Brighton Stables

07/22/2024

Fix that dressage ride to get better scores. Become your own trainer. Learn to train your horse to ride "on the bit", and solve all those resistance and bit pulling problems, develop softer response to the aids. Methods to calm a nervous horse.

Trailer-in lessons and coaching at Brighton Stables in Knightdale, near I-540 and 64-Bus.

Features covered lighted 100'x150' arena with 20m x 40m dressage arena, and an open 150x300 arena with 20m x 60m dressage arena.

Owned and managed by semi-retired breeder/trainer, specializing in

* enhancing compassion, trust, and partnership between horse and rider;

** training both horse and rider to balance "on-the-bit", from inside leg to outside rein;

*** developing precision movements at all levels from Intro through GP.

Text Carol at: 919-six32-7 seven 0 zero.

01/13/2024

Colic? Sharing with horse caregivers.

I keep over-the-counter GasX on hand for gas colic, as evidenced by bloating, strained gut sounds, rolling or lying down, no interest in a favorite treat (e.g. small piece of carrot).

For an average sized horse (1000 #), I dissolve 10 tablets in warm water and use a 60cc dose syringe to sq**rt it into the horse's mouth. A little molassis makes it more tasty.

I hold the horse's head up roughly level, so it doesn't drip back out until swallowed. Then we hand walk the horse until it no longer tries to lie down, or the vet arrives, or it starts pooping (yay).

Worst risk of the horse rolling, especially for older horses, is if it has a pedunculated lipoma (look up), it could wrap around and strangulate the gut.

01/08/2024

My favorite cross-country jump, which I picked up from Suzin Daly years ago, is a 3-rail gate, painted across it with

ROAD CLOSED.

It can psych out the rider, and the horse hesitates. It shows how the rider's loss of forward focus can influence the horse.

Think about it.

01/08/2024

Watch this adorable video of a mini dancing with it's human partner.

He could have his own act!

12/24/2023

Visa/MC accepted without surcharge. Located in Knightdale, NC.

New arrival:
Ovation helmets now in stock.
Attractive schooling, $74.95
Advanced protection, $174.95

PESSOA saddles, and other makes with exchangeable gullets and flexible trees. By special order with bonus incentives. Fitting assistance provided.

Huge inventory at great prices. Please bear with us by appointment during remodeling.

12/13/2023

I love horses, for the kindness they return with kindness, for their peaceful harmony as a team, whether a pasture mate or with a rider. My joy is in developing that relationship, in working together as a team with my horse.

Yes, I competed and won, many times back in the day. But where's the joy in that? Whenever there's a "winner", everyone else is a "loser". How disappointing! It spoils the spirit of harmony in good horsemanship.

I quit competing, in favor of the joy of watching my students ride. It's not about being the best. It's about being a part of the experience that makes everyone a winner.

That's where I find my reward, in helping others be a part of the wonderful world of horses, even to become trainers in their own rights, and most importantly, to learn and pass on compassion for horses.

- Carol Dalenko

11/20/2023

Anyone can ride a well trained horse. But only a well trained rider can ride any horse.

11/09/2023

Old water hydrant broke off at the base, under ground, with no time to spare to get water to the houses. Julie to the rescue, my hard-working barn and (Centerline) Tack Shop organizer fixed it. Amazing gal!

Thank you so much Julie for such great help, and to the rest of the dedicated team at Brighton Stables:

Jamie (for 6+ yrs now), Laura, Rachel for taking such good care of the horses, and our multi-talented new maintenance man Chris, who's turning Brighton Stables back into a show place again. You're all amazing, and I couldn't do it without you.

10/04/2023

I think I finally found a fence that my 13.2H rascal pony Peanut can't bust through. :-)