Grace Robinson Horsemanship

11/21/2025

Insecure Horses

Sometimes the “difficult” horse isn’t being disrespectful… they’re just insecure. And insecurity in a horse doesn’t always look like trembling or hiding. Sometimes it looks like:

• rushing ahead
• freezing and zoning out
• balking or balky steps
• sudden spooks that seem “out of nowhere”
• leaning on us for every answer
• OR pushing us away because they aren’t sure they can trust.

Horses don’t ask for perfection. They ask for clarity, consistency, and a grounded partner who meets their worry with steadiness, not frustration.
✨ Your calm becomes their calm. Your breath becomes their permission to exhale. ✨

So today, if your horse feels insecure:

• slow your energy
• breathe before you ask
• make the task smaller
• reward the try, not the outcome
• let connection come before correction

In this space, insecurity becomes curiosity… and curiosity becomes confidence.
Let your horse borrow your peace until they can find their own.

11/20/2025

Lately I’ve been reminded just how hard truly good hands are for horse riders. Not soft hands, not busy hands… but educated, quiet, feel-based hands that actually help the horse instead of getting in the way.

Taking a break from relying on your hands can be good. Focusing on riding with your seat, legs, balance, and intention first can show you how much communication can (and should) happen without my fingers doing all the talking. It’s amazing how the horse changes when the rider changes their body instead of picking up the reins.

Then when you do bring your hands back into the equation, it feels like starting fresh—with more awareness, more softness, and more respect for how subtle good riding really is.

My goal? quiet hands, honest feel, patient horses, and the never-ending journey of becoming a better rider.

11/19/2025

🐴 Finding Balance, Building Confidence 🌱

Lately I’ve been working with a horse who’s been struggling with balance. Because he doesn’t quite feel steady in his body yet, his instinct is to speed up — rushing through gaits, losing rhythm, and showing me in his own way that he’s feeling insecure and unsure.

It’s a reminder that “behavior problems” are so often communication. He’s not being difficult — he’s asking for help. So we’re going back to the basics: slow, steady work, lots of encouragement, and exercises that build strength, balance, and trust.

Every small step forward is a win. 💛
Here’s to helping him feel secure, supported, and confident in his own movement.

11/17/2025

🏇 Keep Your Horse in Training This Winter — Set Up Your Spring Success! ❄️

Just because the temperatures drop doesn’t mean your horse’s progress has to. Winter is the perfect time to stay consistent, refine skills, and build a stronger partnership — and the best way to do that is with professional training. Let me go out in cold so you don’t have to!

🌟 Why Winter Training Matters:
• Stay Fit, Not Frosty: Regular sessions keep your horse conditioned, supple, and ready to perform.
• No Spring Setbacks: Avoid the slow, frustrating restart when the season warms up.
• Build Better Habits: Quiet months are ideal for polishing groundwork, manners, proper balanced movement, and targeted muscle building
• Professional Oversight: From nutrition to conditioning, i’ll keep your horse on track and thriving.

❄️ Winter doesn’t have to be downtime — it can be your advantage.
Give your horse extra attention, consistent work, and a head start on the coming season.

👉 Enroll in winter training now and keep the momentum all year long!

Winter training is only $300 on top of board cost.

11/13/2025

A mission or a journey?

Today I was out on the trail hand walking a training horse. He tends to bolt on the trail under saddle when he sees a hiker or dog or anything on the trail. So we went back to basics to try to build his confidence hand walking and encountering all the scary things and not bolting.

So like any trainer with a lot of horses to work and things to do in a day, I set out. Task oriented. On a mission to get to the next step. But along the way, I started to remember that horses don’t become more confident or more broke by accomplishing missions or tasks. They become more confident by going on a journey, by gaining life experience and soaking up the things around them in a secure and regulated manner.

At the same time as a horsewoman, do I look back and see all the missions or tasks I got to check off? Or do I look back and see the growth? The steps I took along the journey that made me who I am. The journey and experiences that molded and shaped me as a human, a mom, and a horse trainer.

It’s so hard to not get wrapped up in every task that has to be done in a day. It’s a conscious choice that has to be made every day to stay present with our horses and ourselves and enjoy the journey. Don’t lose the joy in the journey.

11/03/2025

A good opportunity to come spend some time with me!! And the proceeds go to a great cause and an amazing family.

Raffle drawing for 1 month of free training with Grace Norman (Robinson).

Tickets are $5 each to get a chance to win a full month of training, valued at $1200!

If you saw her at the Mane Event, you know how amazing she is.

Killer deal and you can buy as many tickets as you like. We take cash/check, Venmo, PayPal, FB pay. We can take Debit/credit for a fee.

All proceeds go to The Palmer Family.

For tickets message Kathi Roe.

09/28/2025

This weekend I was asked to bring some horses to a farrier clinic for all kinds of practice and growth. What a lovely weekend holding horses and learning and watching. All I can say is we are lucky to have the farriers we do servicing the treasure valley. Knowledge men always willing to do more for the benefit of our horses.

09/19/2025

Price redution ✨

Meet Weston — a tall, athletic, and funny gelding who’s ready to find his person. Standing at 16 hands+ this 2016 AQHA Appendix gelding has the size, presence, and versatility to go in many directions. He is built with the refinement of his Thoroughbred lines and the power of his Quarter Horse blood, making him a true all-around athlete.
Weston has been used for trail riding 🌲 by his previous owner and pleasure riding ☀️ with us. He has had both beginners and advanced riders on his back and although he puts his head down with beginners and is safe, we believe he will do best with a more experienced rider. He enjoys getting out, seeing the world, and covering ground. Don’t let the words “pleasure” and “trail” fool you though because under the right rider, he has plenty of motor and is an absolute powerhouse 💥
While Weston is laid-back and enjoys his pasture time, Weston is happiest when he has a consistent job. Whether that’s riding out on the trail, arena schooling, or just getting out to new places. For him, a good home means being ridden and engaged at least 4 days a week 🐎. When he has that structure, he shines , and is more content overall. 🌾.
👉 Training & Suitability
• Goes both Western 🤠 and English 🐎, giving you options for how you want to ride.
• Best suited for an experienced rider, or an advanced intermediate working with a trainer.
• Solid on the ground: Weston is a goofy, in-your-pocket type who loves attention and will follow you around the round pen just to hang out 💚.
• Responsive under saddle with good movement, but he has plenty of “go,” so he does best with a confident rider who can give him direction.
👉 Pedigree Highlights
• Sire: Hard Hitting (by TR Dasher, son of First Down Dash — one of the most legendary QH sires in racing).
• Dam: Cat and Mouse Game (by Supreme Cat, Thoroughbred).
This Appendix cross gives him the speed, athleticism, and refinement that make him versatile for multiple disciplines.
👉 Personality
Weston is a horse with a big heart and a fun sense of humor. He’ll keep you smiling, whether he’s following you around the pen, showing off his athleticism, or enjoying a grooming session. He bonds well with his person and thrives on attention.
✨ If you’re looking for a tall, athletic gelding with both the personality to be your best buddy and the power to go far in the right hands, Weston is your guy. ✨ videos available or you can come by and chcek him out
Please be patient with response time we work full time jobs
Also open to trades for a very well broke beginner safe trail horse
📍 Located in Emmitt ID
📩 208-908-8025
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09/05/2025

“Frustration begins where knowledge ends.”

I’m so grateful to have so many people in my life to help me keep growing my knowledge and becoming the horsewoman I long to be.
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08/09/2025

SOLD

🫶peanut🫶 or as my kids call her “peanut butter”

Peanut is a 6 year old 14.2h mare.
She’s sweet and in your pocket. Gets along with the horses in my pasture, but I wouldn’t say gets along with every horse.
Great on the trail. She will lead or go behind and will go in the middle if she gets along with the horse behind her.
Selling as a project because she just needs time and miles but she’s safe and sane.
Tends to have more whoa than go but has a work ethic and pick up if you ask her to.
Location Emmett ID
Price 3,###

06/30/2025

2 more spots left! This is going to be such a fun day and fun opportunity. See you there!

06/21/2025

One boarding spot available at our small facility located off highway 52 and toms cabin in Emmett.
Stall boarding with turnout available
200x200 wood chip riding arena and round pen.
Trainer and lessons onsite.