HorseFeathers Equine Facility LLC

01/15/2025

DJ had a few more rides under his belt with Superb & Gingerbread Man. Super stars!

01/15/2025

“When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.” - Stephen Covey

A spontaneous mini session with Justin now that some trust had been established. After a short introduction he allowed DJ to “back” him without too much hesitation. And stood calmly while I got the crazy photo…. Maybe he does ride the best after all.

01/05/2025

Getting ready for the extended cold 🥶 snap

01/04/2025

UPDATE: THANK YOU!!!
We have at least 6 sponsors including people who commented, messaged, texted and emailed!! Thank you so much for your support!! We will keep you updated on his progress!!

Admiral has the opportunity to go get some personal one on one training. Emilia has been part of the MSN repurposing and rehoming program early on. She took a break in 2023 to pursue her prevet program studies at Tarleton. Home for the holidays Emilia met Admiral and would love the opportunity to take him on as a project. He would get 24/7 turnout and daily interaction to bring him along under saddle. We are looking for a sponsor of $200/mo which covers his board, food/supplements and farrier. Can we get him a sponsor?

Please let me know so we can get this started! This is an amazing opportunity for him!

Reach out via text 240-529-3066 or email [email protected]

Thanks for your support!
New year, new beginnings

01/01/2025

2025 is looking Certainly Superb!!
I love how their bodies transform into something completely new as they discover power they didn’t know they had. Sometimes talents skip a generation… in any case it’s going to be an exciting year! Unless someone scoops him up first!
He’s now 7 and has a ton of talent!

12/31/2024

Morgans Make Dreams Come True!
Tonight Adam made this beautiful lady’s dream come true! She has always loved horses but never ridden so her husband organized a special ride on a special horse on their first year anniversary to make her year! Adam was a perfect boy ❤️

12/29/2024

As 2024 closes out it doesn't go unrecognized by a teams hard work for the year. Mckenzie and Adam have recieved the USEF Horse of the year report being recognized as Champion for Morgan Western Pleasure and 4th overall in the Nation. While they worked harder in Equitation and not all may have been met with the same recognition at nationals, this is a great accomplishment to close out a season of hard work and hours. I don't know what 2025 will bring but I am proud to have been their coach and trainer all these years.

Congratulations!

12/21/2024

We took a field trip to Weatherford on Thursday with a group of four to see our favorite osteopath Dr Bailey.

Adam was in the best shape. His facial expressions to some of the procedures was priceless. Like highly offended 😝

Annie and Belinda were actually good two. Both mares need a pelvic room exam for some concern of scar tissue pulling on other areas of the lower back causing issues. And overall most concerns with continuing to get the feet right. Dr Bailey works with a farrier who does a lot of composite shoeing. She was incredible to chat with and everything made sense. I’m excited to get my farrier connected with her to see what we can help get corrected for both girls based on the osteopathic findings. I’m also relieved we are on a better track for both.

Last was Rio. Back in October he was presenting being highly uncomfortable under saddle. We had been starting in the canter but honestly his work load was light. He does play very hard with the boys in the paddock so we thought maybe he injured himself. Vet had ruled out any lameness, blood test ruled out any metabolic issues, chiropractic ruled out any real soreness. But still this horse had never offered to be bad… ever. Well osteopath found sensitive hindgut issues. This would make him uncomfortable under saddle. And recommended moving forward with the pelvic room exam as there could be scarring from the castration also causing issues with the canter.

I love that I finally have an osteopathic resource. And that she has a small team of versatile people, veterinarian and farrier of the same mindset to pull from. The “hard horses”…. The ones that you just can’t seem to pin down what is the issue with the behavior they are giving you… she has been able to hone in and focus on the problem. She is well worth the 1.5 hour drive to and from to get there! The answers are priceless! No bad horses. We need better listeners ❤️

12/12/2024

Justin is making progress. Now comfortable seeing the saddle and noticing but not reactive. The trust building continues. He’s a smart boy and he loves his new friends in the gelding play group. English tack suits his movement.

12/11/2024

Six weeks ago we started a homeschool group for an introductory course in horses and riding. There was a lot to cover in an hour but it really was a lot of fun! Today was the last session till March 2025! Everyone got the chance to take our senior resident instructor for a spin on the basics. Safe to say, Buck’s still got it! And if he’s doing something you don’t want him to do you’re not asking him right 🤣🤠🫶🏽

12/10/2024

12/07/2024

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL

Blaze has been being promoted out of PA for a year now with no real interest. Recently he moved here to Midlothian TX for more of a focus on carriage driving, where he is perfectly suited. His owners wanted him to have the chance to have a job off the road. Blaze also rides and is WTC, green to canter. He is more of a canter than a lope at this time. So more suited for English style riding versus Western. He is not a beginners horse at this time. He’d do okay with a novice under trainer guidance. I have not been able to get updated videos here but I do feel the one we have currently shows him well.

Triple Pines Blaze
(BRMF Cruise Moonbeam x Triple Pines Startlet)
Foaled 2012 15.3h
Registered Morgan Gelding
Rides/Drives

Video: https://youtu.be/6BBfaLA0oWA?si=n8eJyvbV9PA_gOJr

In true Morgan form he could go in a variety of directions.

Located in Midlothian TX
Apply at MorganSafenet.com
Asking $4500 for Home for the Holidays!
240-529-3066

12/04/2024

The holidays are upon us! Have out of town guests?
Book a Horse Experience Package today!

You have been asking. We listened. For a limited time we are offering packages for your out of town guests visiting over the holidays looking for that special “horse experience”. Days and times must be booked in advanced. Limited space and availability. Can be purchased ahead and given in gift certificate format just in time for Christmas! Rules and restrictions apply. No refunds.

Horse Ranch Experience
This is a 2 hour block of time for up to 2-4 people. Learning safety around horses, horse handling, learning to brush a horse, tacking up, basics of riding,Photo opportunity, No experience necessary. It’s a great, safe experience for anyone who is looking to know more about horses. Pants and closed toe shoes, something with a heel is best. Sneakers are fine. Anyone under the age of 18yrs old will be required to wear a helment. Helmets are provided. (Max weight limit per person of 200lbs.) Cost: $250

Lil’ Dude Ranch Experience
This is a 2 hour block of time for up to 5-8 children. Learning safety around horses, horse handling, learning to brush a horse, tacking up, basics of riding, Photo opportunity, No experience necessary. It’s a great, safe experience for anyone who is looking to know more about horses. Pants and closed toe shoes,something with a heel is best. Sneakers are fine. Helmets are provided. Cost: $450

Call to book and reserve a date today! 240-529-3066

Initial reservations can be made online. Visit HorseFeathersEquine.com

11/25/2024

Morgans like Justin are bred to be capable of handling a heavy work load. More often though it's the only lifestyle they have known. They learn to associate a human with a work task. They are very obedient types and do what is asked mainly because they have never known a choice. A choice can be many things. Food, constant supply of water, a paddock, friends, or simply just hanging out with no heavy expectation. When they learn there are options to being around these humans sometimes they give off a different appearance of lack of training, hard to catch, hot, the list goes on. When they really lack clarity in the expectation. They have known no other way. But what you may miss if you don't take the time to have the relationship, to build on the friendship of trust, is an incredible faithful partner. So yesterday we just hung out. Justin is curious, engaging and kind. He's understanding there can be many facets to life with humans :)

Eicher Grace's Justin aka Justin, 10yr old Morgan gelding, available through MorganSafenet.com

11/24/2024

Admiral is the best boy! He’s pretty laid back and actually willing to try. He’s lacking foundation. He would be a safe project horse for someone. He is unsure of taking a bit but did. I tried longlines and attached the reins to the halter, instead of the bit. He didn’t mind the lines around his legs but did not understand the ask. I took the lines off and used one as a lunge and he was very versed in that. Then in introduced him to DJ and he didn’t care at all about the “rider” on his back. He leads in and out mannerly and is easily handled by an inexperienced 13yr old handler. He’s very kind and good size. So while here we are going to back up his training and help set some better foundation, unless there’s an adopter out there ready to step forward.

MorganSafenet.com

11/21/2024

Admiral was a NY auction purchase this past summer to avoid the broker cycle. He was one of the last to run through and the only bidders left were brokers. We are a Morgan breed organization however he was in need and we were present. Admiral is a registered American Saddlebred.

I never met Admiral in person. I only had the feedback from his former owner, breeder acquaintance, caretakers and the trainer I had sent him to in PA. I met him one time briefly while in PA for White Deer. I honestly thought at 15yrs he may be more of a project horse than anyone would want. But since arriving here in TX he’s been the total opposite. He’s mannerly, kind, sensible and gets along with others. I’m looking forward to working with him and he may be less of a project than originally thought. He’s very handsome too. And I love it when they just seem to be comfortable here and settle in so fast. That makes all the difference.

11/19/2024

Well Justin does have some sort of foundation in lines. He’s got a pretty good steer and a good whoa. He didn’t mind the lines at all around his back legs or the tack for longlines. He took the bit straight away. Prior to this we were tacking up to ride. He accepted the saddle but acted like he didn’t know what it was and then locked up and wouldn’t walk forward. So I took it off and longlined him. His extent of riding may be ba****ck with a driving bridle. I will see if I can’t get the contact of his owner from the broker to chat about his history if not the riding is probably going to take some time. But he’s only 10, very willing, smart and agreeable for what he does seem to know and I think he’d be fine for anyone willing to put that time on. His legs are clean and he’s a very nice moving horse. Seems to get along in a small group of geldings too.

Eicher Grace’s Justin aka Justin
MorganSafenet.com
Midlothian TX