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Relationship based horsemanship, focused on creating a solid foundation for lasting results.
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08/21/2024

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In my last video called Polyvagal Theory: The Science Of Connection, I introduced you to Polyvagal Theory and how it explains why I have had such great resul...

08/20/2024

I’m very excited to announce that I was asked to present a demo at Equine Affaire in November! I’ll post more details as it gets closer 🥳 I just wanted to share the news 🎉

08/20/2024

Great points made in this video!

08/19/2024

🌟FRIDAY NIGHT GROUP LESSONS🌟

These will be held at Taildragger Stables bi weekly! First two lesson nights are:

September 6th and 20th from 5pm to 7 pm

Bring your own horse 🦄

Maximum of 6 riders. Come learn and have fun! We will work on a variety of things from body control, balance and softness to obstacle navigation! Both some ground work and ridden exercises will be covered depending on what people want to work on!

$75/ person! Message me to claim your spot! Everyone is welcome 🦄

08/19/2024

Here are a few highlights from my clinic this weekend at Meadowbrook Equestrian Center withbMPB Dressage ! It was a fun group of horses & riders, everyone did a fantastic job! Thanks for having me out to your lovely facility ☺️

If anyone interested in hosting an obstacle clinic let me know! I have a few weekends open in 2024 and I am starting to schedule things for 2025.

Photo credit to Nell!

08/18/2024

Fun group at yesterday’s clinic! More pictures will be available soon- but this one’s too fun not to share! This was certainly a first at one of my clinics- Furi seemed unfazed by all of the shenanigans. She’s a lovely mare 🦄

Furi and I had an awesome time in the obstacle clinic with MH Performance Horsemanship today!

📸: Nell Rux

08/18/2024

“First you go with them, then they go with you, then you go together “.
~Ray Hunt

The first step of that is about giving up control, which I think is one of hardest things for people do, with horses and with life.

08/04/2024

We had lots of fun at ladies camp this weekend! The rain kept up inside but we had some fun playing with bridless riding prep work, obstacles and all the horses had a nice massage from Back In Motion Equine Sports Therapy!

Thanks everyone for a great weekend & thank you Taildragger Stables, LLC for hosting!

08/01/2024

I have a few spots left in ladies camp this weekend if anyone wants to join in- for one day or two!

07/22/2024

Ladies camp!! Gentlemen you’re welcome too 😊

August 2,3&4 at Taildragger stables! Option for two days is available as well.

Cost is $550 for 3 days. $400 for two. Sunday will include lunch and body work for your horses courtesy of Back in Motion Equine Sports therapy!

We will be working on everything from ground work to obstacles and maybe even a trail ride! Message me to sign up!

Day and overnight stalls are available as well.

07/21/2024

Did you miss the Trouble Shooting Workshop? If you did but would like to listen to the conversation comment below or message me!

We recorded the session & the link is available for purchase- $10 will give you access to watch/listen to the discussion that was had. It was a fantastic talk and we covered a variety of issues & talked through those things. There is also a really nice guided meditation (thanks Katie!) at the end which you can try if you choose.

07/15/2024

TENTATIVE DATE FOR OBSTACLE CHALLENGE:

September 28 @ Hollis Equestrian Park. Pending date is approved/ accepted by the grounds. Paperwork has been mailed!

Once I confirm with them I will post show details and registration information!

07/11/2024

I have room in my schedule to take on two more training/ lesson clients! I currently service the Gray/New Gloucester area and also travel for clients to Hollis, Woolwich & parts of NH. Travel fees may apply depending on distance/ number of people in that area that I’m seeing.

My training focus is to help horses become relaxed and confident in their work- regardless of discipline. I do teach clients who ride both western and English, as well as some who don’t ride at all!

If you’re interested in working together send me a message 🦄

07/07/2024

A few highlights from today! I don’t have pictures of everyone who attended- but thank you to all for braving the heat and joining in on the obstacle fun!
Thanks to Nell for the pictures!

As always thank you to Teresa and Taildragger Stables, LLC for hosting!

07/07/2024

Obstacle day is in full swing! Thank goodness for a nice cool breeze on this hot day.

Keep your eyes peeled for the play day dates for August & September!

07/06/2024

I have a 12:00 and a 1:00 spot open in the obstacle play day tomorrow at Taildragger Stables, LLC! $75/ person to use the course for one hour! Instruction available for an additional fee!

I have some FUN 4th of July themed obstacles for this one! Here’s a sneak peek at one of the components 🤫

07/05/2024

I have 13 spots left in my Back to Basics- Online Course! This is a great opportunity to learn and get feedback while training your horse in the comfort their own home.

This course runs for 7 weeks (starting July 14)- new training videos will be posted each week & feedback will be given to participants (you can video yourself trying the different exercises and submit that privately or in the group). Cost is $75.

We will cover all of the basic yet necessary skills on my ground work checklist- these skills will all carry over to riding and make for a well rounded equine partner!

All levels of horses and people welcomed!

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July! I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday!
Please enjoy these pictures of Molly learning to ground drive 😍she’s adorable.

07/01/2024

UPDATE: CLINIC FULL WITH A WAIT LIST - PLEASE MESSAGE TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST

Versatility Clinic with Megan Harmon of MH Performance Horsemanship

Saturday August 17th

Hosted at Meadowbrook Equestrian Center

Cost: $165.00 per participant

We will have a morning session and an afternoon session.

Please contact me to sign up! Deposit required to hold spot.

This clinic will focus on how to maneuver an obstacle course both in hand and under saddle. We will work on some body control maneuvers and relate those to navigating the various obstacles. As the clinic progresses the obstacles increase in difficulty. During the course navigation we will work at a pace and in a way that encourages your horse to stay relaxed and feel confident!

These clinics are lots of fun! Come try something new and learn with your horse in a laid back and supportive environment!

06/29/2024

OBSTACLE PLAY DAY
July 7! 4th of July themed course.

The following times are available- $75/ person no instruction, with instruction it is $110/ person.

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06/17/2024

OBSTACLE PLAY DAY JULY 7

$75 per person for one hour - $110 with instruction

Times available are:

10:00
12:00
1:00
3:00
4:00

This course will be 4th of July themed! Message me or comment to be added to the fun and claim your spot!

Address

Red Lion Farm
Gray, ME
04062

Telephone

+12074852330

Website

http://mhperformancehorsemanship.com/

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Videos

Cool moment with Dually at the Modern Day Horsemanship bridle-less clinic. Working on asking for collection in the jog while bridle-less

Great first day of the obstacle clinic at Equanimity Farm! Everyone did an awesome job! I only took this one video today 🤦🏻‍♀️ so if anyone who attended took photos feel free to share!

This memory popped up for me on Facebook today! Last year Dually & I competed in the VHRC at Equine Affaire! It was something I had wanted to do for such a long time and I finally had a horse that I felt confident would help me though the course. Dually was perfect and did everything I asked without hesitation and stayed fairly relaxed which was most important to me. The energy in that arena was so intense but having a horse under me that was confident and comfortable made all the difference. We may have timed out but it felt like a win to me. We took this year off but my goal is to go back next year and try again now that we have one under our belt! Re- watching this & watching the competition yesterday at EA has given me some good inspiration for future obstacle clinics 😏

Back In Motion Equine Sports Therapy was kind enough to donate a gift certificate for a massage! Congratulations to the winner, Nicole!

“What your horse tells you when you’re riding with one rein will tell you a lot” Warwick Schiller's Attuned Horsemanship How’s your steering with just one rein?

Flint says have a safe & happy 4th of July everyone!

🐴TRAILER LOADING CLINIC🐴 Trailer loading is a great skill to practice in the colder months to prepare you horse for summer travel or in the event there is an emergency you know your horse will load without hassle. Getting your horse to load quickly and quietly takes practice (more with some horses than others) and is something that should be part of your regular training routine. I want to offer a trailer loading clinic with a twist! Most clinics require you to trailer your horse to the clinic, but if your horse won’t load that’s not really an option. So I am going to come to you! Each session is a two hour block where I will work with your horse on loading and give you the skills to continue practicing. Each session will be filmed and complied into a video of the full clinic. I am looking for 5-6 horse owners to fill this clinic. I need at least 3 to film, so if you really don’t want your horse on video that’s okay. The cost is $200 per person and that includes mileage within 45 min of Windham. I can travel farther but there will be an additional charge for mileage due to fuel prices. My approach to trailer loading is a calm and quite one. Trailers are a stress point for many horses so exhausting them or winding them up is not beneficial. I use an approach and retreat method, with lots of time for the horse to think and let down/ let go of tension. When approaching it this way most horses load within 30 minutes, some need longer. If you’d like to be part of this clinic please shoot me a message or call/text 207-485-2330.

This was a cool moment- we were trying to do a spiral exercise into a spin & we finally nailed it!

The full video of our run! Watching it back I can see where I wasted some time, but considering it was our first time in this event I am SO happy with this ride.

How often do you practice trailer loading? For me trailer loading is a skill every horse should have — however many horses have trailer anxiety and don’t want to load. That’s the most common issue I see when I’m helping people and it’s a skill most don’t practice or utilize until they need to go somewhere. Putting that kind of pressure on an already anxious or worried horse only escalates the issue. If you know your horse won’t load easily, take the time to show them it’s no big deal & it’s a comfortable place to be. You wouldn’t go to a show without many practice rides- so why is the trailer any different? Don’t have a trailer to practice with? You can start helping your horse by teaching them to send through spaces like their stall door, paddock gate, or between two objects- barrels, tall cones etc. This will simulate the feeling of going into a tight space like the trailer. Learning to be a calm, confident leader for your horse makes all the difference, and that can be practiced at all times. It’s never to early to start teaching a horse how to calmly load and unload. Here is my 7 month old colt, Flint, loading and unloading for the first time since I picked him up. He had not been haltered when I got him so for his first ride in a trailer he was loose & very stressed about the situation. Not ideal but it was my only option. I have spent the last few months teaching him the basics & building connection with him, and because of that he jumped right in. Need help with your hard to load horse? Give me a call! I would be happy to assist 🦄

Miss Honor is learning to accept pressure around her girth area in preparation for a surcingle. This clip was taken during one of her rests at the end of that session. What do you see happening here? 👀

There’s so much more to horses than riding. Upon hearing that many people say, “well yeah- you have to do all of the work to take care of them” and that’s a huge part of horse ownership. But what about the time spent around them when you’re not just cleaning stalls or stacking hay? Do you always just saddle up and ride? When you’re around them are you always asking something of them? Just being with your horse with no expectations can do wonders for your relationship. If you’re always expecting them to work when your around them they may not be as inclined to want to be around you. When your horse wants to be around you it makes those moments when you do ask them for something feel better for both of you. Taking a step back from the work and just sitting with them is more valuable than you’d think. Dually and I spent a good half an hour sitting/laying in the sun, and once got up he got some scratches and had some grass. Try just hanging out with your horse- see what kind of results you get! *** always be cautious when sitting down around your horse, be sure to read their body language/the situation and make sure you’re in a position where you can stay safe if something unexpected happens**