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08/27/2024

Buck Brannaman:
I find that there are an awful lot of people that could certainly use some help to make them better horseman, but it’s like some of them get to a certain level and the only thing they ever really master is being a snob. With these modern riders, it’s almost like it’s not even about the horse anymore—it’s about them. It’s about how the horse can make them look good. In George’s (Morris) generation, it was about what they could do to make the horse look good. They were coming from a different place. There’s a lot more that George has to offer than just how to get your horse over a jump. Fine horsemanship goes way beyond that. The truth about the horse doesn’t change—and hasn’t for several lifetimes before we were here. What’s true about horses today is the same as what was true about them hundreds of years ago. Horsemen like George, who have a logical approach and teach the basic fundamentals, will always be successful. He’s right—there are no shortcuts. Good horsemanship will always prevail over the latest gimmick sold at your local tack shop. It doesn’t matter which discipline of riding you’re talking about.

06/30/2024

🐴 Aquí hay 15 hechos interesantes sobre el cerebro de un caballo:

1. El cerebro de un caballo es relativamente pequeño comparado con el tamaño de su cuerpo, y representa sólo alrededor del 0,1 % de su peso total.

2. A pesar de su pequeño tamaño, los caballos tienen cerebros muy complejos, con una corteza cerebral altamente desarrollada, la parte del cerebro responsable del pensamiento consciente, la toma de decisiones y la memoria.

3. Los caballos pueden aprender y recordar tareas complejas, como navegar por un curso de salto o realizar una rutina de doma, a través de un proceso llamado aprendizaje asociado.

4. Como los humanos, los caballos tienen un hemisferio izquierdo y un hemisferios derecho en el cerebro, cada uno con funciones especializadas. El hemisferio izquierdo es responsable del procesamiento de la información lógica y analítica, mientras que el hemisferio derecho está más involucrado en el procesamiento emocional y el pensamiento creativo.

5. Los caballos tienen una gran memoria y pueden recordar personas, lugares y experiencias concretas durante muchos años.

6. Los caballos pueden aprender por observación, y a menudo pueden adquirir nuevos comportamientos y habilidades simplemente observando a otros caballos o humanos.

7. Los caballos tienen un sentido del tacto muy sensible y pueden detectar incluso la más mínima presión o movimiento en su piel. Esto les ayuda a responder a las sutiles señales de tu motorista o guía.

8. Los caballos pueden procesar información visual muy rápida y precisa, permitiéndoles evitar posibles peligros y navegar por su medio ambiente con facilidad.

9. Los caballos son animales sociales y dependen de la comunicación no verbal para interactuar con otros caballos de su manada. Esta comunicación es facilitada por el cerebro del caballo, que puede interpretar cambios sutiles en el lenguaje corporal, expresiones faciales y vocalizaciones.

10. En última instancia, como todos los animales, los caballos tienen una personalidad única y rasgos individuales que se moldean por sus experiencias, genética y entorno, todo lo cual se refleja en su función cerebral y comportamiento.

11. Los caballos tienen un fuerte sentido del olfato y su bulbo olor, que procesa los olores, es relativamente grande comparado con otras partes de su cerebro.

12. El cerebro, que es responsable de coordinar el movimiento y el equilibrio, también es relativamente grande en caballos. Esto se debe a que los caballos deben ser capaces de moverse rápida y eficientemente para escapar de los depredadores o navegar por terrenos difíciles.

13. Los caballos tienen un umbral de dolor muy alto, que se cree que está relacionado con cómo sus cerebros procesan las señales de dolor. Aunque esto puede ser beneficioso en algunas situaciones, también puede significar que los caballos no muestran signos obvios de dolor, lo que hace más difícil para sus cuidadores detectar y tratar los problemas de salud subyacentes.

14. El hipocampo, una parte del cerebro involucrado en el aprendizaje y la memoria, está particularmente bien desarrollado en caballos. Esto les permite recordar no sólo experiencias concretas, sino también conceptos y patrones generales que pueden aplicar a nuevas situaciones.

15. Finalmente, los estudios han demostrado que los caballos, como otros animales, son capaces de experimentar emociones como el miedo, la felicidad y la ira. Se cree que estas emociones están mediadas por el sistema límbico, un grupo de estructuras cerebrales interconectadas que juegan un papel clave en la regulación del estado de ánimo y el comportamiento .

Last day of camp !  The girls learned a bit about stable management, feeding , grooming, and  general care of their hors...
06/28/2024

Last day of camp ! The girls learned a bit about stable management, feeding , grooming, and general care of their horses this week . Despite the heat horses did pretty well. Our youngest rider was 7 and Chili took very good care of her and she loved it ! Didn’t get into the pool today, but they did get their ice cream sundaes before they left. 🐴

Nice morning to ride not too hot. Got our lessons done for camp  and worked a horse in the round pen .  Tidied up some h...
06/27/2024

Nice morning to ride not too hot. Got our lessons done for camp and worked a horse in the round pen . Tidied up some horses and gave our mare Iris a massage and groomed her . Even our old boy Patches wanted to take our little pupil out for a ride . Last day of camp tomorrow.. 🐴

Definitely a hot day today. Lessons this am . Kids working together cleaning the paddock , stalls  , checking on water ....
06/27/2024

Definitely a hot day today. Lessons this am . Kids working together cleaning the paddock , stalls , checking on water . They loved the pool to cool off !

Few pictures from our second day of camp yesterday. Kind of a crazy day . Our pupils worked hard at keeping the stalls c...
06/26/2024

Few pictures from our second day of camp yesterday. Kind of a crazy day . Our pupils worked hard at keeping the stalls cleaned , horses had plenty of water , TLC of course . We gave a needed bath to one of our senior horses who is so soft and shiny. We got Penny out for some ba****ck riding ( a bit to fluffy for the saddle). Had some good giggles there were some who had never ridden ba****ck.

Our first day of camp. Riding , grooming , cleaning stalls , checking water and filling troughs . Working on Cherokee’s ...
06/24/2024

Our first day of camp. Riding , grooming , cleaning stalls , checking water and filling troughs . Working on Cherokee’s feet  and the girls getting to know her. Cherokee loved the attention. Everyone did great..🐴

Camp starts next week so our new pupil came out with her mom today to meet us and take a lesson on Chili . Chili as alwa...
06/18/2024

Camp starts next week so our new pupil came out with her mom today to meet us and take a lesson on Chili . Chili as always takes care of his pupils . J did great ! 🐴

06/18/2024
We have been busy with lessons and schooling horses. We had a new lesson pupil on Tuesday who did great!  My working pup...
06/13/2024

We have been busy with lessons and schooling horses. We had a new lesson pupil on Tuesday who did great! My working pupil had a lesson on Chili and on Awesome. We washed Danny the pony who enjoyed it . Then K with Zeb . I’ve done my fair share riding the last few days, but unfortunately, no one here to take pictures of us . Matt and Awesome, needing a bit of work and getting ready for camp week . I’ve been riding Penny the pony too. She is really Fluffy. She needs a smaller rider to keep her in better shape. We offer lessons by appt on Tuesday and Thursdays and Saturdays .

Yesterday our horse Iris had a good grooming and her mane cleaned up. I also gave her massage therapy which she thorough...
06/08/2024

Yesterday our horse Iris had a good grooming and her mane cleaned up. I also gave her massage therapy which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was very relaxed. My working pupil was also learning how to use the equipment. We got Chili out for a lesson . I think he thought he was still on vacation. 😃

The girls got lots of chores done today . We got Peanut the mini clipped and  much cooler  for her . Cleaning troughs an...
05/28/2024

The girls got lots of chores done today . We got Peanut the mini clipped and much cooler for her . Cleaning troughs and duck pools . The usual barn work and time to do a bit of riding .

05/28/2024

We still have openings for our first riding camp June 24-28 ( Date change) . Ages 7-14 , 9-3 . Riding and meeting new friends that have the same interest you do! Our camps include groomimg, feeding , bathing, saddling , and cleaning stalls. Learning about different breeds and color . Each pupil will have their own horse through camp week . Horse crafts and FUN ! Secure your childs spot now . Deposits are required. Message or call 540-487- 0550. July camp is filled . Our week long camps are 300.00

Sweet Jack went peacefully on May 8 in his field with his buddies Danny and Patches who were there to say goodbye. Unfo...
05/16/2024

Sweet Jack went peacefully on May 8 in his field with his buddies Danny and Patches who were there to say goodbye. Unfortunately, he had a choke a couple months back and he seemed to go down pretty fast weight wise. The vet thought he had some other things going on and I did see this. He was tired and as much as as I hated to let him go I knew it was the right thing to do. Jacks previous owner Dian Thompson who now lives down by us came over to be with us . She thought Jack was around 34-35 . I loved riding Jack he always took care of me or his riders . Great sensible trail horse . We had a strong connection. The first pictures are of Jack when I purchased him . The picture is Danny the pony who was Jacks buddy and Patches last night Wednesday ( one week) since Jack had passed. They visit alot and sometimes Danny calls for him . You are missed my sweet boy ! Danny is doing ok and Patches is keeping a eye on him. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🍎

Summer riding camp is  filled !
05/03/2024

Summer riding camp is filled !

Last week  I did a bit of clipping . We have Patches, Molly, Gracie,  and Baby cakes . Next is Peanut. Too chilly Sunday...
04/22/2024

Last week I did a bit of clipping . We have Patches, Molly, Gracie, and Baby cakes . Next is Peanut. Too chilly Sunday to do more. So much hair ! They feel better though.

K came out to spend some time with us on Sunday . Got some grooming done.
04/22/2024

K came out to spend some time with us on Sunday . Got some grooming done.

Cherokee told me she missed the girls from East Coast Horseshoeing school . She enjoyed having her feet done and being p...
04/14/2024

Cherokee told me she missed the girls from East Coast Horseshoeing school . She enjoyed having her feet done and being pampered a bit . She must’ve felt pretty comfortable this last time. She was very good. Cherokee thinks she has been in retirement but I hope to get her going again . Great size for smaller riders .

Thank you East Coast Horseshoeing School for coming out and working on our horses Thursday! Every one did great!
04/07/2024

Thank you East Coast Horseshoeing School for coming out and working on our horses Thursday! Every one did great!

Birthday girl today ! Sweet Monica .April 1.  Enjoys helping out in the barn and getting treats !  She loves helping out...
04/01/2024

Birthday girl today ! Sweet Monica .
April 1. Enjoys helping out in the barn and getting treats ! She loves helping out with lessons .❤️🥕🍎

Zebby making friends with some new pupils on sat .
03/31/2024

Zebby making friends with some new pupils on sat .

Happy Easter to our pupils and friends !  The horses escaped the bunny ears this time around . These are last Easter’s p...
03/31/2024

Happy Easter to our pupils and friends ! The horses escaped the bunny ears this time around . These are last Easter’s pictures. I think the horses hid them for future posts . They get embarrassed! 🐣🐇🥕

K came out to see us yesterday and her girl Lady ( the palomino) was happy to see her . K then got on Matt who enjoyed h...
03/25/2024

K came out to see us yesterday and her girl Lady ( the palomino) was happy to see her . K then got on Matt who enjoyed his ride. Teaching B how to lunge . Patches liked the attention of the girls . Such a love bug !

Chili always takes care of his riders even when it is windy . B and Chili had a great lesson.
03/20/2024

Chili always takes care of his riders even when it is windy .
B and Chili had a great lesson.

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3693 Horseshoe Bend Road
Goodview, VA
24095

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Pine Ridge Stables was established in 2002 in Virginia. We love teaching children to ride, we offer summer riding camps for Beginner’s to Intermediate rider’s. We have private lessons and group lessons. We teach on hands on instruction in horse care and health basics, safety and handling, proper equipment use and care and other topics . We also welcome community group visits by appointment. Adults are always welcome to come and ride to. Maybe you rode as a kid, have the jitters that come along with getting back in the saddle. We will help you get there and build up your confidence to continue riding for many years to come! We teach Hunt Seat and Western Riding. Our Instructor Connie Brisbane has been on and around horse’s since she was a child. Started showing at a young age . She trained with private barns in Canada when she was younger. Making trips up from Vermont to stay with her grandmother in Montreal. From there she went to work for Black Acres Stables, in Colorado in which she taught riding, and showed competitively throughout many states . Finally ending up in Horse Country. Virginia! Connie is a Certified Instructor under the British Horse Society.

We have moved back to Somerset Pa for the winter months. Hope to see you soon.


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