Battenfield Horsemanship

05/14/2024

I entered this pretty girl in her first show. Nothing fancy, just a simple walk trot class. She got 2nd in the class and 1st in eye appeal. 😍

04/23/2024

I enjoyed the clinic at Radnor Hunt Stables. I had a great group of equestrians!

04/22/2024

This guy was in my clinic today. Super cool horse! 18 hands tall and he weighs 1,800 lbs!

04/21/2024

We had a fun obstacle negotiation clinic this weekend!

03/25/2024

I had a blast this weekend with Sabina Louise Pierce with National Geographic! She is an amazing photographer and currently working on a Nokota horse project!
I just want to thank Wild Wood Ranch / Blue Horse Sanctuary for facilitating the shoot and housing us.
Go to https://sabinalouisepierce.photoshelter.com/ to follow the Nokota / National Geographic journey.

03/03/2024

07/03/2023

We had a 3 hour trail riding lesson at WildWood ranch. Lots of fun!

06/17/2023

The Battenfield girls took home first and second!!

06/16/2023

Trail pattern scores! Brooklyn’s still in first and Elaina is in 3rd!!!

06/16/2023

Brooklyn is sitting first in condition and handling and Elaina is 5th. Poor Elaina forgot to pick up her horses feet and lost 5 points. But she still got 5th place, because she did so well on everything else.
The trail class is next!!

06/16/2023

My girls getting ready for their mustang competition!!

04/13/2023

During my horse training session today, I was working on the groundwork when the horse bucked with the saddle. After completing the groundwork, I proceeded to bridle the horse. However, my younger children expressed concern and asked if I intended to ride the horse after its recent behavior. I reassured them that I would indeed ride the horse because I was confident that it wouldn't buck with me. Amused by their reaction, they jokingly suggested that I scan my face with my cellphone so that they could call for an ambulance if needed.

04/08/2023

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12/15/2021

I had a blast taking a once feral Nakota into NYC for a Fox 5 News interview!

09/10/2021

Here’s a Nokota named drifter. I started him as a 5 year old. He’s a lot of fun to ride!

07/22/2019

Nokota Horse Clinic Westcliffe Co.

10/22/2018

In less than two weeks, a new herd of feral Nokota horses will arrive in Chester Springs to participate in The Nokota Horse Foundation Clinic with Natural Horsemanship Professional Michael Battenfield—and we can’t wait!

The clinic is full; however, auditors are welcome! The clinic is a great opportunity to meet the Nokota, and learn about Natural Horsemanship! The cost to audit is $50/day. Audit fees will be used to buy hay for the feral Nokota horses remaining in in ND this winter. Auditors can buy tickets to reserve their spot or pay upon arrival. To purchase tickets, visit our website at chesterspringspreserve.org.*

*Please note: If you are purchasing tickets on an iOS device, you must copy and paste the link above into a separate internet browser (outside of Facebook).

09/14/2018

I’ll be in Chester Springs Pa. for a 3 day c**t starting clinic with the Nokota horses. All the information can be found on this web site. Including dates, clinic pricing, audit pricing, and sign up. The clinic will be limited to 8 participants. So act fast to reserve your spot!

https://chesterspringspreserve.org/

"Join me and share passion for the Nokota® breed and their place in American history. These horses are wild and free and embody the REAL America of yesterday...stamina, endurance and work ethic. I've created this foundation to pasture and manage the remaining Nokota with an "All-American" edge. The...