Oak Ridge Equestrian

08/30/2024

“Every horse, at least once in their life, deserves to be loved by a little girl.”

Growing older together with my boy is one of the greatest blessings of my life. He’s the reason behind why I do what I do.

Ali Hubbell Photography thank you for these beautiful captures in time year over year. 🥰

08/17/2024

🚨 Interactive post!

▶️ What does riding mean to you?

Is it a hobby, something you can fit in when you have time? **give this post a like!** 👍🏻

Your happy place? Your lifetime commitment? **give the post a love!** ❤️

Do you know that when you are riding once a week (with the assumption that it’s for an hour), the total time spent learning and bonding with a horse is 52 hours a year. Compare that to a 40 hour work week, compare it to other sports, compare it to school, compare it to time scrolling on Facebook, watching Hulu or YouTube, compare it to… a lot.

It always intrigues me to understand where everyone falls on the scale. Let me know with your reactions! 😀

08/11/2024

Such a beautiful day for the horses after all the rain and storms cleared out. ❤️

08/10/2024

👏🏻What better way to beat the rainy blues this week than by having a mini camp.

🙌🏻These kids showed up with commitment, ready to learn. It was an honor to host you all!

❤️ Special thanks to the Oak Ridge crew who helped out and made it happen!

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08/03/2024

The girls didn’t love our last post with some of the geldings laying down. They wanted everyone to know that best GIRLS also need their beauty rest.

I absolutely love the content energy at the barn on summer mornings. 😌

08/03/2024

3 musketeers on the laziest bird prowl I’ve ever seen. 🤣❤️

07/25/2024

There is nothing better than a night cap ride with your heart horse. It’s been 25 years since our very first ride together, and he’s still my rock.

Love the sport, but love the horse first. ♥️

07/21/2024

Smaller Oak Ridge attendance group to this show, but packed some big wins! We ended our day with not one, but three Grand Champ Day End awards.

Both of these girls and horses put the work in. They take the good and the bad in stride and keep smiles on their faces. Such well deserved earnings. Congratulations Michele and Olivia! Great work with some pretty amazing roany ponies! 🥇🥇🥇

As always, thank you to MDPH Open Show Series for putting on another great show!

07/17/2024

Even best boys need their beauty rest. 😌

07/14/2024

Rudy takes the signs around here very seriously, especially during performance review time.

He listed this as a strength but was disappointed to learn that he can’t turn the lights off when the isle is full and he wants everyone to leave…

We’ll keep working on it.

07/12/2024

Hi all. We almost always operate on a waiting list, and I’m pleased to announce that with program growth, we have a few (limited) additional lesson slots opening up. PM if interested in more info.

Have a great weekend!

07/08/2024

Looking to join our team? Our awesome part timer will be heading back to school in August, so we will have a part time position open on Fridays and Saturdays. Responsibilities include feeding, sweeping, turn in/out.

In September, stalls will be available on Fridays as well.

Bi-weekly pay or work in exchange for riding for the right candidate.

Easton, PA.

Please PM if interested.

06/26/2024

Now that most of our area is back to riding after the heatwave, it makes me think about expectations. Exceptations of ourselves as riders and coaches and of our horses.

Things to think about:

Mindfulness- Clear your mind before you get your horse out. Had a tough ride last time? Clear that thought, it’s a new slate. Our horses feel our energy, just as we should learn to feel theirs.

Horse expectation- Did your horse do what you were asking when you asked? If yes- ask yourself why. Were you asking effectively and consistently, or was it “dumb luck” and can’t easily be repeated again? If no, ask yourself why again. How were your seat aids? Your hands? Your eyes? Your tone of voice? Was there a distraction in the ring? The list for both scenarios can become extensive.

Rider expectation- Hold yourself accountable every single time. Make a mistake? We all do. Learn from it and move on. Guide your horse with the clearest guidelines through each maneuver you are working on. Keep it simple. Take it one day at a time, one step at a time. Know when to stop and when to keep going. Praise immediately when deserved. Learn to read the signs of your horse. Are they annoyed? Are they a coiled spring of energy that they are holding in? Is something physical bothering them? Are they happy? It’s our responsibility to guide our horses clearly and safely.

Coach expectation- Are you getting what you need? Do you feel supported or confused? Finding this right fit is an equally important piece of the puzzle. There is a difference between telling a rider what they want to hear and what they need to hear, and the way that message is delivered and received is important.

Hope everyone has great rides ahead. ❤️❤️

06/19/2024

You know it’s hot out when the rings remain freshly dragged since the morning. 🥵

While I usually love seeing hoof prints quickly re covering the ground, I am proud of our team for putting our horses well being first during this heat wave. 🙌🏻

06/18/2024

We attended MDPH Open Show Series this past weekend and I want to give some acknowledgment to the following:

Our crew! Not one of them walked away without multiple blues. 🥇🥇🥇🥇

⭐️ Rachel Huddock and My Keystone Kid: Reserve Beginner English day end
⭐️ Brennah Gentry and Two Diamond Eyes: 2 firsts in their first ever hunter division classes
⭐️ Michele Kiefer and My Moonlite Miracle: Grand Beginner Western and Reserve Adult Western day end
⭐️ Olivia Grube and Triple Crown Victory: Reserve Adult English day end

As always, and more important than wins, our team banded together, lifted each other up, laughed, and showed each other and each horse unwavering support.

In addition to our own team support, the other exhibitors and peers are always equally as supportive. Thank you Marissa Beers for fostering such a positive environment for all. Your efforts do not go unnoticed!

06/13/2024

Hi all! Camp spots are filling up. If you are interested in camp and haven’t let me know yet, please do so. We have 5 spots left and registration will be closed once filled.

06/12/2024

Oak Ridge Show Team- please get those pre entries in if you are showing this weekend!

06/09/2024

Our barn family pouring love into our barn. ♥️

06/02/2024

Any interest in a July or August summer camp? 🤔🤔

05/27/2024

05/24/2024

Taking orders for Oak Ridge T-shirts. $15. Text/PM and let me know size and color (black, white, or maroon) by May 31! :)

05/12/2024

“Appy” Mother’s Day to all! Enjoy your special day. ❤️

05/04/2024

Two peas in a pod. 🥰

04/17/2024

This Sunday is our last show prep clinic (at least for a little while. 😉) If you haven’t RSVP yet, please do so. We’ll be focusing on pleasure this time around.

Oak Ridge horse availability is available, but limited.

Trailer ins are welcome to arrive early and stall. Must have a current coggins.

See you then!

04/15/2024

It’s the deep hock relaxation for me 🥰

After lunch nap vibes 😌

04/13/2024

Showmanship, more new sheets, and a best boy.

Happy Sunday!

04/06/2024

**one week** until our next clinic: Showmanship.

Thank you to everyone who came to the last clinic and participated/audited.

If you plan on attending, but haven’t confirmed with me yet, please do so ASAP. 🤩