The Paddocks Stables

08/01/2024

Baby cow is getting bigger

07/28/2024

Shared from:
Littlebourne Equestrian Centre
July 22

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day's riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor's highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself "what can this horse teach me today?" All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it's more likely that you don't ride the horse as well as you think! It's not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that "it's not my kind of horse" is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it's only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it's back.

Copied and shared with love for all of our horses, ponies and riders 🐎❤🐎

07/26/2024

We love when past riders bring our future riders for a visit!!! Especially, when they get to learn on their aunties first pont😍

06/27/2024

Mom.....make him stop!!!!

06/13/2024

Zoomy loves scratches!

05/15/2024

04/12/2024

It is with heavy heart that I have to share the passing of one our special horses. He passed away quietly in the night. These last weeks he seemed even more full of life having a new baby across from him, but at thirtyishmaybefortywhoreallyknows it was his time. I hope he finds never-ending joy galloping over the rainbow. Thank you Lolle for all of your education, attitude and heart. R.I.P.

04/07/2024

Thanks for the fun day!

04/02/2024

04/02/2024

What do springtime storms bring?

03/12/2024

Who is coming? Working on a head count

03/06/2024

Love being a head rest for my pony

01/21/2024

Thank you NTHJC! It was a surprisingly good year🎉

12/31/2023

NTHJC 2024 Show Schedule!

Mark your calendars! The 2024 Show Season Schedule is here!

12/13/2023

Calling all NTHJC Trainers!
Please email [email protected] with your nominations for your barn's Barn Dad and Sportsmanship Award for the 2023 Show Season!
Due December 15th!