Behind the Bit Quarter Horses

12/12/2024

I love teaching and giving lessons. With my lesson program I strive to push my clients to becoming their own trainer! I like to post the real, non-edited rides to show that not each ride or maneuver will be perfect, but the beauty of a horse is that, they learn through repetition👍

11/15/2024

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Everyday I get to at least be at the barn with my horses, client horses, family, friends feels like I’ve won the biggest prize! Experience and perseverance will always be your best teacher BTB family‼️never discredit those around you, everyone has something to teach you despite it being good or bad! Learn where to go or where not to go 💯

📸Sloan Clark

07/20/2024

Got the win last night!Thanks for a great Roping yesterday TNT Farms and blankets!

Here is our winners tonight! We had a really good, TOUGH roping. These boys worked for their money tonight. Thanks to everyone that came out! Our placings were as follows:

1st: BJ Fisher & Dan Palasek
2nd: Gatlin Grove & Layne Bachelor
3rd: Preston Bartow & Quinton Wingerter
4th: Jason Terpening & Dan Palasek

07/18/2024

Tomorrow 🏆💯 Be there

Here's the next one!! (I'll be better with the computer this time, I promise!🤦‍♀️🙏) The weather, as of right now, looks like it's going to cooperate just fine!

04/25/2024

One thing I love most about being a horseman is starting/training c**ts and fillies! I love to start one from scratch under my proposed methods and techniques, and watch them grow daily. BTB FAM meet Benny, 3yr old Arabian who’s really cool! He’s been doing really well in my program, progressing each and every ride! I really like this c**t a lot and look forward to seeing his future on the Arabian circuit in ranch classes and working cow horse with his BTB Foundation set in stone. A Very smart and teachable young man who wants to please his rider. Never been an Arab guy but this one is growing on me!

04/15/2024

Tarzan, T money, T Monday, Big Daddy, or Big T!! He has so many names 😂 and at 17 years old he still looks amazing 💯 and sound as ever 😃 birthday coming up

04/15/2024

Consistency during practice sessions are key to success during competitions. When you practice have an agenda, game plan, and seriousness about what your trying to accomplish.. we’ve been off for 3 months, trying to get back in shape for the summer run 😃

02/20/2024

Love to see it

⭐️ BLACK TRAIL BLAZERS ⭐️

🖤 Day #19 - Chesney Watkins

02/17/2024

Week 3 of innovative learning complete💚

During week 1 & 2 we taught our students what it’s like own a horse, horse nutrition, and the anatomy of equine! Reasoning being, often we purchase horses not knowing how much work it takes to truly care for a horse and it’s entirety! I wanted my students to understand that it’s not just going to the barn riding and having fun, but always responsibilities behind owning a horse that are essential.

This week they got to put it all together and actually ride/learn the beginner basics of riding! Talk about excited!! To see them connect all dots, and speak with confidence because their coaches prepared them was truly amazing! Everyone knew equipment, how to saddle, and identified body parts with ease! We will continue the education next week with a step up to the riding, learning more each week! So proud kids!

02/12/2024

🙌🏾🙌🏾Thank you Thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾✊🏾

⭐️ BLACK TRAIL BLAZERS ⭐️

🖤 Day #11 - Behind the Bit Quarter Horses

02/09/2024

Week 2 of innovative learning complete 🙌🏾. This week my team and I focused on Anatomy and Physiology of farm animals! Activities included:

✅Doctoring Methods and Deworming
✅Nutrition and Diet
✅Classroom breakout sessions on A&P

Seeing my students eager and attentive to learn more information this week, truly brought a smile to my face! Each week we plan to build brick by brick, helping every child shine bright! Watching them engage and learn more each week is truly rewarding, and all I’ve ever wanted for this curriculum developed. So proud and thankful for my awesome staff and all their hard work to this program! What a great day!!!!

02/08/2024

🥹🥹🥹Thanks for Everything ❤️

Witness the powerful connection between Coach Brandon and Spirit at our most recent SNAP Leadership Day at Summit.

This duo embodies the spirit of Five Star Life where we KNOW, every child is capable, every child is full of potential, every child is waiting to be inspired - regardless of their past choices, their current situation, or the choices of others.

Join us in creating a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential and life a Five Star Life.

Learn more about our mission, as well as our various programs and how you can get involved!

www.fivestarlife.org

02/08/2024

02/02/2024

As the Equine Director for 5 Star Life, today was the first day of the 6-week innovative curriculum learning program for 5th & 6th graders. The program teaches the students everything Equine related, and for the next six weeks, students will learn the BTB methods and horsemanship methods while guiding them to success if they choose to pursue 4-H or even prepare them for competition. My 5 star team and I have partnered with local schools in Michigan and Indiana to provide services to thousands of awesome children who are ready to grow their farming and horse handling skills! I am so excited for the upcoming weeks, and the opportunity to share the progression of our students and staff! 😊