Appalachian Equestrian Academy

03/18/2025

Good afternoon!! It’s time for our weekly recap of our homeschool class!

⭐️ What are the differences being a halter and a rope halter?

⭐️ What is a breakaway halter? Why are breakaway halters important, and why are they vital during travel?

⭐️ How do we correctly put on the halter and rope halter?What are some no nos to look for while putting them on ?

⭐️LEADING. How do we correctly hold a lead rope, and how do we go, whoa and turn?

Mr. Bug was a little confused about Saint Patrick’s day, and decided to turn himself orange instead of green😟 With the help of some grooming hands, we were able to get him (mostly) clean, and put on his green sheet so we didn’t have to pinch him!!

We celebrated the BEST day at Appalachian Equestrian Academy. Miss Killian turned ✨26✨ on Saint Patrick’s day, so in honor of the Lucky Queen’s birthday, we just had to get her dolled up and give her some cake!!! 🍀

03/12/2025

You can tell a lot from the eyes of the horse.

Horses are very expressive and have some of the most variety in facial expressions of any non-primate species.

This photo set is the same horse before and after he relaxed from stress.

When frightened, anxious and/or pain, the eye tends to hold more tension and creates a “peak” above the eye as the eye lid pulls up into a triangulated shape due to muscular tension around the eye.

This doesn’t necessarily need to be due to acute stressors, though with high levels of stress, you tend to see an increase in the extent of the tension.

Even for momentary stressors, the expression of the eye will shift while the horse assesses whether or not a threat is present.

Noticing these subtle shifts can be the difference between preparing for a potential flight response and being entirely blindsided when your horse reacts seemingly “out of nowhere.”

It can also be helpful in diagnosing potential soundness issues before they manifest in a more chronic and obvious manner.

The eyes, in my opinion, are the most expressive part of the body and tend to be the first area to show stress, whether it’s a low grade stressor or an acute one.

Practicing taking notice of shifts in your horse’s facial expressions can be instrumental in improved horsemanship.

(Repost with new photo as many asked me to post a version with the same horse.)

03/10/2025

Another super fun Homeschool class today!
Here's what we learned:

⭐ The names and functions of grooming tools.

⭐ Why and how to properly and safely groom a horse.

⭐ Basic hoof anatomy and the importance of proper hoof care.

Of course we couldn't leave without giving the goats some snacks, snuggling with the lambs, and giving the side line horses some love! 💕

03/06/2025

03/05/2025

What a great start for our Homeschooling Class!! We of course had to start off with our Horse Safety!

⭐️ How do we safely approach a horse?

⭐️ Where are the red zones (no no areas) to touch your horse?

⭐️ How do you safely walk behind a horse, and why?

⭐️ What do the ears/tails on our horse tell us?

With it being introduction day as well, we got a meet and greet with all the animals on the farm! Biscuit and Cash’s favorite way to greet is with food😉 If you think this is something your kids may enjoy, please reach out while some spots are available!!! See you next week 🐎🤍

03/01/2025

Our loyal guardians, Kyros and Rex! 💕

02/28/2025

Here's a little freedom, connection, and pure unbridled joy for your Friday. 🫶

02/27/2025

Happy Birthday!!! 🥹❤️

These 2 baby girls surprised us this morning! Both healthy and strong! Mama Sophie is doing great!

Any name suggestions??

02/24/2025

One more week until our Homeschool Class kicks off!

This is an unmounted, (mostly 🤠) hands-on equine science and safety course that covers horse communication, interaction, and care, as well as other bonus farm animals to interact with and learn from! It offers our students real farm life knowledge, experiences, and the chance to connect with nature!

This class is suitable for ages 7-14.

We have classes available Monday's
1pm -2:30pm
March - May.

$25 per class.
Pay by class or by month!

Admission is first-come, first-served, with a maximum of 10 students per class.

All students will need boots or a sturdy tennis shoe!

Monday Homeschool Horsemanship Class Registration" at: https://form.jotform.com/242265489249165

Hope to see you there! 🐎

02/18/2025

We love this class and we're so excited that It's starting up again soon! Come join the fun! We only have a limited amount of spots left for our spring session! 🐴🌸

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! 💌💘

02/14/2025

Our spring Homeschool Horsemanship program is right around the corner! 🐴💕

This is an unmounted, hands-on equine science and safety course that covers horse communication, interaction, and care, as well as other bonus farm animals to interact with and learn from! It offers our students real farm life knowledge, experiences, and the chance to connect with nature!

This class is suitable for ages 7-14.

Two class options are available on Monday and Thursday from 1pm -2:30pm.

Classes are $25 per student, paid monthly, with a weekly payment option for multi-sibling families.

Admission is first-come, first-served, with a maximum of 10 students per class.

All students will need boots or a sturdy tennis shoe!

Ticket links:

Monday Class
https://form.jotform.com/242265489249165

Thursday Class
https://form.jotform.com/250444492860156

Hope to see you there! 🐎

Welcome to AEA! We offer horse riding lessons, horse leasing, horse camps, horse showing opportunities, and many other services in northern Georgia!

02/11/2025

As we near the end of winter, we're excited to announce some significant updates! This season has been a time of renewal, marked by substantial changes and the introduction of some new programs.

Stay tuned for our upcoming summer camp schedule, Homeschool Horsemanship, and additional innovative programs we'll be launching in 2025!

In the meantime, we'd like to introduce you to some of the newest members of our team:
Mo, Pixie, and Joey!

01/10/2025

Happy snow day! ❄️

12/06/2024

The cold never bothered us anyway! 😉 Well, maybe some... But good friends and warm ponies make it worth braving the cold! ❄️🩵

11/21/2024

Sky above, earth below, peace within. 🫶🍂🐴