Painted Faith Equestrian

06/28/2025

I may have to set something like this up for my students!

06/25/2025

I’ve been quiet for a bit but FB gets put on the back burner when you’re busy!! 🤪 We’ve had some great lessons on and off the horses. Kids all did a scavenger hunt to see how much they’ve been paying attention to things too. I haven’t taken many pics but here’s a small photo dump. Stay cool!!🥵

06/22/2025

With this heat coming, keep your eye on your animals!!

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TELL IF YOUR HORSE IS IN DISTRESS?

As a horse owner, it's imperative you know how to recognize problems and respond promptly. It's important to know what conditions require veterinary attention, and how to take appropriate action while you're waiting for the veterinarian's arrival.

Types of emergencies you and your horse may encounter on your journey together include colic; lacerations and bleeding wounds; impaled objects or nails in the foot; acute lameness due to conditions ranging from hoof abscess to fractures, laminitis, tendon injuries and more; eye injuries; allergic reactions; choke; and even foaling emergencies.

No matter what you may face in the future, getting to know your horse's normal vital signs (including temperature, pulse and respiration) as well as its normal behavior patterns will help you become a good observer, so that you readily recognize signs of ill health. Being prepared is in your horse's best interest.

Always remember, your veterinarian is one of your best resources. Talk to them about how they can be reached after-hours, and about recommendations for an emergency plan suitable for your individual situation.

06/04/2025

It’s been a hot one this week! PotLuck June has started. Remember, if you have something specific in mind you want to learn/do, let me know. Otherwise, you can pick from the “pot”.

05/26/2025

New Franklin Memorial Day Parade. It was perfect weather this year. So many awesome floats and vehicles. Here’s some of our group. We had about 9 and my aunt’s barn brought about 6 more. (A lot more pics on my personal page)

05/24/2025

This is a pic I took of Diesel, Stormy’s son, 14yrs ago. Anyone recognize it?

05/24/2025

This week weather and horse “issues” changed some of the lessons but that’s life. Love that I have families and students that go with the flow and understand things happen.💙 Just a couple pics from lessons and farrier appointment this week.

05/23/2025

How many times have you, my students, heard me say this? 😂

05/14/2025

I’ve talked about the stretchy trot often as a couple of the horses love to do it. This is another good explanation.

'Allowing the horse to stretch on a long rein' (sometimes called 'chewing the reins out of the hands') requires your horse to lower his head forward and down while maintaining an elastic contact with your hands. His nose should be slightly in front of the vertical (not curling up behind the vertical), and his mouth should be at least level with his shoulder.

The purpose of this movement is to test your horse's willingness to work through from behind and into the contact, and to demonstrate balance, relaxation, and suppleness.

Here's what the judge wants to see:

✅ As your horse stretches forward and down, your horse's mouth should reach inline with the point of his shoulder.
✅ Although your reins are lengthened, a consistent and elastic contact must be maintained throughout the stretch.
✅ Your horse must remain balanced, with his hind legs stepping under to support the stretch and remaining light in his shoulders.
✅ The rhythm and tempo of the pace must remain the same before, during, and after the movement.
✅ The rider should take the reins back smoothly, and there should be no loss of balance, resistance, or tension.

05/10/2025

Haley and I took advantage of the nice day yesterday and went trail riding. Horses were loving getting to move out some! Stormy got to set the pace which was risky with her sass but the best choice 😂 Lots of trotting with some cantering.

05/08/2025

A got to try out her new saddle this week 💙 Stormy got to put up with us trying a full body sleezy on her. And a few of my students got to try not to soak themselves while riding with a cup of water 😂 Wish I had taken pics of that ☔️