Equi-Partners, Inc.

05/22/2024

10 days left to enter the DCPC and Equi-Partners Combined Test and Dressage show on June 7th. To enter message me or email [email protected].

To pay please PayPal [email protected]

05/16/2024

DCPC will be hosting a CT and Dressage show in partnership with EquiPartners on June 8th at Winfield as a fundraisers for both! And to up the fun, we be combining this show with the 2 hosted by Milridge Farm to give year end awards for the best scoring Jr and Sr in Dressage and in the CT.

Also!! We will have a special XC/SJ course for the Sunday, June 9th, show as a fundraiser for DCPC! We wanted to spice it up a little and offer something a little different.

We hope to see you there!!

05/12/2024

Equi-Partners is running an online auction of donated items and/or items not needed by us. Please like and share the page. If you have items to donate, please send a picture and a description. We plan to run the items for two weeks and let them go at the end of that. We will make arrangements for pick up. Our goal is $5,000 to cover all of our expenses: insurance, PATH memberships, and horse expenses. Use of the facility is donated along with all improvements.

Thank you for your support! We have Julia Lawrence back and she is booking lessons. Please reach out to us if you would like to come ride!

01/29/2024

Lesson availability on the weekdays! Starting in the afternoons.
Please send us a message to get an application and we can get you scheduled! 🐴🤗

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas Eve 🎄

12/20/2023

🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:.
1. A horse’s brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, and accounts for only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision-making and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jump course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associate learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for the processing of logical and analytical information, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have a great memory and can remember specific people, places and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observation, and often they can acquire new behaviors and skills simply by observing other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on their skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from your rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential hazards and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on nonverbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse’s brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions and vocalizations.
10. Ultimately, like all animals, horses have a unique personality and individual traits that are shaped by their experiences, genetics and environment—all of which is reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their odor bulb, which processes smells, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The brain, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate through difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is believed to be related to how their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show obvious signs of pain, making it harder for their caregivers to detect and treat underlying health issues.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses.. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are believed to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

12/04/2023

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11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/11/2023

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10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!

08/17/2023

Something to think about!

07/16/2023

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day!!! 🧨🎇🤩

07/04/2023

The Dressage and CT show has been cancelled for this weekend, July 8th and 9th. Entries were low with everyone on vacation and attending other shows. Entry money can be put towards the next show or to get a refund please message our page!
We are looking to reschedule 😊🤞🏼
Have a great weekend!!!

06/12/2023

2023
Millridge Farm and Equi-Partners, Inc.
Show Series
Tri-State Dressage Show and Combined Training Series
Benefiting Equi-Partners, Inc.
July 8– Dressage and Combined Training
July 9 – Jumping
Opening Date: Now Closing Date: 07/01/2023
Boyd County Fairgrounds – 1760 Addington Rd, Ashland KY 41102
Judge: To be announced – Secretary: Erica Broughton ([email protected])
Dressage Classes:
D1. USDF Intro A D12. USDF Training Level 2
D2. WDAA Intro I D13. USDF Training Level 3
D3. Lead Line D14. WDAA Basic I
D4. USDF Intro B D15. WDAA Basic II
D5. WDAA Intro II D16. WDAA Basic III
D6. Walk Only Dressage D17. WDAA Basic IV
D7. USDF Intro C D18. *Gaited Dressage %
D8. WDAA Intro III D19. *USDF First Level %
D9. WDAA Intro IV D20. *WDAA Level I %
D10. Lead line D21. *USDF Second Level %
D11. USDF Training Level 1 D22. *USEA %
*Test of Choice
Combined Tests:
Division Stadium Dressage Test/ Speed
CT1. Greenie 18 in USDF Intro B/ Not timed
CT2. Starter 2” max USDF Intro C/ Not timed
CT3. Beginner Novice 2” 7’ max USEA Beg. Novice Test A / 300 mpm
CT4. Novice 2” 11’ max USEA Novice Test A/ 320 mpm




Benefiting Equi-Partners, Inc.
July 8 – Dressage and Combined Training
July 9 – Jumping
Opening Date: Now
Closing Date: 07/01/2023
Boyd County Fairgrounds – 1760 Addington Rd, Ashland KY 41102
Judge: TBA – Secretary: Erica Broughton ([email protected])
FEES
• Entries accepted after the closing date will be charged a late fee of $25
• $30 per dressage class by closing date 07/06/22
• $60 per combined test by closing date 07/06/22
• Stalls must be STRIPPED clean before end of show
• NO REFUNDS. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be applied to any Equi-Partners, Inc. show.
How to Pay/ Entry Form
• Entries must be paid before closing date 07/06/22
• Attach your horses Coggins to email or mailed to address below
• Entries can be paid on PayPal ([email protected])
• Entries can be written by check to Equi-Partners, Inc.
• You can email [email protected] with your entry form info below and pay on PayPal to our email address
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Tri-State Dressage Show and Combined Test Entry Form

Rider: ____________________________________ Horse ______________________________________
Dressage Tests: ________________________________________________________________________
Combined Test: ________________________________________________________________________
Test if %: _____________________________________
Jumping Show Sunday: _________________________
# of Stalls: ______________ # of Camper Hook up: ______________

This show is part of the Millridge Farm and EP, Inc. Show Series. You must show with the same horse in 3 of 4 shows. Division Championship and Reserve Championship to be awarded at least show of season. EP, Inc. will host the final show of season in October. Date to be announced.

03/03/2023

Riders w/ Erica - I have messaged everyone to let them know I am down for the count right now with my ankle in a cast. Wanted to make sure everyone got the message and we’ll try to start back up soon!😊

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗

02/02/2023

Please share! 🎊

01/11/2023

Check out our Amazon Wish List to support our Therapy Horses. They would definitely appreciate some new grooming tools this Spring! Please share and thanks for supporting us❤️😊

Don’t forget you can sign up to support us on Amazon Smiles too! 🎊

12/07/2022

What do we think?? This or that!
Let us know🎄🎅🏼
Hope everyone is getting ready for Christmas! ❤️ 18 days!

11/12/2022

The jumper show is cancelled for tomorrow. The arena will not be dry enough to safely have the event. Thank you!

11/09/2022

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11/09/2022

Happy Horse Show week everyone.. ready for a fun, exciting weekend! 🤩🐴🥳
•Ride Times will be posted in the morning!!•
Come Hungry Saturday!! We will have Potato Soup, Chili, Taco Soup, Hotdogs and Hamburgers! 🍔🌭🥘🌮

11/09/2022

Let’s have some fun.. see what crazy sentences everyone creates!