Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Services . hhb

07/01/2024

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12/31/2023

My Winter Years

What a ride it has been since my announcement of my intention to retire and sell Happy Hoof Beats in February 2023. I had no idea how very quick the sale would be — just two months, with escrow closing in April. A kind and enthusiastic couple from California fell in love with my Pahrump property. Being horse owners and lovers of the outdoors, they were eager to relocate after looking for their perfect oasis for three years!

This is the 2nd time I entertained retirement, sold my ranch, and moved to a different community. How is it that I did not realize how much I had accumulated during the past 24 years in Pahrump? WOW! Now, I have reduced my footprint to fit a 40’ fifth wheel — named Stella — and my two horses — Mojo and Chunky Monkey. With the help of some very special family members and friends, I was able to do some serious purging, gifting, selling, and recycling of my personal and equine items, including several Goodwill trips. Lots of thoughtful contemplation. Do I keep it? Do I sell it? Do I gift? Do I throw it away? Nostalgia made it difficult to let some items go,

When I was ready to move, it took an army of volunteers and hired help to prepare HHB for the sale, pack, haul, and unload several truck and trailer loads of the items I was keeping, and to build Mojo a new corral. Finally, on April 13th, Mojo, Chunky, and I spent our first night at our new trailhead located in a small township north of Las Vegas called Corn Creek.

This island community is surrounded by the Corn Creek Desert Wildlife Refuge, which is off the grid, solar powered with miles and miles of open riding area. The days and evenings are enveloped in a quiet atmosphere, silence is wonderfully loud, crystal clear night skies with desert day and night temperatures fluctuating as much as 30 degrees. Beckoning me and Mojo to explore its open trails and history, is Corn Creek Wildlife Refuge, which is known for its historical history of Las Vegas pioneers and its prehistoric animal fossils, wetlands, and ancient rivers.

I am feeling loved, safe, grateful, and valued as I receive the many blessings that are offered to me by my dear friends Leroy (Doc) Daines and Hollie Sphar-Daines — my adopted Son and daughter-in-law — as they unselfishly share their special space with me in my retirement.

The physical and mental energy required to complete this move was much more than I had anticipated. In fact, the moving process was both daunting and exhausting as well as exhilarating and enlightening! I also experienced a minor medical delay, which was easily and successfully taken care of. Unfortunately, I have been forced to postpone the projected timeline to season, train, and compete with Mojo in Working Equitation and Extreme Mountain trail. However, my goal to compete at the regional and National level in both disciplines is still the golden ring on my carousel of life.

After an unplanned hiatus of not riding Mojo for five and a half months, the hot August days and nights found me nearing the end of unpacking, organizing, and additional — yes, additional — purging. Upon the doctor’s release, I found myself eager to begin the joy of reconnecting with Mojo and resuming his conditioning and training. Knowing what keeps me grounded is a vital part and intention of my retirement. I am reminded during each interaction with Mojo of the tremendous influence that our shared journey has on my feelings of well-being and spirituality. Being able to give myself time with family and friends, long delicious sunrise and sunset rides, specialized training time with Mojo, lessons, and clinics (giving and receiving), trail rides, and competitions are the activities that will place peace of mind, joy, curiosity, adventure, and satisfaction into each of my remaining days. Keeping me the right size. This year has clearly been a year of transition. In 2024, I am designing a year of great adventures, education, travel, and competition for me and Mojo.


While I am saying that I am ‘retired,’ I must admit that I feel alive and energized when coaching. In recent years, my development of the Seven Essential Horsemanship Skills coaching framework has given me a new and dynamic way to empower riders. It is still deeply rewarding to be a part of my students’ ‘a-ha’ moments! So, I have decided that on a limited basis, I will continue to coach individuals and groups as a traveling equestrian coach and clinician — under the name Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Services. My goal remains to support each and every client in reaching their horsemanship possibilities. Stay tuned for the updated details, dates, and a brand-new website.

I am still unsure of the many, whos, whens, hows, and whys in this time of transition, but I have always been able to count on the unconditional and unwavering support of my amazing family and friends. All of you have made this transition possible. My heart says Thank you!

Looking forward to seeing you on the trails…
— Barbara

p.s. You can still reach me for lessons and consulting at :
(702) 327-2272
[email protected]

02/07/2023

I am so excited to share with my community the changes that Mojo and I are jumping into and kicking up our heels about.

I’m taking a leap of faith about what lies ahead so I can have more freedom, fun, and spontaneity in my life. With that in mind, I’m excited to announce that I am offering my horse property at 4061 Martin Ave, Pahrump, NV for sale. Over the past 24 years, I have developed this property — commonly known as Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center — with expertise, passion, love, and excitement. It’s a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to acquire a beautiful, turn-key equestrian property.

I’ve had a clear realization in the last 6 months that I no longer can accomplish all the things during the day that my mind tells me I can. Gawd – mornings are my favorite time of the day! I feel invincible! My mind is clear thinking, and I am sure my rested body is fueled with more than enough energy to carry me forward. However, the truth is, before I am halfway through my day, my body and mind remind me that I am no longer the “energizer bunny” of past years.

As I have considered my next steps, I have considered many options. During my morning meditation on January 1st, 2023, two words came to my mind - FUN and EASY. Knowing WHY this change is needed is still not knowing exactly HOW the process is going to unfold. So I’m trusting myself to take the first steps of this new journey.

Having a more fun and easy life — more freedom and spontaneity — means many things to me. It means I get to continue to develop my partnership with Mojo for regional and national competitions. It means being able to travel to unknown trailheads. It means learning by participating in clinics with fabulous clinicians. It means exploring how to become a traveling equestrian coach and trainer. And it means having a more relaxed life and sharing precious time with family and friends.

By choosing this new journey, I am now taking important next steps. I have begun the process of reducing the daily responsibilities of running a business and owning a property. This is my new path as I reinvent myself for the next 10 years of my personal horse journey. And with the support of my son, daughter, and dear friends, I feel prepared and inspired to meet these new challenges.

If you or someone you know is interested in the property, please directly contact my realtor — who is a friend and fellow horsewoman — Chelsea Scheppman of Plaza Realty at (702) 293-2440 or (702) 326-9997.

I am looking forward to traveling this unknown path, inviting the grins and giggles along the way, and thanking my family and friends daily for their awesome and continued support and company. Thank you for covering my back!!!!!

My life still “takes many hands” to support my geriatric energizer bunny.

See you on the Trails,
Barbara H. Callihan

11/15/2022

>>>Last Chance To Register

Learn and develop the essential trail horse skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership with your horse.

10/26/2022

Celebrating the partnership between horse and rider.
Learn. Compete. Have Fun.

HHB Trail Horse Rumble™ in the Desert
Sunday, November 20

A Trail Horse Rumble™ is a fun and competitive trail horse event that encourages, rewards, and celebrates the partnership between horse and rider. Equestrians at all skill and experience levels can feel comfortable competing in front of their peers — learning from their successes and their mistakes — because they are lifted by a welcoming, fun, and supportive trail riding fellowship. Rider/Horse pairs compete in two different trail trials to test their skills and generate a combined overall score.

REGISTER TODAY!

Celebrating the partnership between horse and rider.

10/26/2022

Get ready for Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center . hhb's final Rumble Weekend of the year Sat and Sun Nov 19 and 20!

Saturday features our popular group coaching session:

Trail Horse Series
Introduction to Essential Partnership Skills
Under Saddle

Learn and develop the essential trail horse skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership with your horse.

What Will Rider Participants Get Out of the Session:
- Learn and Practice Essential Trail Riding Partnership Skills Under Saddle
- Observe and Integrate Quiet Skills: Hands, Feet and Mind
- Practice and Implement Partnership and Quiet Skills with Basic Obstacles
- Awaken Bravery, Confidence, and Trust between Rider and Horse

Essential Trail Riding Partnership Skills Under Saddle*:
- Stop — Rein Cue
- Stop — Verbal “Whoa” Cue
- Forward
- Back
- Turn on the Forehand
- Turn on the Haunches
- Fence Yield or Side Pass

REGISTER TODAY!

Learn and develop the ground skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership with your horse.

10/23/2022

09/22/2022

***October always offers perfect weather for Equestrian events!***

learn. compete. have fun.

HHB Trail Horse Rumble™ in the Desert
Sunday, October 9, 2022

Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center . hhb
Pahrump, NV

The mission/purpose of a Trail Horse Rumble™ is to provide a safe, fun, friendly, supportive, and fair competitive experience, where riders have the opportunity to develop bravery, trust, and confidence through their participation — giving them the insight and experience they can use to build and nurture an adventurous partnership with their horse.

https://hhb-221009-rumble.eventbrite.com

09/21/2022

***AUDITORS WELCOME***

***PARTICIPANTS SOLD OUT***

Equestrian Coaching Edge — Trail Horse Series
Introduction to Essential Trail Horse Partnership Skills — In-Hand

Saturday, October 8

This group coaching session is designed for Handler and Horse Pairs who want to learn and develop the ground skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership over trail obstacles in-hand. Handlers will complete the sessions having gained key insights into the possibilities for building confidence and developing a strategic and fundamental partnership with their horses.

This group coaching session is a valuable tool for handlers who want to learn how to improve their horses’ temperament and performance, whether they are interested in competing, riding natural trails, and/or enhancing the partnerships they share across any and all disciplines.

Essential Trail Horse Partnership Skills In-Hand*:
- Send — Left & Right
- Forward
- Back
- Stop — Verbal “Whoa” Cue
- Turn on the Forehand
- Turn on the Haunches
- Fence Yield or Side Pass

Register Today:
happyhoofbeats.eventbrite.com

Email For More Info:
[email protected]

09/05/2022

***Looking for Equine Stable Hand to Barter***

Award-Winning Equestrian Center in Pahrump Searching for Equine Stable Hand To Complete Evening Feeding and Care, Thursday through Monday.

Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center, located on the South Side of Pahrump, is looking for an Equine Stable Hand to barter services in exchange for horsemanship lessons and access to the facility, for an aspiring horse person or someone who supports an aspiring horse person.

Do you have your own horse? Do you have a friend that you ride with? Have you wanted to improve your horsemanship? Expose your horse to trail obstacles? Ride a cavalletti grid? Learn how to have a better partnership with your horse? Do you have a daughter, son, husband, or wife who wants to learn horsemanship? My Master School Horse is available for your lessons. Do you want to have a fun and safe place where you and a friend can hang out?

Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center was just awarded “Best of Pahrump Equestrian Center '' for the third straight year. We are reaching out to our community to find an Equine Stable Hand to join our already outstanding team for a part-time position caring for up to five horses through a bartering agreement.

Available Stable Hand Shifts:
- Thursday through Monday Evening Shifts
- Start times are flexible between 5:00 and 8:00 in the evenings

Each shift is approximately two hours and includes feeding, watering, and cleaning up after up to five horses and sweeping rubber stall mats.

If this sounds like a fit for you and our bartering offer excites you and supports your horsemanship journey and goals, please contact Barbara Callihan by text at 702-327-2272.

Details for this bartering position can be found on the Happy Hoof Beats website:
happyhoofbeats.com/five-evening-shifts/

09/03/2022

**Only One Participant Spot Available**

Introduction to Essential Trail Horse Partnership Skills — In-Hand

We're so excited about the reception Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center . hhb's new group coaching session has received by the Southern Nevada equine community. We have only one participant spot available. Auditors are also welcome!

This group coaching session is designed for Handler and Horse Pairs who want to learn and develop the ground skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership over trail obstacles in-hand. Handlers will complete the sessions having gained key insights into the possibilities for building confidence and developing a strategic and fundamental partnership with their horses.

Award-winning competitive trail rider Barbara H. Callihan will introduce and demonstrate the seven Essential Trail Horse Partnership Skills in-hand — building blocks to awakening bravery, confidence, and trust between horse and rider.

Participants In-Hand - $94.00
Auditors - $25.00

Sign Up Today!

Learn and develop the ground skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership with your horse.

08/21/2022

Equestrian Coaching Edge — Trail Horse Series

Introduction to Essential Trail Horse Partnership Skills — In-Hand

Saturday, September 17

This group coaching session is designed for Handler and Horse Pairs who want to learn and develop the ground skills to build a safe, bold, and confident partnership over trail obstacles in-hand. Handlers will complete the sessions having gained key insights into the possibilities for building confidence and developing a strategic and fundamental partnership with their horses.

This group coaching session is a valuable tool for handlers who want to learn how to improve their horses’ temperament and performance, whether they are interested in competing, riding natural trails, and/or enhancing the partnerships they share across any and all disciplines.

Essential Trail Horse Partnership Skills In-Hand*:
- Send — Left & Right
- Forward
- Back
- Stop — Verbal “Whoa” Cue
- Turn on the Forehand
- Turn on the Haunches
- Fence Yield or Side Pass

happyhoofbeats.eventbrite.com

08/21/2022

Our popular fun and competitive trail horse experience returns in September!

HHB Trail Horse Rumble™ in the Desert in Pahrump Nevada on Sunday, September 18!

The mission/purpose of a Trail Horse Rumble™ is to provide a safe, fun, friendly, supportive, and fair competitive experience, where riders have the opportunity to develop bravery, trust, and confidence through their participation — giving them the insight and experience they can use to build and nurture an adventurous partnership with their horse.

happyhoofbeats.eventbrite.com

08/14/2022

Award-Winning Equestrian Center in Pahrump Searching for Equine Stable Hand To Complete Evening Feeding and Care, Thursday through Monday.

Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center, located on the South Side of Pahrump, is looking for an Equine Stable Hand to barter services in exchange for horsemanship lessons and access to the facility, for an aspiring horse person or someone who supports an aspiring horse person.

Do you have your own horse? Do you have a friend that you ride with? Have you wanted to improve your horsemanship? Expose your horse to trail obstacles? Ride a cavalletti grid? Learn how to have a better partnership with your horse? Do you have a daughter, son, husband, or wife who wants to learn horsemanship? My Master School Horse is available for your lessons. Do you want to have a fun and safe place where you and a friend can hang out?

Happy Hoof Beats Equestrian Center was just awarded “Best of Pahrump Equestrian Center '' for the third straight year. We are reaching out to our community to find an Equine Stable Hand to join our already outstanding team for a part-time position caring for up to five horses through a bartering agreement.

The shift that need to be covered is:
- Thursday through Monday Evening Shifts
- Start times are flexible between 5:00 and 8:00 in the evenings

Each shift is approximately two hours and includes feeding, watering, and cleaning up after up to five horses and sweeping rubber stall mats.

If this sounds like a fit for you and our bartering offer excites you and supports your horsemanship journey and goals, please contact Barbara Callihan by text at 702-327-2272.

Details for this bartering position can be found on the Happy Hoof Beats website:
www.happyhoofbeats.com/five-evening-shifts