fed, cared for, and worked.

I started the day not planning to ride her but as we went on she was just doing so wonderful I had to ride her!
We practiced our shoulder, sideways, and hip movement on the ground.
We practiced our lunging both ways with ground poles and some obstacles.
We picked up all our feet a few times and she was so very good!

We ended with a calm ride in the arena with nice soft turns and forward movement.

I really really love this horse!

🤎 Comparison is the thief of joy🤎

02/18/2025

This silly guy is going to be looking for a new home soon!! He’s been barrel raced in the past but has been sitting for some time and I think he has potential to be a great trail horse!!

Stay tuned for more information about him!

02/15/2025

Hello STRETCHY TROT 🤩🤩
Simone is learning how to use her body and work some muscles in ways she probably never has. 🥰 We have some work to do but she was figuring things out a little today!
Getting clever with our muddy day sessions!

02/14/2025

Well, my videoing skills need help, I ‘recorded’ myself hosing off her legs. Did it actually record? Nope sure didn’t! So here’s a picture of Simone after we got all cleaned up from the mud! She stood like a champ!
Just in time for her to go back out into the mud 😂 Good practicing being clean!! 🧼

02/13/2025

For those of you who didn’t get chosen for a free hat, if you still would like one they’re avalible for purchase!
Proceeds will be contributioning to Simone’s care and well being!
$25 each (shipping not included)
Many color options! Shoot me a message or comment below!

02/12/2025

Everyone Snuggie and DRY under their blankets this morning! The only smart one of the bunch is chipper who is staying inside throughout this storm.

‼️‼️IF YOU BLANKET‼️‼️

You have got to make sure your horse is DRY under their blanket when it’s raining. If you’re blanket is not waterproof or has hole IT WILL MAKE YOUR HORSE WET and COLDER.

So while yes blanketing *can* be helpful at times, we have got to make sure we’re doing it properly or else we can cause a bigger issue!

Stay warm!!

02/11/2025

Congratulations to Susan Dalrymple & McKaylee Middlemas for winning the hat draw! 🤠😍

02/09/2025

Simone is turning out to be such a good girl!
She’s standing tied like a been there done that horse. Is starting to master shoulder, rib, and hip movement. Her turning under saddle is finally starting to click with her, she’s learning the word woah and even offers to back up a few steps when she stops without me asking her to.
Her backing up does need more improvement but that will come with time.
She’s been ground driven out in the big arena by herself and did absolutely beautifully.
She had her first massage with a new person touching her all over and she did fantastic!
She’s out in the field with friends now and gets along perfectly with other horses and seems to be middle of the herd, but very respectful of everyone.
I’m so excited to watch her grow more and more with knowledge! This week will be interesting due to the wonderful weather we have coming our way (mid 30s and rain, horray!)
This week will give us time to master standing still and having our feet messed with!
Stay tuned for more updates this week!

02/08/2025

02/06/2025

02/04/2025

Time is flying! We have 100 days left until competition! 🤠 So exciting!

That being said, I have 100 days left of feeding, cleaning up after, caring for, getting body work done- etc for Simone!

I thought I would do a ‘fun’ draw challenge for a Golden Acres hat!
There will be 20 spots for $25 each! You can choose one spot, or many spots!

Once all the slots are filled I’ll draw 2 numbers to receive a Golden Acres Equine hat!!

Here’s how it works!
Comment below or message me the number you’d like to select! You can either venmo or PayPal your donation and I’ll put your name in that number spot!
💸Venmo :
🤑PayPal:

ALL donations will be contributing to Simone directly, whether it’s feed, farrier care, day to day needs, or massage work.

I really appreciate each and everyone of you so much!

1. Trina Parslow
2. Lauren Swanson
3. Tim Lemp
4. Stevie Ann
5. Susan D
6. Ralph Colwell
7. Debbie Colwell
8. Cheryl Frey
9. John Frey
10. Kassidy Stanford
11. Penny Brown
12. Jared Daulton
13. Jennifer Middlemans
14. Amy Brown
15. Teresa Sessions
16. Sydney Sheeks
17. Mckaylee Middlemans
18. Audra Wilson
19. Brad Sparks
20. Wade Brown

02/03/2025

Standing tied is such a good skill EVERY horse needs to know! Simone had our first standing tied session today and it started out with some pawing but she ended it with her foot cocked and taking a nap!
I love to see it! 🤠🐴



Halter: Ridge Creek Tack 😍

01/30/2025

Simone & I had a great day today! After a rough day yesterday, today we are turning much better on the lines and are starting to learn ‘woah’ as well on the lines. Getting used to pressure can be challenging for some of these guys but she’s trying for me which is all I want from her! We ended with a nice ‘woah’ for today’s session and I’m very proud of her. I think some horses profit soo so much with grounddriving and she is one of them. We’re going to get softness with our turns and stopping with backing up before I even climb aboard. I’m excited to see her progress!

01/29/2025

Simone the other day working on ground tying with some distractions going on!