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Sunny Side Horsemanship

Horsemanship trainer and coach. Helping others create connection & build confidence with compassion.
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08/30/2024

Playboy’s Ozark Zephyr

2016 Missouri Fox Trotter

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08/29/2024

What is it that you want in your life? Dream it. Now what is your plan to get there? Take your dream and create an actionable plan and then hop to it! Your life will never change spinning on that wheel you have boxed yourself into.

Yes it’s scary. Yes it’s hard. Yes it’s uncomfortable. But what matters most to you? The choices you make answers that question.

Dream big! Change your dreams or keep them. Chase after them and live life freely.

08/28/2024

From pony lessons as a little girl, to working student and now my assistant trainer, I have loved watching Lauren grow as a horsewoman and person and can’t wait to see where she continues to take her life.

08/27/2024

Horsemanship is an ongoing long term commitment. There are no magical quick fixes. If you want to create a good relationship it takes time and commitment not just with the horse but working on yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.

This is a big reason why I include lessons with the training for each horse that comes through here. I have found that the more an owner invests time into instruction with their horse, learning where they struggle and how to work through it, allowing themselves to be in the uncomfortable position of being a student with their horse, the more likely they are to be successful when they head home together.

08/26/2024

All I want for my life is peacefulness. I am not out to try to prove myself as the best, but instead just try to be the best version of me and to keep learning.

I am not about trying to be famous and in the spotlight. I am quite happy quietly moving through the open fields and down the wooded trails doing my best to help create a bit of joy and peace for someone else and their life.

I want to pay my few bills, live my life freely and explore the quiet corners of this beautiful world. I want friends with depth and unconcerned with superficial fluff.

I want to share the knowledge I have gleaned to help make someone else’s experience just a little bit more peaceful and to help bring peace to our equine partners.

This life is so full of busyness, rushing about, and I am just going to step away into a peaceful life of harmony and love.

08/25/2024

It’s shaping up to be a second beautiful day for our trail clinic.

08/24/2024

When we work with our horse we don’t want to tiptoe around them. We want to be confident and sure in our movements. Sucking back, creeping around and holding our breath will just encourage your horse to be on edge. Be bold around your horses.

At the same time, being overly loud and abrupt and shoving things at them to just “deal with” can cause flooding and push them over their threshold.

You want to teach your horse you will be there for them when they’re scared. That they can trust you in every situation. If you prove to them that you don’t know they have reached their limit and you keep pushing, you lose trust. You reinforce that the horse has to take care of itself not just in uncertain situations, but they have to protect themselves against you as well.

Be confident with your horse. Ask them to do things with confidence and clarity but make sure you’re not pushing them beyond where they can calmly process the information and work with you.

08/23/2024

Traveler is coming along nicely working on his straightness and balance.

08/22/2024

Moose is one of my lesson horses here, but he thinks I should just teach people how to feed him treats.

08/20/2024

Dusty is a Spanish Barb here from WVA to get some more miles and experience under saddle in the ring and out on trail.

08/14/2024

Graduation ride with Cash’s owner before he heads back home to TN. From absolutely petrified of me moving an inch to having a blast on the trails. I am so excited to see how he continues to progress with his mama and wish many happy trails to them both.

08/13/2024

Max takes his job of babysitter very seriously. Love watching these 2 babies grow up. 💙🩷

08/11/2024

Graduation ride with Badger before she heads back home.

08/08/2024

I pray that the time you spend here brings strength and confidence to your soul, trust in the kindness and understanding that a person can give, and freedom to be happy in a job that lets you be your best self. I pray that you bring joy to your human and they bring peace to you. If I can help begin to give these things, then I believe it is a job well done.

08/08/2024

Sometimes I just say, let’s try it and see what happens. Echo made her first trip out of the arena today. Solo. We went for a good 30-40 minute ride with just some minor nervousness and one panic attack over the roundbales. 😆 She’s going to be one awesome trail pony.

08/07/2024

Kita is here from Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue working through some anxiety and building confidence. This girl will be available through the rescue once she’s completed training.

08/05/2024

Sassy Echo’s first day trotting under saddle. The tude pops out when I tell her she can’t speed into the canter.

07/18/2024

Cash’s first solo trail ride. I couldn’t be more amazed at a horse’s ability to work through so much fear and be as willing to work with a human as Cash. This boy is turning into an absolute joy to take out on trails.

07/15/2024

Zephyr is an 8 yo, 15 hand, registered Missouri Fox Trotter looking for his new person. This boy is sweet, playful, and handy.

He’s been across the country trail riding through the mountains. He will move out or take it easy with a slower paced horse. He rides solo or in groups, ponies the babies, opens gates, and has been a great babysitter for horses here in training.

Located in Farmville, VA. Asking low five digits. For more information please email [email protected]

07/12/2024

Shade is a just turned 2 draft cross filly looking for a new person. This girl has done all the ground work and is ready for someone to throw a leg over as soon as she’s old enough. Farmville, VA.

07/12/2024

Shade is a just turned 2 draft cross filly looking for a new person. This girl has done all the ground work and is ready for someone to throw a leg over as soon as she’s old enough.

07/11/2024

One of the things I love about Midnight is how calmly and quietly she walks through narrow streams with soft footing that would cause most horses to try to leap it.

A Midnight Sweet. 7 yo registered TN Walker. For more information contact [email protected]

07/09/2024

Cash used to be afraid of and would bolt when I just shifted my hands on the reins. Now…

07/08/2024

You and your horse are welcome here as you are. You do not need to pretend you have it all together if you don’t and you don’t have to pretend that you don’t have it together if you do.

You are welcome if you love to dress in all the latest matching gear and you are welcome if your wardrobe was pieced together by what was given to you. You are welcome if you dress in jeans or breeches or breeches and cowboy boots.

You are welcome if you mix and match your tack into some form of wenglish or stick hard core to your chosen discipline’s tack.

You are welcome if you have the most perfectly bred sport horse or if you have a backyard pony that you’re not sure of the history and it looks like they were put together with spare parts.

You are welcome if you’re favorite thing to do is perfectly prepare for that A rated show, if you’d rather head out through the woods with your friends or solo or even if you never want to ride again and just want to stay on the ground.

The only requirements that I maintain are that we care for our equine partners to the best of our knowledge and abilities, that we keep increasing our knowledge to be able to do better, and that we support each other’s journey the way we love to be supported.

06/27/2024

Kilmer is proving to be a confident and quick learner. This handsome boy with be available for adoption from once he is solidly under saddle.

06/25/2024

Zephyr is an 8 yo registered Missouri Fox Trotter looking for his new person. This boy is sweet, playful, and handy.

He’s been across the country trail riding through the mountains. He will move out or take it easy with a slower paced horse. He rides solo or in groups, ponies babies, opens gates, and has been a great babysitter for horses in training.

Located in Farmville, VA. Asking low fives. More video of this talented boy coming! For more information please email [email protected]

06/24/2024

Sharleyn is a 07 registered Arabian mare looking for her next person. She has mostly ridden trails and can go out with a group or solo. Must be an intermediate rider with a soft hand to pair well with her.

06/19/2024

you go throughout your day, find the things that bring a smile to your face. Pause, enjoy them, breathe deeply, and love your life.

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66 Lula Lane
Farmville, VA
23901

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+15406340040

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http://SunnySideHorsemanship.com/

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Videos

Traveler

Traveler is coming along nicely working on his straightness and balance.

Dusty

Dusty is a Spanish Barb here from WVA to get some more miles and experience under saddle in the ring and out on trail.

Cash

Kita is here from Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue working through some anxiety and building confidence. This girl will be available through the rescue once she’s completed training.

Sassy Echo’s first day trotting under saddle. The tude pops out when I tell her she can’t speed into the canter.

Zephyr is an 8 yo, 15 hand, registered Missouri Fox Trotter looking for his new person. This boy is sweet, playful, and handy. He’s been across the country trail riding through the mountains. He will move out or take it easy with a slower paced horse. He rides solo or in groups, ponies the babies, opens gates, and has been a great babysitter for horses here in training. Located in Farmville, VA. Asking low five digits. For more information please email [email protected]

Midnight

One of the things I love about Midnight is how calmly and quietly she walks through narrow streams with soft footing that would cause most horses to try to leap it. A Midnight Sweet. 7 yo registered TN Walker. For more information contact [email protected]

Cash

Cash used to be afraid of and would bolt when I just shifted my hands on the reins. Now…

Zephyr

Zephyr is an 8 yo registered Missouri Fox Trotter looking for his new person. This boy is sweet, playful, and handy. He’s been across the country trail riding through the mountains. He will move out or take it easy with a slower paced horse. He rides solo or in groups, ponies babies, opens gates, and has been a great babysitter for horses in training. Located in Farmville, VA. Asking low fives. More video of this talented boy coming! For more information please email [email protected]

Sharleyn

Cash

My favorite Cash update. Today we hauled to the forest and rode 10.5 miles. Our first few minutes were slight exciting as he thought he was meant to fly down the forest road, but he settled down into a proper gentleman and we had an amazing ride with tons of good training moments.

Zephyr

A sneak peek of a horse that will be coming for sale soon.

First ride on a tune up. I didn’t turn the camera on right from the beginning so we had already worked through quite a bit of bracing on the right. The jaw must soften first.

Cash

Cash update! From bolting off when mounting to here thus far. This Tennessee Walker hailing from TN is turning into a such the playful character and is actually enjoying and looking forward to our sessions together.

Available soon! 7 yo registered Tennessee Walker, A Midnight Sweet. This girl is so loveable and sweet and will make someone an amazing trail partner.

Solo rides are a big part of training here. Being able to ride out from the barn and their buddies and come back at a flat footed walk on a loose rein is an important skill set most horses lack. 3yo Kimber is getting a lot better at staying settled, but still wants to try to sneak into a jog sometimes.

First baby canter circles in the arena for 3yo Kimber.

Rio

Rio is an 11 yo registered QH looking for his new home. He is more whoa than go and loves to be doted on. Quiet! He’s been a lesson horse in the arena before and he’s been going out on trail here mostly by himself. This boy is super fun and forgiving for someone still needing a horse to take care of them. Contact me for more details.

Gardenia is available for adoption through Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue. She is not suitable for a beginner, but would do great with an intermediate rider. Here’s a peak at her in the arena with Lauren Flint on her. Contact me for more info. Interested parties need an approved application before setting up an appointment to meet her.