St. Croix Training Center

01/13/2025

Wohoo 🥶

The temperature might be low but my horse isn't! 🙈

We are definitely in flying dragon pony season!

©️Emily Cole Illustrations

12/25/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at St. Croix Training Center! Wishing everyone JOY this holiday season

12/17/2024

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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞?
When considering a horse, the breed matters. Arabian horses are often misunderstood, with some claiming they are "too spooky" or "high-strung." In reality, Arabians offer an exceptional blend of intelligence, loyalty, and emotional connection that sets them apart from other breeds.

𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Arabians are incredibly in tune with their owners’ emotions. Whether you’re feeling down or happy, they pick up on it. Their gentle nature shines through, especially with children, where they instinctively tread lightly, ensuring safety and comfort.

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲
Throughout history, Arabian horses have been renowned for their loyalty. These horses have accompanied generals, royalty, and warriors into battle, always standing by their human companions. Their devotion knows no bounds, and they form deep emotional bonds not only with people but with other horses as well.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲
Arabians have a strong sense of dignity and expect to be treated as equals. Training an Arabian is all about mutual respect. They respond best to kind, firm, and fair handling. Abuse or mistreatment, however, will only lead to resistance. Their strength of spirit is unparalleled, and they will not break under pressure or harsh treatment.

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
One of the most remarkable qualities of Arabian horses is how quickly they learn. With proper training, they can pick up commands such as walking, trotting, and cantering in just a day. Their sharp intelligence even allows them to learn by observing other horses, making them highly adaptable learners.

𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝
Once you’ve formed a bond with an Arabian horse, you’ll understand why they’re so unique. They look you in the eye, seemingly understanding your thoughts and feelings. They don’t just perform tasks; they actively try to connect and communicate with you. This emotional depth creates a relationship that feels more like a partnership than a typical horse-owner dynamic.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞
Owning an Arabian is a deeply rewarding experience. Their intelligence, loyalty, and emotional connection go far beyond what most people expect from a horse. Once you’ve experienced this connection, it’s easy to see why people say: "𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞," 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭. 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞."

📷 Dar Al Sakinah & Denisa Pltv

12/08/2024

ARE YOU READY TO START RIDING?

✨APPLY TODAY✨
for the Keystone Riding Initiative to experience all of the life lessons and benefits that come from horsemanship & riding!

This program offers $400 in aid to newcomers starting in lesson programs
that use Arabians & Half-Arabians in their education programs.

*Program available for all ages!
APPLICATIONS CLOST DECEMBER 8th
https://arabianhorsepromotionalfund.com/keystone-riding-initiative/

11/28/2024

Enjoy the happiest Thanksgiving with your friends and family 🦃 🍁

11/22/2024

Shoc The Niteaway CRF
2017 Half-Arabian Mare
16hh

🎁 Easy, willing and sound Country English pleasure mare
🎁 Extremely amateur friendly and shown by youth rider; have video!
🎁 She has not peaked yet! Would be great for show hack and costume as well Equitation mount!
🎁 Owner is only selling because she no longer is riding country
She’s looking for her next partner, just in time for Christmas!!

💲2️⃣5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
Contact Cassie Roers
651.895.7073

10/27/2024

🔥 Firewood For Sale🪵
💲6 for a bundle
Cash or Venmo

10/20/2024

We brought 3 horses to Fall Fest to round out our show season! Everyone learned a lot but had a great time💚💛We are proud of you all, way to round out the year! Now it’s time to work hard this winter for next year 🎉

10/04/2024

This group of girls had a blast in and out of their classes! We are so proud of them all, especially with how inclusive they were! 💛💚

09/25/2024

A couple weeks late 😉 but we had a BLAST at the fall classic! Lots of new combos learning the ropes and more experienced pairs finishing their show season. We are so proud of everyone! 💚💛

08/20/2024

How do you manage nerves before a class? Play hot potato with a polo wrap!!

We always try to have some fun, isn’t that what it’s about?! Here are some bts of the show that made us giggle!

08/19/2024

Way to wrap up the show! The majority of these top 5’s were 3rd overall! We are so impressed with everyone and their accomplishments this week! I think we win the best cheering section!! 💚💛

Saturday & Sunday results:

Champion
🩵 Major Attitude & Sydney Reinitz
HA/AA Country Pls. JTR 14 & Under

Top 5
🔹Roccocello & Sienna Johnson
HA/AA Western Pls. JTR
🔹Roccocello & Sienna Johnson
HA/AA Hunter Pls. JTR
🔹Roccocello & Jayla Johnson
Hunt Seat Eq. 14 & Under
🔹CCF Heirs Caesar & Jayla Johnson
PB Country Pls. JTR 14 & Under
🔹Cocoa Puffs RTA & Devyn Kirby
Hunt Seat Eq. 15-18
🔹Sun Drifter WF & Ashera Samarawardana
PB Hunter Pls. JTR 14 & Under
🔹Major Attitude & Sydney Reinitz
HA/AA Native Costume ATR

08/17/2024

We had a rough journey getting here but the girls & horses have made up for it! Every pair has had personal bests and we couldn’t be more proud! KEEP IT UP LADIES🎉

Here are Thursday & Fridays results:

Champion
🩵 Major Attitude & Sydney Reinitz
HA/AA CEP JOTR 14 & Under
🩵CCF Heirs Caesar & Meghan McGinnis
PB Mounted Native Costume Open

Reserve
🔺 Major Attitude & Sydney Reinitz
HA/AA Show Hack JTR
🔺 Roccocello & Sienna Johnson
HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR
🔺 CCF Heirs Caesar & Jayla Johnson
PB Mounted Native Costume ATR

Top 5
🔹 Roccocello & Sienna Johnson
HA/AA Hunter Pls. JOTR 14 & Under
🔹 Cocoa Puffs RTA & Devyn Kirby (3rd overall)
HA/AA Hunter Pls. JOTR 15-18

07/02/2024

🌟 SOLD🌟

Noble Regalia
2015 Arabian Mare
Ledger x Tempi (by A Temptation)

♦️15.1h
♦️Extremely willing mare and super sporty
♦️Kindest personality
♦️Amateur friendly
♦️rolled over to Hunter in last 3 months and loves it

💲1️⃣5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Contact Cassie Roers

06/25/2024

The Great Arabian Get Together brought us good weather and great rides rewarded with great ribbons!
We celebrated Elise’s and Bella’s birthdays!
We celebrated first wins!
We celebrated at the casino too!

Thanks to all our riders and their supportive families for a super fun show!