Gartland Horsemanship LLC

01/15/2025

Winter is my favorite time of year to study. What better time to sit in the house and watch training videos than while it’s cold and snowy? I seem to have a general theme for my studies each winter. This winter is all about biomechanics! Its a subject I’m already quite passionate about, and I love learning more ways to help our horses travel better and be at their physical best. I look forward to sharing more information with you all in lessons and clinics later this year!

01/09/2025

Is the winter weather stopping you from playing with your horse? Get a few friends together and host a horseless workshop instead (preferably in a heated space 😉)! It’s a great time of year to discuss goal setting or any other horsemanship topic.

01/07/2025

Feeding time does not have to be chaotic.

Often times, I see horses being fed as they fight with each other and chase each other around. This puts the human’s safety at risk, and also causes the horses to eat in a state of anxiety. It often comes about because people are in a hurry to get barn chores done.

Instead of allowing the chaos, try to take a few moments to teach the horses desirable behavior at feed time. Show them that they can eat in close proximity without fighting or moving each other around. That they can eat in a relaxed, peaceful state of mind. This will take more time in the short term but will result in a much safer and more peaceful feeding time in the long run.

Training doesn’t just happen in the arena. It happens in every single interaction with our horses. What behaviors are you teaching while you’re feeding? Take the time to make sure they’re positive ones.

01/03/2025

Do you have a new year’s resolution that involves your horse?

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! 🥳 My herd and I have settled into our new farm just in time to ring in the new year. The horses are enjoying the extra space and the benefits of living on a track. We’ve welcomed a couple of boarders’ horses into our herd, and we are looking forward to many fun adventures in 2025. Stay tuned!

12/23/2024

Sibling nap time 😴

12/09/2024

It was a fun day yesterday learning about the beginning stages of liberty. Thanks to all the participants for braving the chilly weather!

12/07/2024

It’s liberty day in Cumberland!! Auditors welcome. Come join us for a day of fun and learning! 228 Greely Road.

10/25/2024

“I put my foot on the block… can I get a cookie?”

10/18/2024

Some days are for napping and just hanging out.

10/16/2024

Come join us for a fun filled day of learning!!

Please join us at the farm on December 7 for a day of fun and education with Ashley Gartland 🐴💕

10/15/2024

I had some really cute assistants while I was teaching this weekend 🥰

10/07/2024

Metta says scratches are definitely a prerequisite to riding!

10/06/2024

Beautiful day for a trail riding lesson!! ☀️

10/05/2024

Maizie is growing up! First day with the ba****ck pad! 🤩

10/04/2024

Decker and my mom enjoying a nice ride in the setting sun.