Acklin Morgans

08/06/2024

Team USA captures SILVER in the equestrian jumping team final for their fifth medal in the last six Olympics! 🇺🇸🥈

03/18/2024

12/06/2023

A third of the way done 🐴

12/06/2023

Let the fun begin 🐴

11/18/2023

Well, we did a thing at the superior sales 🐴

11/06/2023

I will never be able to describe the power of time spent cleaning stalls.

During this time I have made some of the biggest decisions in my life. I have silently thought my way, step by step, through some of the biggest disasters of my life. I have ugly cried my way through heartbreak all while cleaning stalls. I’ve thrown bags of sawdust in range as I thought about all of the sh*tty things going on in my life. Each stall has oddly given me a place of comfort as I stood, fork in hand, feeling empty during the times I’ve felt so alone. It has taught me to appreciate the serenity of the quiet. Realizing the ones in my life I can count on and the numerous fake people who are only present when convenient for themselves. I’ve enjoyed a free gym membership, as I’ve sculpted my back and shoulders into “he man”, just sifting away. I’ve stumbled my way, dry heaving, with sunglasses ....cleaning stalls through last night’s hangover, because god forbid my best friend be forced to stand in a dirty stall. Today I spend my morning, cleaning stalls and processing my life. I’m mentally making life changing decisions, as I write this post, knowing that whatever I decide, it will be the right one, as it was made in a stall.

I understand that there are those who think us horse people should get “real” jobs. And that all we do is spend our days “playing” around. I’m genuinely sorry that you have never been exposed to a lifestyle that teaches you discipline, how to love unconditionally, put something other then yourself first, bust your ass for the things you want and need, kept humble by a 1200 lb animal, the real meaning of “hard work”, early mornings and late nights spent caring for something other than YOU. Those are things a “real job” will never give you.

Some of you haven’t cleaned stalls .....and it shows.

11/02/2023

- When my instructor repeats to me: ′′Straighten your shoulders and open your chest!” They are not just teaching me how to stand up. He's teaching me that in life we should always walk straight and face problems head on.

- When my instructor asks me to lower my legs and keep them close to the horse, they teach me that in life we do not allow distractions and that little is enough to deviate from his path.

- When my instructor tells me "Too much hand, don't hang on to the reins!
They teach me to give and not to take, with the greatest respect of others.

- When they yell and repeat endlessly: "Look forward in the direction you want to go!” They teach me the importance of setting goals and never losing sight of them to achieve them.

- When I ask to move up or do more and my instructor says I'm not ready, they teach me that in life you must always respect your rhythm and never skip the steps.

- When I fall and get back up, I learn that there are always setbacks, times when we back up, but the important thing is to get up more determined than before.

- If I hold my breath during a ride and they jokingly tell me "breathe! You are purple!” I understand that you have to let your emotions flow in order to get rid of them.

- When at the end of the course I am happy with the work done and my instructor says to me′ ′Well done, thank your teacher′′ I know they are not referring to themself but to my horse.

- Now you, you who are watching a rider pass in the saddle, keep saying that riding is not a sport because it is the horse that does everything. I agree. Horse riding is not a sport. It is a life lesson! 🐎💙☘️🦊🦊🦊

09/08/2023

First step to the new outdoor arena
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08/03/2023

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07/22/2023

Very true ❤️🐴

04/19/2023

04/18/2023

12/20/2022

Looking for a last minute gift idea or stocking stuffer?
Gift certificate riding lessons available ❤️💚🐴
PM me for more details 🎄

12/20/2022

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12/20/2022

Please share! The FDA is now investigating.

FDA Cautions Horse Owners Not to Feed Recalled Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes Due to Reports of Illness and Death

FDA, in cooperation with state departments of agriculture in CO, LA, NM, and TX, is now investigating cases of illness and death in horses. The FDA is aware of at least 98 horses showing neurologic symptoms in those states, and 45 have died or have been euthanized.

Read the official FDA notice with lot numbers, and details: http://www.equinechronicle.com/fda-cautions-horse-owners-not-to-feed-recalled-lots-of-top-of-the-rockies-alfalfa-cubes/

12/19/2022

Thank you Heather Washburn for donating your time and services at the Christmas party!!! We do appreciate it, the photos are beautiful !! If anyone would like to purchase a unmarked photo contact heather.

12/19/2022

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and enjoyed our holiday party with us! Included are the photos taken and edited. To purchase your pictures, please message GingerSnaps Photography, and Heather will get you set up!