DoubleL Training

08/23/2024

Over the past few weeks, the horses in training have undergone changes, a common occurrence, but it's crucial to remember that horses have feelings and can't be treated like machines. As their trainers, owners, and riders, it's our responsibility to assess their behavior and adjust our approach accordingly. Sometimes, it means taking a step back and revising our training methods to ensure the horses are comfortable and confident.

07/29/2024

Our prayers and thoughts go out to those with the current fire that just started west of Loveland. If anyone needs help evacuating and or you need a place for your horses please reach out. Call 970-371-2692.

06/10/2024

I have one open training spot , two pasture boarding spots and two stalls with runs available. Daily turnout, full care , blanketing and trailer parking included.

05/20/2024

On top of all this excitement I also wanted to make a shoutout to one girl who had overcome so much ! Miss Hadley went to her first horse show April 4th and she received the reserve champion gelding and she won her showmanship !!!! Yayy ! This girl has been working very hard and has climbed mountains!!! Today she also won showmanship In her second show , placed in halter geldings and broke down a big wall that has been up and showed in her first riding class ever. I’m so extremely proud of her and excited to watch her grow throughout the year ! Great work Hadley !!

05/19/2024

WOW has this been a week !!! So much excitement going around that many of us are just completely exhausted to say the least !
Our Hope delivered an absolutely beautiful little filly Saturday morning at 12:40 am after a week of checking every hour. She definitely had us going for a while. Maiden mares are always an experience. Both mom and baby are completely healthy 💜

My son Ryder graduated from pre school and turned 5!

And in between all the excitement I was working hard with the handsome Stetson boy preparing for his first show today ! He handled the show absolutely perfectly and although we both made a few errors it was a great training day and gave us more goals to work towards and a few new things to work on.

04/06/2024

Spring is looking good on Maverick !
🔥Hollywoodgonendunit🔥

02/03/2024

We are on the search for a new lesson horse ! Something that can go English and western. Is sound. And preferably no older than 12. Let me know if you have or know of someone with a horse that may fit the bill !

01/20/2024

You may ask why I do things to my horses like in the first few pictures… well it’s because you never know what they will be faced with down the road. Fourth picture is of my beloved mare Jess who has been just the most perfect horse. Great with whatever I throw at her , whoever I put on her and she’s gone from a barrel prospect to a wonderful broodmare , a lesson horse and finding a love for jumping ! Recently her health has declined and we are all left with no answers. She’s been a trooper through all the tests. Praying for a full recovery of this amazing horse 💜💜

01/15/2024

This 🙌🏻

Go ahead & post those winning runs, that buckle, & the picture of you smiling too big with your horse. Treasure every second of knowing that you were the best you could be that day.

Because only you, your horse, & God know how many hours you’ve spent working to pay those entry fees. The hours you’ve spent practicing. The times you’ve prayed to be where you are now. The nights of staying up late to do some extra therapy or to wrap legs.

Soak up that moment, you will be able to look back at it when nothing is going right & remember how it felt when all your hard work paid off. ❤️

12/19/2023

Always reward the try 💜 this is all truth!

(Taken from another post but too beautiful not to share )
Credit to Jess Wiiliam Dyck for the beautiful image and Martin Black for the words

11/24/2023

10/19/2023

If I’m being hard on you, or the situation seems hard. Push through. It’s because I want you to Succeed !

10/13/2023

Just a 5 yo warmblood who’s tired of his trainers shenanigans 😂 Pongo was not impressed.

10/03/2023

A little update , I’m behind … Hope went home to Zumas rescue and has been doing great ! She does have a potential adopter who
I have been working with. It’s amazing to see her progress and how well she has learned to be a trusting , sweet mare in a whole new environment.
I was sad to take her home but filled with so much happiness to see the amazing mare she has become. She was absolutely a saint for some X-rays , a much needed spa day and our amazing ferrier Dustin! My mare was also sad to see her friend leave but we all send our well wishes for a brighter much deserved future 💜

10/03/2023

I’d like to welcome Stetson and his amazing owner to the DoubleL family ! Looking forward to a brighter future for him and I’m excited to watch him grow !

10/02/2023

Equine nutrition is something I am always working on improving not only for my personal horses but client horses as well. It’s important to not get carried away with seeing the green grass and thinking let’s fatten them up for winter !

- Did you know that the shorter bright green grass you see right now can actually be more harmful for your horse than good ?
These shorter sprouts of grass hold more sugar in them and with the cooler mornings and nights the sugar increases which will also increase laminitis risks.

08/26/2023

Somebody loves his ice boots ! This guy has come a long ways. A little TLC is good for every horse. All too often horses get put into training programs and don’t get the chance to have a spa day, or a day to just be a horse. I strive to give every horse a happy life , even if they are in full time training because it’s great for their mind.

08/22/2023

Don't give up on the dream.

08/18/2023

This AMAZING mare is up for adoption to an approved home only. Hope is just an absolute doll. She wants her person. Someone’s to love and be loved by. She had her first full ride today and is just a dream. She needs Someone who won’t give up on her and who will give their heart to her. If Interested please reach out. She does already have a few people interested so get her while you can, not for a beginner.

08/18/2023

Usually I’d say where has summer gone … however it feels like we’ve been stuck in spring. I’ve lacked posting here as I’ve been set up with some amazing clients and social media has been the least of my priorities. However here’s what’s been going on around the barn.

Pongo the appy/Oldenburg cross has moved mountains! He’s graduated and is started over small jumps and more complicated exercises.

Fancy my red roan mare has grown into a beautiful mare that amazes me daily on her mind and athleticism.

Hope who came to me through Zumas rescue has came so far from the first evaluation of her. She was considered ”green broke “ which we all know doesn’t mean much in the industry. She managed to toss the saddle about 8’ in the air, was terrified of anything a human would bring her way , stand off in her pen unsure of what was being asked of her and after she has spent a few months here she’s become a pocket pet, loves attention, baths are her favorite! She has been brought back right and slow and is now only days away from her first ride ( she’s been sat on but not yet asked to do more as she is still Leary of new situations, building her trust and ensuring she’s confident is key ). She is a horse that will be someone’s best friend and forever partner in the right hands.

And soo many more horses who have come a long ways , improvements done to the property and amazing connections made.

07/02/2023

Hope is one good looking mare! She’s come so far in her training and is an absolute sweetheart! She will be looking for a forever home with a adoption contract. Keep an eye out for her official add to come.

05/26/2023

Anyone who knows me knows I cannot stand the wind ! But at the same time , it can be very helpful! Spent the day doing some desensitizing. Beau here was really not phased by the scary ghosts. He is on a great track being prepared for his trail riding and hunting trips. He’s been such a joy to work with ! I was also able to help his owner discover that he is an OTTB ! Hopefully we can find some of his history off of his tattoo 🤞

03/29/2023

We are excited to announce the addition of a new horse ! Jagger came to us from Toronto and has some big shoes to fill. Thank you to my partner for going in on this journey. We are so excited to see what he has to offer and the adventures to come. Welcome to your new home Jagger !!!

03/29/2023

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

03/25/2023

This handsome c**t amazes me daily ! First time with the big boy saddle on. Nothing fazes him. Couldn’t ask for a better minded stud prospect! Hollywoodgonendunit AKA. MAVERICK 🇺🇸

02/07/2023

Look at how cool this c**t is ! Maverick is one of the sweetest and easiest c**ts to be around. This was his first saddling. Of course a lot of time and groundwork has led up to this but I can’t believe how great he worked around. He almost seemed excited to become a big kid 😂 I’m so excited to get him started and see how the show life fits him this summer.

01/08/2023

Check this awesome guy out!!
SOLD
Congratulations to flints new owner 🎉

Wow ! Just look at this boy. Flint is a paint/Arabian with pinto and Arabian registration. He will be turning 3 in May. Flint has great confirmation and brains to take you anywhere you wish. From trail riding and family to the show pen or endurance he could do it all.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year to everyone! As I look back on 2022 I couldn’t be happier to have gained the amazing new clients I did and have met so many amazing people and horses ! Thank you to everyone who has supported me and made this year a great one. I hope to see you all in 2023 and I look forward to the new relationships to be made, and the current ones to grow !

12/20/2022

Sneak peak into one of two consignment horses ! More info coming soon ! This boy Flint has everything your looking for in your next trail , endurance or show horse !

12/09/2022

All too often you’ll here my say they are in toddler phase. They just don’t understand. Every horse learns differently. We must help them understand what we are asking. And not punish when something may be hard to understand.

Something to think about when working with and training horses.