Excelsior Equestrian Center

08/16/2024

Lessons canceled today if I haven't already alerted you. Thanks. Should resume to normalnext week

08/13/2024

You asked for it! Just added and open for Entries! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28 sign up at www.horseshowoffice.com intro -3rd level and WDAA classes. Judge Jessica Jessica Thomas Calvert will join us for the day. Looking forward to seeing all of you!

08/12/2024

This girl is on fire! Replaced the awning arm that I bent (unfortunately 2x) and it works! Now to seal it up. 1x was not my fault, 2nd one was, hahaha.

08/11/2024

For those of you who don't stack hay with the grapple, you are missing out on a very gratifying OCD experience

07/31/2024

Filler up...so much work for 24hours away. On my way to the MPT and yearling Futurity at Meg Williams Oakwood Farms. Very excited!!!

07/23/2024

Excelsior Equestrian Center is Looking for stall help any days of the week but specifically M-F in Hobart, In. Some or all days needed. Starts at $14/hr. You'll be working with a partner everyday only responsible for 10 stalls. Quick pick shavings, turnout, general cleaning and farm work. Hours are approximately 730am- 130pm, you'll work between 4-6 hours daily, little shorter on weekends, more hours available, if you have time. Need to find replacement ASAP as I have a worker heading for surgery and will be out 6-8 weeks and one waiting to be called in as a union worker so I will need to replace both at some point. Flexibility and a friendly work atmosphere with great people. Must be within 30 min of Hobart.

07/19/2024

Hope this turns out as good as it looks. We shall see on Sunday!

07/18/2024

Enjoying her spa day, the little girl deserves it! Today she did her first turn on the haunches both ways and they were right on track. It's so cool how you lay thr foundation amd it all comes together. She's such a smart cookie!Fiorella says thank you Coleen Van Drunen Gritter

07/16/2024

We're all good over here, thanks for checking in on us!

07/14/2024

Ok so I'm terrible about taking photos on show days, but this one was exceptional and I wish I would have taken more! If you attended and have any, please post them in this post. What a 12 hour day for Dom and I, we are finally all packed up and getting to put our feet up for an hour before we do night check. We truly had a fabulous group of boarders who chipped into help with EVERYTHING. This morning we had torms pop up that continued to become more menacing so we moved the entire show indoors for the short arena classes to finish. We quickly stopped the show and got all the horses/riders inside while the skies opened up to drop torrential rain that lasted over an hour. Our team pivoted quickly to get the Indoor set and the show running with just a 20 min delay. Only 2 riders scratched for the entire day that had heat indexes forecasted to 102...thankfully all that rain kept the day surprisingly tolerable. A full day of rides finished on time at 430. We had a lovely time hosting Michael Peters as Judge, and had several riders comment on his encouraging words. As always, I couldn't do this without the support Dominic Gagliardi who is the "Voice" of the show. So many boarders stayed all day to help, truly selfless of you to take the time to be there for me. And quite possibly was the fastest and most efficient clean up crew we've had to date. Thank you April Stabolito for doing the entire day with us in multiple roles and keeping the barn/show office in tip top shape. Sarah Welsh for my comic relief and scorer extraordinarewho kept the show program from being disabled by my ineptitude for computers. Lauren Lewis who probably has a huge hand cramp from scribing ALL day (8 hours) and didn't hesitate to stay and help with horses. Cindy Goth Tolnay who ran tests back and forth, kept asking how she could be of help.Its so nice having new boarders participating in our show days. Jacob Hansen for being end of the day clean up crew, having a willing and fresh worker when you are exhausted is paramount. And my boarders: Mindy Gear who provided the excellent concessions, Morgan Gear for clean up crew, Stacy Smith and her husband Rich who stayed the whole day after showing (in their first dressage show and winning her class!) to help put stuff away and take down tents, Kay Warner and her Daughter Autumn for helping with tents and buckets. If I forgot to thank anyone, please know you are so appreciated! As always, the nicest people come to our shows and we love hosting, we even had so many people ask of we would host another...so stay tuned we are looking at dates in September.

07/13/2024

Everything set for our show tomorrow. Lunch concessions will be available!!! On the menu:Smoked pulled pork, Chips, watermelon!.

07/12/2024

For those not able to see their ride times for Sundays show, go to the website and follow these directions.
1.Go to events and details
2. Find (by date) July 14th Excelsior Schooling July Update and click on it.
3. See the drop down and click on all ride times. Times are listed in alphabetical order
4. Show program of all classes also there by clicking and downloading ride schedule.

07/10/2024

Entries close in 1 hour for Excelsior Equestrian Center schooling show...late fee will apply after today

07/08/2024

If you are wanting a day stall for our schooling show, get your entry in today! Stalls are limited and on a first come first served basis, they are almost full.

Main website

07/05/2024

Well.we didn't go off course, and we got both canter leads. Very proud of her to hold it together after having to leave Winnie. For a moment in the warm up, I thought someone might have to catch her, but she never blew her lid. I had a fairly consistent test, could it have been better, of course, but for her first trip down centerline and not getting eliminated or going off course, I am thrilled. It's only up from here. She had a great attitude overall, now for some 🥕 carrots!

07/05/2024

At our very first riding show this weekend! I could go home rigjt now and be very happy with Fiorella. She's not settled as I'd like in her stall, not super interested in eating, but boy was I happy with most of her schooling today. I'm sure the people in the ring amd watching were not that thrilled to see us on our hind legs or porposing around, but she never spooked at a single thing anywhere on the property, walked all over the place on the buckle, and didnt have a fit when her girlfriend went to another ring. .Once I got her going forward in the canter, which is a feat if it's own, the ride was much better. So...fingers crossed for me that I can get thru my first test without getting eliminated on our first canter. All I want is a left lead canter, I've lowered my expectations completely. Horses are humbling, hahaha.

07/03/2024

Don't forget to sign up for our schooling show July 14th. Closing date July 10th

06/30/2024

Who ordered up this perfect weather for a show? Martina Mertens said she did! I get to judge along side her in the next arena at Winsome Farms. Great show turnout and I'm so glad my Sunday was open so I could help them out with their overflow of rides.

06/28/2024

A little Mother daughter time yesterday. They are finally back together in turnout. Itzá is a little over 13 months old. They are in a 6 horse group together and the mares are all doing so well and Itzá is well adjusted to hanging out with anyone. I had brought everyone in but these 2, so I could get a few shots of them together. I'm so Sad I couldn't make another one this year, Fifi makes beautiful babies.

06/23/2024

Weather guard truck bed tool box/storage container. Really good condition, no keys. $80

06/22/2024

The other day I got a great personal tour of Broken Wagon Bison farm. I'm going to have to go back for their weekend tour. I learned so much, and they have a really adorable bottle baby named Rufus I got to pet. I learned so much about bison in such a short time and want to hear more! I highly suggest taking a tour. Located in Wheeler, Indiana, call to book your slot.

06/20/2024

So happy that Pebbles is back! Karen found her under the Norway spruce at the end of the driveway!!! I was just going to walk the neighbors property again tonight calling her name. Thanks to all that helped spread the word. 6 days gone in a heat wave and now back home!

06/20/2024

MIDWESTERN L GRADS WANTING TO MOVE ON!!! GET I TI THIS SESSION

06/19/2024

Bates Luxe lined stirrup leathers. Super soft and wonderful quality stirrup leathers in brown , I just need a longer size! Bought new with irons, paid $215 with shipping. Used for 1 week until I got longer leathers. 58" length. Everything in new condition. $140 local pickup Hobart. Will go great with all hunter or brown saddles, beautiful quality.

06/19/2024

We have a stall available for horse or rider in training. You can see these beautiful sunsets every night. Dm me for details.

06/18/2024

Just a reminder, good info. I have great clients who understand we can only do so much and that lessons/rides will get prorated back during extreme weather conditions. For both horse and rider safety, keep cool out there this week and don't forget electrolytes for you and your equine friend!

06/18/2024

For those asking, this is the easiest way to enter our show. Just click the enter link and start filling in the information. No organization needed, hit the next button, there are about 4 pages of info total, you pay via PayPal and don't need an account. Easy peazy!

06/17/2024

Update: she has been found and is resting happily at home!

Missing off Old Lincoln Highway near Sharp school supply.This is Pebbles, a white and black small female who is 10 months old and about 6 lbs. She is Kitten sized, smooth short hair cat with yellow eyes and black spots on her back, facial markings and all black tail She is chipped, very sweet, a little shy, but melts and is limp when you pick her up. She never struggles to get away. Dog and kid friendly...she is our barn cat and doesn't usually wander more than a few hundred feet from the barn. M6 neighbor said she saw a white cat across the street. I'm hoping someone saw her near the road and thought she was a stray. I know we have lots of coyotes around, but I'm hoping she didn't end with that fate.😬