Madi’s Horse Lessons

Madi’s Horse Lessons We specialize in teaching horsemanship skills on the ground and in the saddle through compassionate methods and partnership with the horse.

And we always have FUN! 🤠🐴

If you are a past or current client, write a review on this page by the end of the day & be entered into a drawing to wi...
02/28/2025

If you are a past or current client, write a review on this page by the end of the day & be entered into a drawing to win a ⭐️FREE⭐️ lesson with me!

I’ll draw and announce the winner tomorrow! 🥳

Monday we wrapped up February horse camps! This month we enjoyed meeting new faces, playing new horseback riding games, ...
02/25/2025

Monday we wrapped up February horse camps!

This month we enjoyed meeting new faces, playing new horseback riding games, and snuggling the same special horses!

While horseback riding IS so fun, there is so much to learn about horses as animals themselves. How does your horse feel when you beeline straight for them? How far does a horses heart energy stretch? What does it mean when they do (insert action here)? What does it mean when a horses chooses you?

You can bet we are always expanding their knowledge, so that’s they become well-rounded horsemen and horse ladies.

Check the schedule for camps in March and April! There are no camps in May while we gear up for our summer programming - soon to be announced in the coming weeks! Get excited, it’s going to be a great summer for all!

FAQ: Do we teach lessons year round? Answer: You betcha! Bundle up, wear a smile, and come enjoy the horsesFun morning t...
02/15/2025

FAQ: Do we teach lessons year round?
Answer: You betcha! Bundle up, wear a smile, and come enjoy the horses

Fun morning teaching sisters followed by a private lesson! Games, ba****ck riding (ba****ck pads used), and confidence building makes for a happy Saturday!

🐴Quote of the day:
“I’m very confident right now, and I’m very happy too!”
- Carter

It was cold, but these kids are tough! Horseback riding IS a truly special experience. But there is so much more to lear...
01/21/2025

It was cold, but these kids are tough!

Horseback riding IS a truly special experience. But there is so much more to learn about horses! We love the bad weather days when we can move indoors to a cozy, warm living room and learn important details about horsemanship.

Today the kiddos:
🐴learned to tie quick release knots and why they are important
🐴learned about how weather affects horses (like being snow covered such as this morning)
🐴took horses through obstacle courses in the arena
🐴worked in teams and played horse trivia- topics included riding, horse care, breeds, and anatomy!

Next camp is in February, check the schedule and shoot me a message to sign up!

3 camps in 5 days, whew!!! So many smiles, laughs, and new faces. We are forever thankful for the positive, empowering, ...
01/07/2025

3 camps in 5 days, whew!!! So many smiles, laughs, and new faces. We are forever thankful for the positive, empowering, and special experience our horses provide for kiddos in the community! Have you come to hang out with us yet? You should!

There’s one more camp this month, January 20th, hope to see you there!

A few more just because these kids are the sweetest! At the end of the day, watching them run and laugh and play and NEI...
12/23/2024

A few more just because these kids are the sweetest! At the end of the day, watching them run and laugh and play and NEIGH, my heart was light with the knowledge that these sweet memories with horses will stay with them forever. Reminder: you’re never too old to play!

Happy Holidays, friends!

Horse camp holiday! Today we:🧊 learned about winter chores with horses- checking waters, breaking ice, mucking 🐴 learned...
12/23/2024

Horse camp holiday!

Today we:
🧊 learned about winter chores with horses- checking waters, breaking ice, mucking
🐴 learned about how horses stay warm, when it would be appropriate to blanket them, and how their digestive system works
🤠 rode horses
🍲 ate lunch together (and with our horses)
🎨 instead of the craft I had planned, the kids wanted to pretend to BE horses themselves!

☀️ Upcoming camps in January:
January 2
January 3
January 6
January 7 (CANCELLED)
January 20

🗓️ see the full horse camp flyer for all the dates in the new year!

🎄Merry Christmas from Madi’s Horse Lessons!

Passenger game! The kids thought this was great fun, and of course we layered some balance work to continue developing a...
12/04/2024

Passenger game! The kids thought this was great fun, and of course we layered some balance work to continue developing a balanced seat! 🐴💞🙌🏼

Horse camp turned *trail ride* today with such a small turnout! We all had a blast! 🐴💞Upcoming December dates, 10am-2pm:...
11/30/2024

Horse camp turned *trail ride* today with such a small turnout! We all had a blast! 🐴💞

Upcoming December dates, 10am-2pm:

December 2
December 14
December 23
December 27
December 30

DM or text me to RSVP! Also share your email if you would like to stay in the know there as well!

Instructor debrief after class featuring Mighty Max
10/31/2024

Instructor debrief after class featuring Mighty Max

I had the great honor of helping a local Girl Scout troop earn their horseback riding badge. We had their devoted attent...
10/29/2024

I had the great honor of helping a local Girl Scout troop earn their horseback riding badge.

We had their devoted attention, absorbing all they could as we taught about our beautiful, kind horses. After some chores and planning the day, catching horses and getting them ready, it was time to ride.

This is where you feel tangible shifts in energy. It is intimidating to pick horse feet, sure. Now imagine being half your size, a child, and climbing up on top of a thousand pound animal. Now imagine trembling with that fear as it courses through your body, tears sometimes show… and you begin to doubt whether or not you can do this.

This is where the good stuff is. I talked softly with those afraid, and I watched our wonderful volunteers do the same with others. With great courage and trust in their horse (and us), the kids took steadying breaths, accepting their fears… but then letting them go… they mounted the horses.

From there we encourage awareness- get out of your mind and into your body. Feel the gentle rocking motion of your horse, the steady warmth of their body, and breathe. Bask in the spectacular heart energy that emanates from your horse and remember that you are their guide, and they (as giant bunnies) are trusting a predator on their back.

Rigidity in the riders body slowly softens. Smiles peek through. Hearts grow. Connections are made. And bonds strengthen.

Horseback riding takes great courage for the human, yes… but also for the horses. So often we negate what it takes for these intelligent animals to stifle their instincts simply to let us catch them… much less everything else we ask of them.

My hope after a lesson is always that you walk away with a better understanding of horses and their natures. That you walk away more courageous, more attuned to your own nature and that which surrounds you.

Come see me for a lesson if you’re curious and be open to what the horses will teach you.

Happy Tuesday friends and excellent job Girl Scouts!

Happy October! Don't forget to DM me your email so you get all the latest updates on horse camps, private and group less...
10/04/2024

Happy October! Don't forget to DM me your email so you get all the latest updates on horse camps, private and group lessons, and other events at the ranch!

Pony Parties & Unicorn Dreams 🦄 🐴💫 Send me a DM for more info 🩷
10/01/2024

Pony Parties & Unicorn Dreams 🦄 🐴

💫 Send me a DM for more info 🩷

🐴🎉This past weekend we enjoyed Pony Party Magic at the ranch! A precious friend of the horses, Gabby, had her birthday p...
10/01/2024

🐴🎉This past weekend we enjoyed Pony Party Magic at the ranch! A precious friend of the horses, Gabby, had her birthday party complete with unicorn dreams (THANKS BUDDY- chocolate brown horse pictured below!) Gabby regularly attends horse camps and requested that she celebrate her special day with our wonderful horses, which we were more than happy to oblige!

🩷Happy birthday, Gabby! We hope that it’s everything you wanted and more!

📣To have your next birthday party at the ranch, take a look at our Pony Party flyer and send me a DM for more information (other perks that we offer) and to inquire about scheduling availability! See you soon!

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