Madi’s Horse Lessons

04/17/2025

A lovely way to spend Spring Break if you ask… ALL of us 🥰 (and the horses 🐴) !

Only one more camp this month, a break in May, and then flying into the summer programming!

Enroll here, you don’t want to miss out…

https://www.madisonsfunnyfarm.com

04/04/2025

SUMMER HORSE CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!

This is the first time I've used a website for registration and payment, so if there are any hiccups, then please let me know as soon as you can! Hopefully, this streamlines the process for all of us. If there is a date that fills up, contact me directly so that I can place your kiddo(s) on a waitlist!

Without further ado, here is the link!

https://www.madisonsfunnyfarm.com/book-horsecamp

**Edited to add: no horse camp June 25, because we are booked for a workshop!

WHEN:
Summer horse camps will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday beginning the first week in June and running though the first week in August. You may sign your kiddos up for any date you wish, and you may sign them up for more than one day per week. You do not have to sign them up for the whole week.

TIME:
10am-1pm

GROUP SIZE:
We are limiting each day to 12 participants. This ensures that they are getting quality time with the instructors/volunteers. When you click to enroll on a specific day, it should tell you how many spots are left. Please remember that summers are very busy, and you will want to enroll sooner rather than later to ensure your kiddos will have a spot.

PAYMENT:
You will pay to reserve your spots through the new website.
The cost is $55 per camp per rider.

WHERE:
Madi's Funny Farm, located conveniently off of Spring Creek Rd, just a few minutes from Main St in Montrose.

Important note: You will still contact me directly to schedule private and small group lessons at this time as my scheduling availability depends on having child care for my own kids!

Let me know if you have any questions!

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04/01/2025

🐴 Happy Tuesday!
I have JUST emailed out summer horse camp information to our email list! Registration opens later this week!

If you didn’t get the email, let me know! If you would like that information, DM your email right away!

Our email list is a good place to be to ensure you are receiving announcements as soon as we have them. Keep in mind our summer horse camps are in extremely high demand, and I anticipate spots will fill up quickly. Please reach out accordingly if you think your kiddo(s) will enjoy spending their summer playing with horses on my farm!

03/05/2025

Summer is sneaking up on us, and I’m having so much fun planning for it! Don’t forget to DM me your email if you are not already on the email list, so you are the FIRST to know when we drop the schedule in the coming weeks ! 📧 💝🤠🐴

If your kiddo has attended horse camp, you know that spots are limited & it’s a favorite activity in our community! We generally have a waitlist every single week in the summer. You’ll want to be tuned in to snag a spot!

DM me your email 💝💟

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! 🥳

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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! 🐴💞🙌🏼

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!

10/31/2024

Instructor debrief after class featuring Mighty Max

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!

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!