De Frates Horsemanship

12/19/2024

I am SO excited about this webinar, hosted by the one and only, the best resource for all things equestrian in the Bay Area, the Bay Area Equestrian Network. Please join me live, or register to watch the recording, to learn more about our journey “From Passion to Profit.”

NEW FREE ONLINE WEBINAR!

Are you ready to transform your equine passion into a profitable, thriving business? Join us for this power-packed webinar, hosted by Bayequest and featuring Dana De Frates, owner of De Frates Horsemanship. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your existing business, this session is designed to help you achieve long-term success in the equine industry.

Dana brings a unique blend of expertise, combining 20 years of corporate experience with her lifelong equestrian passion. Leveraging proven leadership and organizational strategies, she built a profitable equestrian facility and business in just five years. Now, she’s sharing the keys to her success so you can do the same.

When:
January 4th, 2025, at 8 AM PST

Where:
Live Online Webinar

This session will provide actionable insights, tools, and strategies to ensure your equine business thrives. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dana’s journey and apply her proven techniques to achieve your goals.

Space is limited—register here now to secure your spot!

https://www.bayequest.com/webinar-registration/

11/07/2024

Had a little mishap earlier this week; don't worry, ortho thinks it's just a sprain. What's a bored horse trainer to do while forced to RICE on the couch for a few days? Make a new philosophy video, obviously! Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/iUhca8ITQqE

This is the third video we've published to help you understand the underlying philosophy behind our methods. If you missed the other two, check them out our YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL04UM4c0BvWS--_9PoAhLCxY4Z7rXDHhQ

Welcome to the third in a series of videos that we have created to help you learn more about our philosophy and methods. In this video, Dana discusses how to...

10/30/2024

Happy National Cat Day to our amazing barn cat, BC. She’s had a rough couple of weeks but is all better now and back to work hunter gophers!

10/27/2024

Such a beautiful afternoon here in Gilroy. Pictures do not to the sky justice. Me thinks there be rain in the forecast.

10/16/2024

We are just so proud of how well these young horses and ponies did on their first trail adventure. You can never desensitize a horse to EVERYTHING they may encounter in the real world, so in addition to desensitizing them to what we can, we also teach them what to do when they ARE afraid. We call this spooking in place. Why? Because I because I have a much better chance of staying on if their feet aren’t moving. Haha!
Here you see our Baby Boot Camp graduates doing just that the first time they ever encountered a rollerblader. Pay close attention to the steadfast adult horse on the right who makes a quick cameo in the beginning. That’s our 6yo boy, Duke, who is a perfect example of how calm and confident our horses turn out!

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever used to desensitized a horse?

10/16/2024

Please join me in congratulating our 2024 Baby Boot Camp graduates!

During this four month long program the babies learned the skills required of any good equine citizen making them a joy to handle by anyone. Skills like leading, tying, spraying and picking up feet. They prepared for future work by learning how to wear saddles, ground drive, and pony. Then conquered all the obstacles without concern. Lastly, they went on their first trail ride and were even awarded Jr. Park Ranger badges by the SCC Park Rangers!

We couldn't be prouder of these kids and can't wait to see where their journeys lead.

10/05/2024

Get ready to fall in love this season, with Mara.

This breathtaking girl is looking for her special someone. Her perfect match would want go on lots of trail adventures, do some obstacles, and maybe dabble in working equitation or ranch trail. Actually, it really doesn’t matter to Mara what you want to do as long as you treat her kindly, and dote on her a little.

* 11yo Bay Azteca Mare
* 14.3H and STOUT
* Fantastic mother, even took on an orphan foal while nursing her own
* PERFECT on the ground and will let you do anything, even use a leaf blower to dust her off
* Ties to anything, even the ground & hops right in the trailer
* Picks you up from the mounting block
* Goes English or Western, prefers to work of seat and leg
* Has gaits smooth as glass
* Loves trail rides and goes out solo or in groups
* Has never refused an obstacle
* Solid WTC, stops, backs up, side passes, turn on forehand and haunches
* UTD on feet, vaccines & deworming, due for dental in Dec
* Needs a calm, confident person in control of their aids or she will root and take you back to to the gate
* Very empathic and cares a lot more about your emotions than many other horses.
* Right of first refusal and references required

PM for more info.

See more photos and videos (riding videos coming soon)
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/

10/03/2024

Stay cool, friends! Don’t forget to check and refill your horse’s waters often. If you can, leave water out for stray, feral, and wild animals too. While you’re at it, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water too!

09/25/2024

Join us for our Halloween Edition of our flagship program Oct 26-27 in Gilroy, CA.

Horsemanship Over Obstacles is often imitated, but never duplicated! If you want to transform your relationship with your horse, sign up now!

https://www.defrateshorsemanship.com/service-page/horsemanship-over-obstacles-halloween

09/22/2024

Dashel got his first pedicure today, courtesy of Mr. De Frates Horsemanship. He was perfect, as always. I seriously have never had an easier baby! This sorrel c**t by out of Masqued in a Diamond will be available to the right home at weaning. Inquiries welcome! https://beta.allbreedpedigree.com/platinum-bling-64VlJzkr/pedigree

09/21/2024

Spa day for Cortana. It’s rare we get a whole day off here at De Frates Horsemanship and what better use of that “free time” then washing this mare’s mane, which is an all day affair after all. My current favorite bathing supplies make this daunting task much easier. Shampoo and Conditioner work so well, rinse out easily, and smell great. If you haven’t used them yet, do yourself and your horse a favor and try them.

09/21/2024

Whew! It’s Friday! We made it, barely. Hope y’all’s weekends are full of horsey fun!

09/19/2024

Who doesn’t love a freshly drug arena?

09/17/2024

Hamish helped give a lesson today!

08/29/2024

Welp; it’s official. I am in perimenopause. I’ve had some questionable symptoms for a few years now, but in just the last few weeks things have been escalating, quickly. I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night with my hearth thumping so hard I thought was having a heart attack, and y’all, these hot flashes are legit. Not to mention the mood swings and other stuff. I’ve been doing some research while I wait TWO MONTHS to get into an OB/GYN, and I’m trying these supplements from to try and
alleviate, or at least manage my symptoms. Wish me luck!

08/23/2024

School is back in session and so are we!
Check out our upcoming events. https://wix.to/WwdkhVR

08/16/2024

Will we see you there?

DreamPower's Annual Pre-Owned Tack Sale is THIS SATURDAY, Aug. 17! From 9 am - 12 noon at WoodMyst Farm, 7460 Crews Road, Gilroy. We have a LOT of tack for sale! English and western: saddles, bridles, blankets, sheets, horse equipment, etc. Bring your friends and come to shop! Vendor spaces available for $20. Please mark your calendar and plan to come! All proceeds from this tack sale will benefit the therapeutic services of Victory Center / Центр Перемоги in Kyiv, Ukraine. See you on Saturday!