All Around The Horse With Alex

11/13/2024

Wrapped up day one of the clinic under a beautiful sunset. I sure do miss my NC family and it’s always a joy, on to day two!

11/05/2024

The smile on my face says it all. This sweet boy tries so hard to make the right choices🥹

10/27/2024

I love the babies!! So excited to work with another intelligent young horse, thank you to her owner and family for trusting me with her!

The training we put in with babies is important beyond words. Not only does it set them up to know how to respond to riders but it is a way to give them tools that they can take to any situation they may be put in. My goal is to create upstanding citizens that WANT to work for their humans❤️

09/03/2024

Peep these new beauties!! Gallors East Coast did a phenomenal job with my new show boots! Only a couple weeks until their debut!

08/30/2024

I cannot forget these this duo that is headed to the show as well! Jayde and Jax work extremely hard to push for their goals! I’ve always loved big horses but Jax sure does try to change my mind❤️😅

08/29/2024

It’s been a long time of no posting but we’ve been busy! The sweet 3yo Qindred by Qredit will be going to her first show at the end of September. I’m enjoying working with this sweet girl and her amazing owner just as much!!

05/22/2024

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Imagine you’re assigned a partner project in school. Only one of you gets to read the directions for the assignment, and then you have to explain it to your partner in a language that is secondary to both of you. You’d expect some miscommunications and misunderstandings, right?

That’s basically what’s happening while riding a horse. Whether in a lesson or a ride of your own direction, you as the rider are the only one who knows the assignment. It’s then your responsibility to relay that information to your horse, speaking through intention and cues that are a second language to both you and your horse. Your horse doesn’t understand what your trainer is saying he’s supposed to do - he’s relying on you to tell him.

Keep this in mind any time you’re riding and you feel like your horse isn’t listening, or you get frustrated with a missed distance or a sloppy transition. Remember that you’re the only member of this team who knows the assignment, and your horse is relying on you to tell him the game plan. Sometimes we make mistakes in our cues or our timing, we start thinking too many steps ahead or we forget to clue him into the next movement in time. Sometimes the horse is a little distracted, or tired, or not feeling it today. But most of the time, he’s doing his best he can with the information you’re giving him!

03/14/2024

Enjoying getting to know such sweet horses, 4yo Groot is a massive sweetheart!

02/09/2024

02/09/2024

First sit on 3yo Desi and the look in her eyes says she's an old pro. So excited about this sweet girl, nothing but love for the babies!! Thank you Terri for the opportunity to start your sweet girls riding life!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Thankful to everyone in my life, you all make my world go round. Here's to amazing people and special horses, cheers to more memories made! 💚🎄❤️

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all my wonderful clients!! You all make my business go round! Hope everyone had a blessed day with good food and amazing company❤️

10/20/2023

A long time of no posting interrupted by a fantastic video of 2yo Desi! Fifth time in the bridle and second time on the long lines. This girl has a bright future!! So thankful for amazing horses and trusting clients!

07/23/2023

Another successful weekend at the wonderful Whispering Miracles Equestrian Center!! Thank you always to the amazing team and Krystal for providing such a great venue.
Regina and Vido celebrated many milestones on Saturday and won their class. I am truly enjoying watching their progress as a team!
Katie piloted her own horse Charley in fourth level for the first time and stunned us all once again! I am so blessed to be a part of their team. She also rode the lovely and talented Alf in his first ever show. She rode through a tough warm up to produce a solid test, onwards and upwards for them!!
Thank you everyone who helps make our dreams a reality! So proud of everyone!

07/01/2023

Started my Friday with three incredible women and their horses. It has been a pleasure solidifying the team and way forward for Regina & Vido , who you never knew raced at Belmont. Between Regina & Vido they have overcome challenge, injuries, and set backs. Jennifer and Ella , continue to build the most incredible relationship and truly developing as a formidable pair. Hummer & Bailey per usual just seem to grind even harder to achieve their goals ( even allowing me to ride the magnificent moose). I do this because I love watching the relationship of horse & rider, and it is a privilege to teach such great pairs. Seeing my clients succeed and enjoy their time in the saddle is truly priceless!

06/17/2023

Finally getting around to posting about the many successes of my students at Whispering Miracles Dressage last weekend. Regina & Vido received their 2nd score for regionals. Vido fought through some minor set backs and truly gave his all to Regina this weekend, continuing to build both their confidences trotting down centerline. Katie and Charley continue to be the picture of consistency, hard work and grace. Another 65% + both days at 3rd and under tough judging. Katie’s dedication to the sport & her horse reflected in every aspect of her test. Bailey and Hummer knocked off a little rust and had numerous firsts of new levels, showing together , and finally overcoming a huge hurdle. She showed incredible horsemanship and true love for her partner and strengthened their relationship to a new level.

I couldn’t be more proud as a coach to watch each of these pairs prepare & execute. They rode with grace and confidence and truly are incredible horsewomen that I get to guide in their journey♥️

And note to add, thank you IMMENSELY to everyone that helped with Truitt, I have so much love and appreciation towards our big barn family!

06/09/2023

We are looking forward to another show at the beautiful Whispering Miracles Equestrian Center this weekend! We ate incredibly blessed to have a stunning facility in our back door, good luck to everyone competing!!