Redtail Farm

Redtail Farm Every discipline goes back to dressage and horsemanship. My goal is happy horses and thinking humans

I offer lessons, both individual and group; and training for horses undersaddle and on the ground. I work with owners and their horses on a per-lesson basis, as well as accepting a limited number of horses for full training.

We’re trying this horse in the EasyCare Inc. Protective Hoofwear Roller shoes (size 10 in front and size 9 behind), plus...
01/15/2025

We’re trying this horse in the EasyCare Inc. Protective Hoofwear Roller shoes (size 10 in front and size 9 behind), plus 3D HoofCare’s 1° wedge pads all around. These 3D printed pads are awesome because they’re made specifically for these shoes. This horse’s feet have come a long way. We’re still in the process of getting them better as well as figuring out what shoes he likes the best.

Happy New Year! Will and I spent the day trimming feet and putting on glue on shoes and hanging out with the girls. I’ve...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

Will and I spent the day trimming feet and putting on glue on shoes and hanging out with the girls.

I’ve lately gotten obsessed with trimming, glue-on shoes, postural mechanics and how shoeing and trimming affect that.

Will says I have a foot fe**sh. Human feet are gross. Horse feet are cool. Take it how you will 🤣🤣

Here are some pictures from the day.

I’m using the EasyCare Inc. Protective Hoofwear Roller shoes in size 6 on the chestnut mare. She’s also in 1° wedge pad inserts made specifically for the EasyCare Easy Shoe Roller on the hinds by 3D HoofCare. As well as Glu-U pink shoe DIM.

The other set of shoes pictured are the EasyShoe Performance in size 4.

I’ve been working with the baby horses - some in hand stuff and leading and general handling. They’re all coming along r...
12/20/2024

I’ve been working with the baby horses - some in hand stuff and leading and general handling. They’re all coming along really well and I’m excited to have such nice ones. I’ve also been playing around with some glue on shoes for the hell of it. Plus the girls (not pictured) are turning into really good little riders. They’ll be better than me by the time they’re 10.

It’s still hot out, but the light has that distinct sharpness it gets in the fall. The horses are all back in work now a...
10/10/2024

It’s still hot out, but the light has that distinct sharpness it gets in the fall. The horses are all back in work now and I’m making full use of the hay field now that the hay is baled and in.

I’m terrible remiss in posting anything, but earlier this summer I got the opportunity to work with Maree McAteer and we’ve since struck up a great working relationship. I love what she’s got to teach and I’m finding so much practical application in all of what she’s told me. Of course I don’t have any pictures of our working together, but that’s ok 🤦‍♀️

I’ve got some lovely young horses of my own that I’m excited about, plus my old timers, a couple of great boarders, a couple of nice young horses in for training for a friend.

Things out here are going well and settling into a routine. Though I’ll be the first to admit that routine looks a little different than I’d imagined…3 small children plus running a horse farm and general life certainly throw some curveballs. But all in all, it’s a good life.

Here are some photos of some of the horses and happenings around here lately.

Governor by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion, out of Shez Sippin Whiskey.
09/23/2024

Governor by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion, out of Shez Sippin Whiskey.

This is Governor’s sire! So handsome and such a good brain! BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion Nicolette M. Merle-Sm...
09/23/2024

This is Governor’s sire! So handsome and such a good brain! BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion Nicolette M. Merle-Smith

Fortunately, Thornton Hill Hounds is so welcoming to my stallions. It gives them opportunities to get out and about, having to cross some wild country, climb big mountains, and meet new horses.

Today, BSF Golden Snitch was presented with some “tempting” moments where he had to behave in the field, or main group of horses. And he just got better and better!

The best part of it all is that he hasn’t been out hunting in a few years, and couldn’t have cared less about the hounds. He stayed on a loop in the rein the entire time as they ran by, and never jigged or got pumped about the hunting. He is as sane as they get!

So, when people ask if my stallion hunts, the answer is YES, HE DOES!!! 😉🥰

08/20/2024

A super short clip of Governor’s first time being haltered like a big boy.

Thank you to Brent Graef Horsemanship for the invaluable halter starting class a year ago. I’m excited already for the next one!

What I learned and got to experience there helped me set up this c**t for success. Sure, there’s plenty to improve on (for me), but isn’t there always! What was so nice is that it was a non-event and the c**t was calm and relaxed and he stayed right with me in a mentally and physically soft way.

Governor, by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion is the sweetest c**t and so incredibly peopley (that’s a word now, b...
06/10/2024

Governor, by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion is the sweetest c**t and so incredibly peopley (that’s a word now, by the way). I had my whole upper body weight on him and he couldn’t have cared less.

Featuring Governor and Bandera, the youngest and oldest equines on the place, respectively. With appearances by Betty, G...
05/17/2024

Featuring Governor and Bandera, the youngest and oldest equines on the place, respectively. With appearances by Betty, Gypsy, and Theo.

Governor is so curious and interested in everything, especially his kids. BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion
04/24/2024

Governor is so curious and interested in everything, especially his kids. BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion

Betty’s c**t has a barn name. Apparently the unofficial tradition here is that we let our girls name the baby horses. Th...
04/21/2024

Betty’s c**t has a barn name. Apparently the unofficial tradition here is that we let our girls name the baby horses. This guy’s name is Governor (after the c**t in the Spirit series). We’ll register him as half Connemara and the plan is to call him RTF He’s A Whiskey Snitch (but I’ll have to study the Connemara naming rules). BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion Nicolette M. Merle-Smith

Betty had a perfect chestnut c**t by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion early this morning. He’s already so curious ...
04/16/2024

Betty had a perfect chestnut c**t by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion early this morning. He’s already so curious and friendly!

04/15/2024
Cold windy days make for fresh, happy horses
01/16/2024

Cold windy days make for fresh, happy horses

Shez Sippin Whiskey (aka Betty) and her 2022 filly, A Rugged Romance (aka Gypsy). Gypsy is by My Rugged Destiny (Skylar)...
12/27/2023

Shez Sippin Whiskey (aka Betty) and her 2022 filly, A Rugged Romance (aka Gypsy).

Gypsy is by My Rugged Destiny (Skylar) and Betty is currently in foal with a 2024 baby by BSF Golden Snitch - Connemara Stallion.

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