Mythos Equestrian LLC by CST

03/29/2025

I keep forgetting to post, but after spending lots of time getting to know him, my awesome client Lori has purchased the best Arabian gelding, Az! These two are already forming an awesome partnership and I’m so happy I’ll get to continue being a part of their journey. To make matters even better, Lori and her husband have also purchased the best Mustang gelding, Galahad! Galahad has been learning how to be a husband horse, and taken to it with ease! These two boys are going to have the best life!

03/29/2025

Looking forward to spending time with the best horse community tomorrow night in support of the Mustangs! Tickets still available at www.wildrosemagic.org ! If you can’t make it, the Silent Auction is now open!!

03/27/2025

I love everything about this! And, it does NOT just relate to stallions, but ALL horses! Addressing their living situation is the first step in good training and often the most overlooked!

The myth of stallion behavior...

The horse I was riding bridleless in this photo was a 7 year old breeding stallion.
On the other side of that single pole arena fence was a herd that included 7 mares.
I didn't use obedience training to get him to "obey" me in the presence of mares and other horses.
He is not the only stallion I have had that could be handled and ridden without " aggressive behavior".
Not all of them have been mine, and they have been from every breed and discipline.

If this has been the case with so many stallions, why is it generally accepted that stallions are crazed beasts that need to be handled like an MMA fight?

I don't "train" stallions any differently to other horses.
The variable here is that the stallions that have been in my care over the years have their species appropriate needs met.

This guy lived in a herd of other stallions and geldings. They would mutual groom and play often.

The primary reason for what people call
" stallion behavior' is a horse that has been kept in isolation for long periods of it's life.

Horses... all horses, are herd animals.

I know people tell themselves stories about how "stallions don't live with the herd in the wild".
This is just plain untrue.

Stallions are fully present members of wild herds, whether mixed gender herds or bachelor herds.
They even handle foal care duties.

I have seen two sides of this discussion online, with one defending a highly stressed stallion as " just stallion behavior", and the other side saying " that stallion just needs discipline".
I have a hard time with both sides of this. Harsh training to suppress a horses behavior is probably worse than just ignoring it. To punish behavior that has it's roots in needs not being met is grossly unfair.

Is it not time we considered how stallions are housed and handled?
If how we currently house and handle them makes them dangerous amd unhappy, why do we have to stick to it?

03/25/2025

Walked over to the arena after evening chores and caught the girls trying to move jumps last night 😂

03/25/2025

I’ve been remiss on posting updates of this girl! Harp is a 10 year old Mustang mare that came out of CO Horse Rescue Network. She’s really sweet and perfectly safe under saddle, she’s just got some situational anxiety she’s learning to work through. Pretty cute little mare that could be a fun mount or companion friend 😊

03/17/2025

She’s a bit dirty, but I’m loving the horse Aster is turning into! Aster (Asteria) is Atta’s 2 year old filly by Trakehner stallion, Heroic Measures! She’s already as big as her sister Opie (who is 4) so I think she’s going to be a great size!

03/15/2025

We think Dip might have higher aspirations than just a jumping pony… 🧐😮 It’s not always straightforward training the greenies, but at least Elsa has gotten pretty sticky 😂

03/12/2025

03/04/2025

Today’s the final day to enter the upcoming Two-Phase Schooling Show at CSU this Saturday! Great learning atmosphere and a wide range of classes! Come knock off the dust before show season begins and remember, all proceeds go towards the CSU RRP TB Makeover Teams!

03/03/2025

Theia got to try out some new gear! These Cool on Track boots are pretty neat, and a great, easy way to cool your horse’s legs down after workouts! I also love my new Back on Track knee brace! Most of you know I’ve had 4 surgeries on my right knee since a bad injury in 2021 and it is often sore and stiff. I can honestly say it felt better from wearing it yesterday!

02/26/2025

Spent a fun morning teaching !

02/19/2025

Excited to have been chosen as Back on Track Ambassadors for 2025! Given the diverse population of horses we work with, I’m certain this partnership will give us another tool to help horses and humans feel and perform their best!

02/15/2025

Thanks for these sale photos of Elsa and her ponies last year! We’re SO excited for show season this year!

02/09/2025

It’s pretty funny seeing Skadi next to Atta! Skadi is coming 4 this year and definitely still growing, so she’s going to be a big mustang! Atta has 3 months to go and it’s hard to believe she’s going to get wider!

02/05/2025

Another cool new guy! Dollar is a 13 year old pinto Appaloosa gelding, around 15.3hh. He’s here for a tune up and to ultimately find a new home! Dollar has ridden English and western, but certainly seems to enjoy the English life. Stay tuned as he progresses in his training!

01/31/2025

It’s like Christmas whenever I receive new photos of my girls in Wyoming! 😍 Opie and Aster are looking so good, despite a tough winter. And, Aster is getting real leggy! My plan is to show Opie this summer, so I’m anxious to get them home! We are just always so full of training horses, but hopefully we’ll have space to bring them home in March! I think Opie is going to do awesome her first show season, and Aster will get some ground work training before heading back up to Wyoming late summer (hopefully with Atta and her new baby)!

01/19/2025

It begins…again! If anyone remembers when I incubated Blue, it’s a pretty complicated (but exciting) process! We’ve got 3 new eggs with chances for cool colors, and one of Blue’s in the incubator! Hopefully, in approximately 2 months we’ll have some Emu chicks!

01/15/2025

Unfortunately, I’ll be in the market for a new family vehicle and a new truck soon 🤦‍♀️ I am looking for recommendations for the best dealerships in the Northern CO area! Please let me know if you’ve had a good experience somewhere!