Indigo Acorn Farm

09/28/2022

09/22/2022

Not complaining, we need the rain. But it makes my job difficult 🫤 I’ll keep in touch with riders, but the next couple days are not looking good for riding. But grateful for all the amazing riding time we have gotten in the last couple months especially. You are all growing, learning, and developing amazing skills. Keep at it, work hard. I love having you all 💙

09/21/2022

Yes we do ride in the rain when we can! We got done just before it really started coming down. Thank you Dandy and dedicated riders 💙

09/10/2022

😂😂😂😂😂😂

09/05/2022

I work on this a lot with riders and in EFL sessions. Be your horse’s leader. Help him understand and communicate what you want. He will respect you for it and you will both work together more productively.

09/05/2022

It’s gonna be another hot week! Don’t forget your water bottles! 🌞🥵🚰

08/23/2022

Trailer training today. Dandy said “no thank you” but eventually said “ok, fine” after 30 minutes. His riding on the other hand is really shaping up!

08/13/2022

Yep! Keep practicing, keep learning. It takes time!

08/08/2022

And just like that, after school lessons are full! I am so excited for this season of riding. I think the changes we've made will really move things forward, and create well-rounded riders.

Anytime I have a monthly opening in the schedule I will post it here first. Keep an eye on the page!

I'm also hoping the consistency will allow me to create group lessons, freeing up some time for more beginners and private lessons.

Homeschoolers and adult riders, check in to get on my day time schedule.

Thanks everyone!

08/08/2022

Here it is riders! After making sure that my current students are taken care of, I have 2 spots left for Horsemanship Lessons this fall. Please make sure you read through all the information before signing up. Lessons start next week!!

08/05/2022

I have tried to explain this a few times. Anyone interested in a breed/color group lesson? I’m sure I’ll put one together soon. There is soooo much to learn there. 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴

Imma die on this hill, I just know it 😅.

All Paints with color are also pintos (since it’s a color pattern, like bay, palomino, etc). But not all pintos are Paints (since it’s a breed).

No mustang is a Paint, ever.

The creator of this image, horsesandus.com, has done a lovely article on it. Check it out! https://www.horsesandus.com/pinto-vs-paint-horse/

Also, just because I am not sure if autocorrect has completely changed language or people really have never known how to spell, but……

-It’s conFORmation, not confirmation (two completely different meanings).

-It is PEN not pin. Two completely different things.

-It is since not sense (not the same thing at all).

-It’s patience not patients (this one I have been seeing a lot lately 🤦🏽‍♀️).

Thank you to whom ever created this nifty meme 😍.

Attention to detail and accuracy is rather important in so many things. We create habits in everything we do and don’t do.

07/28/2022

Help make our horses happier :)

07/21/2022

Just a reminder, the first week of August (1st-6th) is county fair, so we will not be holding lessons. I do have some openings next week if you want to squeeze something in! Pm or text me

07/15/2022

Oh yyessssssss! That is it! You are partners! You aren’t simply sitting up top as your horse takes you from place to place. You communicate with them, ask them, remind them, and effectively ride TOGETHER!

07/15/2022

Sometimes you just want to rest…in the p**p pile 🤷🏻‍♀️🐴 Horses 🙄

07/13/2022

Teamwork! Just another learning opportunity for our riders.

07/13/2022

Farrier day yesterday! 6 sets of beautiful feet. Misty fell asleep during her pedicure.

07/09/2022

Next week’s open lessons/EFL sessions (Week of July 11-16):

Tuesday 10-11am
Wednesday 9:30-10:30, 10:45-11:45
Saturday 10:45

The following week will be limited availability due to a horse show.

07/08/2022

Welcome Misty! We feel so fortunate to have this darling gal joining us! Due to a recent injury she will be taking some time to heal, then evaluated, and hopefully soon ready for lessons and therapy work! She is super duper sweet and is currently available for hugs, petting, treats, and lots of love 💙

06/28/2022

Thank you Justin Veach for the beautiful hay! Justin really works to get a good product and we appreciate it a great deal over here, especially the horses. 😉

06/27/2022

I will be away from the farm June 29-July 6th! Time for a family vacation. Feel free to check in any time however to schedule lessons after that

06/21/2022

Thank you Kate for helping put some miles on Diamond, and giving me someone to ride with! Fun morning!

06/17/2022

Josie came riding today full of confidence and probably rode Dandy better than ever. At the end she said, “Dandy, you were such a good boy today!” I asked why Dandy was so good. “He didn’t keep putting his head down, he was in a good mood…” Although these were probably also true, I said “Nope! Dandy was good because you have learned so much and rode him well. He listened to your communication and you communicated well to him. So he understood and you had a great ride.” Biggest smile ever.