Enchanted Sporthorses

Enchanted Sporthorses Specializing in breeds such as Arabians, Morgans, Related crosses, and Miniature horses; with an emphasis on dressage, endurance, and jumping.

We are located in beautiful Northern California and specialize in breeds such as Arabians, Morgans, Warmbloods, and Miniatures. In addition to a solid dressage foundation, our horses have the athleticism and sound minds to excel in a variety of disciplines such as endurance, dressage, and eventing. Lessons, Training, Sales, and Guided Trail Rides available. [email protected]

07/02/2024

Defensive riding is rarely taught today as many riders and trainers have become complacent about the risks of riding. The top image is of Brooke Hodgson at Devon in 1968. She demonstrates a mild "C" position in an independent seat and following hands with the straight line from the bit to her elbow. The photographs document the turning point from the former American horsemanship standard of riding in the Balanced or Fort Riley Seat to the current Hunter Seat with its crest release, etc.

Independent seat means the rider has independent balance with their base of support in the stirrups. The independent nature of the rider's balance allows the rider to follow and be moved by the horse's motion. That is key, independent rider balance is in unity of movement with their horse.

Leaning on a horse's neck is not a shared movement with an independent seat but rather a merged balance in the rider dependent on their horse's balance. For example, should the horse's forehand collapse on landing, the rider is completely at the mercy of that collapse. The same is true if the horse were to stumble and fall in the strides following the landing. Dependent balances are dangerous.

By contrast, if the rider's horse at the top were to collapse or stumble, the rider, with their feet forward in the "C" position, could immediately rebalance herself.

The lower left is a US Cavalry rider in a "C" position ready to deal with whatever comes of the landing. I was taught the defensive "C" position as a child. From the beginning of my instruction, I learned defensive riding slides and over obstacles while riding terrain. I learned following hands using a neck or jumping strap that moved up and down my horse's neck. This allowed me to follow my horse's head movement with my hands holding the reins. Defensive riding techniques like the "C" position and following hands can be taught to children to make them safer riders.

*The bottom right rider is a well known retire international competitor. I used this picture recently and some younger commenters, who are unaware of the "C" position, thought I was trying to embarrass this rider. Defensive riding techniques are no longer commonly taught, and this is very dangerous.

12/17/2022

Buyers dictate the market!

I've been having Zoom meetings with clients to look at sale horses they are interested in, and I just shake my head.....

I have seen 3 year old, after 3 year old,
Jumping,
Pounding their legs down the pavement pulling carts,
Soaked with sweat on trail rides where they go down enbankments like the man from Snowy River,
In full sets of shoes,
Being stood on,
In cross ties hooked to their curb bits.....

These horse's are being physically and mentally damaged long before they are even physically mature and given a fair chance. They are set up to lose.
And.....they want well into 5 figures for these horses. We have passed on so many nice horses because even in the sale video I can see compensation already in 3 and 4 year olds. But, sellers continue to do this, because buyers are snatching them up like they're going out of style.....

The only way to stop this, is if buyers start to understand that 3 year olds shouldn't be doing these things. 3 year olds should look lean, and bit up from playing in the pasture with other horses. They should be barefoot, developing a nice digital cushion, and romping around letting their growth plates close in order to set them up for a LIFETIME of soundness.

My first horse Boomer had a late start in life. We bought him as a 7 year that had only been ridden 5 times in the previous 2 years. He worked until he was 30, and he spent those years working hard, but he had sound scaffolding to build on. I would much rather have 25 years of soundness on the back end of a horse's life, than to gain an extra 1 or 2 years when they are babies.

9 beautiful miles in the mountains yesterday! On Chargers Too Hot To Handl (Rex). It was a Morgan kinda day!
05/30/2022

9 beautiful miles in the mountains yesterday! On Chargers Too Hot To Handl (Rex). It was a Morgan kinda day!

Sasha foaled a beautiful filly, by Jack. 😍
05/06/2022

Sasha foaled a beautiful filly, by Jack. 😍

First Jack (Inch High Pay Offs Jigsaw) baby of the year! Congrats to Azores Ranch on their newest addition! 😍❤️ He’s pre...
04/05/2022

First Jack (Inch High Pay Offs Jigsaw) baby of the year! Congrats to Azores Ranch on their newest addition! 😍❤️ He’s precious!!

Cutest blue eyed little guy in town! Happy Birthday! Although he is not rideable as well as Mama is on maternity leave; please feel free to book the petting zoo/tractor ride options for visiting the ranch & bring some extra treats for these 2! 🧿♥️🐴🪬🎉




Spring is one of the most beautiful times to ride our local trails ❤️ Rex loves getting out!
03/28/2022

Spring is one of the most beautiful times to ride our local trails ❤️ Rex loves getting out!

9 miles at Oak Knoll/Ridge trail with Rex (Morgan) and Casper (Arab) 🙂 Love spring!
03/24/2022

9 miles at Oak Knoll/Ridge trail with Rex (Morgan) and Casper (Arab) 🙂 Love spring!

03/17/2022

Papers for life for the Arabian horse!

Casper, Rex, and Aspen ❤️
03/15/2022

Casper, Rex, and Aspen ❤️

Arya and Rex enjoyed hitting the trails yesterday!
01/21/2022

Arya and Rex enjoyed hitting the trails yesterday!

After a couple weeks of rain, it was nice to enjoy a sunny day on the trails! Homebred Arya (Arabian mare) and two of th...
01/09/2022

After a couple weeks of rain, it was nice to enjoy a sunny day on the trails! Homebred Arya (Arabian mare) and two of the Morgans - Tuie and Rex. 😃

2 yr old Anglo Arabian, Enchanted Yara’s (STJ Shahdeen x Watergirl) first time tacked up, exploring the trails 🙂
12/09/2021

2 yr old Anglo Arabian, Enchanted Yara’s (STJ Shahdeen x Watergirl) first time tacked up, exploring the trails 🙂

09/11/2021
7 miles at Oak Knoll, glad the smoke lifted a bit! Actually saw some blue skies
09/07/2021

7 miles at Oak Knoll, glad the smoke lifted a bit! Actually saw some blue skies

Prim (STJ Shahdeen x Fiyaeryo SRA) , 2 years old Arabian filly, loved the views from Hornbeck trails. 😃
09/02/2021

Prim (STJ Shahdeen x Fiyaeryo SRA) , 2 years old Arabian filly, loved the views from Hornbeck trails. 😃

Rex returned home over the weekend from a lease and was happy to hit the trails!
09/02/2021

Rex returned home over the weekend from a lease and was happy to hit the trails!

Yearling Moondrop (Aur Aquavit x O-So Tardee) on her first ponying experience last week at Cloverdale trails, mama Tarde...
09/02/2021

Yearling Moondrop (Aur Aquavit x O-So Tardee) on her first ponying experience last week at Cloverdale trails, mama Tardee was happy to get out too!

Enchanted Arya NV (Farenhyte x Nikiah NV) enjoying the trails a few weeks ago at Swasey 🙂
09/02/2021

Enchanted Arya NV (Farenhyte x Nikiah NV) enjoying the trails a few weeks ago at Swasey 🙂

Dream ❤️ Dita - totally smitten with eachother. Hoping for a cremello 2022 Morgan foal!
08/18/2021

Dream ❤️ Dita - totally smitten with eachother. Hoping for a cremello 2022 Morgan foal!

08/07/2021

Raiden showing off - nearly 3 months old now! ❤️

Rex (Chargers Too Hot To Handl) is on lease to Rocky Valley Equestrian, and having a great time giving lessons and makin...
08/06/2021

Rex (Chargers Too Hot To Handl) is on lease to Rocky Valley Equestrian, and having a great time giving lessons and making friends!

Ares (Zeus MR+ x O-So Tardee) sure is looking gorgeous as a 3 year old! Love getting updates on babies we’ve bred!!! 🤩❤️...
07/18/2021

Ares (Zeus MR+ x O-So Tardee) sure is looking gorgeous as a 3 year old! Love getting updates on babies we’ve bred!!! 🤩❤️ Thank you Rachael and Nick for the pics of your lovely boy!!! Excited to continue to see him develop!
https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/enchanted+ares

Great time on the trails! (As always). Morgan day! Rex, Tuie, and Jazz 😃
05/31/2021

Great time on the trails! (As always). Morgan day! Rex, Tuie, and Jazz 😃

Raiden at 2 weeks old. ❤️🥰😃
05/27/2021

Raiden at 2 weeks old. ❤️🥰😃

Aspen and Arya enjoyed a great ride yesterday 😀
05/17/2021

Aspen and Arya enjoyed a great ride yesterday 😀

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We are located in beautiful Northern California and specialize in breeds such as Arabians, Morgans, Warmbloods, and Miniatures. In addition to a solid dressage foundation, our horses have the athleticism and sound minds to excel in a variety of disciplines such as Endurance, Dressage, and Eventing.

As a small breeder, we breed for high quality, versatile horses ready to be your next partner, and excel in sport horse disciplines. Each cross is thought out carefully per conformation, lineage,and temperament. Our foals are raised with love and are well socialized and exposed to ponying on trails, observing horse shows, trailering, basic ground manners, etc. oftentimes even before being weaned! We primarily breed Polish, Crabbet, and Babson Egyptian lines with our Arabians and Arabian sporthorses. Feel free to contact about any upcoming foals and what your looking for!

Lessons, Training, Sales, and Guided Trail Rides available. [email protected]

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