Fresh Perspective Farm LLC

02/01/2025

Breeding is a labor of love. It’s the only way it makes sense!

08/30/2024

So much, THIS!

Working with young horses is tough.

And not just in the "hold on and hope you stay in the saddle" kind of way.

No one warns you how challenging it truly is. How often you'll doubt yourself, wondering: Am I doing this right? Am I moving too fast? Too slow? Is this too much? Not enough? You'll constantly be questioning your approach, trying to figure out the best way forward while tuning out the opinions of the trainer down the road or the livery next door, who throws judgmental glances every time you do groundwork.

No one tells you how, on some days, you'll feel like you're failing. You'll question if this horse would be better off with someone else, convincing yourself you're either wasting their potential or outright ruining them. After all, there are four-year-olds excelling in young horse classes while yours is still struggling to trot in a straight line.

No one tells you how attached you'll become. This horse is your baby, maybe one you helped bring into the world. Every setback feels personal, like a wound to your heart. You care so deeply about their well-being that it physically hurts when things go wrong. You’ll also become fiercely protective—God help anyone who dares to criticize your horse.

No one tells you how humbling, even brutal, these horses can be. They'll expose every weakness you have and practically shout it from the rooftops. While they are forgiving, they have a way of knocking you down a peg, reminding you there's always more work to be done.

No one tells you how these horses will change you. They'll force you to look inwards, to question everything you thought you knew. If you thought you had everything figured out, this horse will quickly show you that you don't. But they'll also ignite in you a fierce determination to prove everyone wrong and show them what you saw in this horse from the very beginning.

No one quite tells you how difficult young horses can be, but anyone who's been through it knows...

As tough as they are, they’re absolutely worth it.

04/20/2024

There's a famous story of Pablo Picasso.

He was enjoying a meal at a restaurant when a man interrupted him, handed him a napkin and asked:

“Could you sketch something for me? I’ll pay. Name your price.”

Picasso took the napkin, pulled a charcoal pencil from his pocket and started sketching. Using only a few strokes, he drew a goat that was unmistakably a Picasso. He held it up for the man to see.

The man smiled and reached to take the sketch. But Picasso withheld it.

“That will be $100,000.” Picasso said.

The man was astonished. “$100,000?! You drew that in 30 seconds!”

Picasso crumpled up the napkin and stuffed it in his pocket.

“You're wrong.” he said.

“It's taken me 40 years to do that.”

Know your worth.

04/07/2024

Eeenie Meanie Miney Mo. Which test strip is accurate though?

03/09/2024

03/03/2024

Excellent info! Midwest Region Pony Club

02/29/2024

02/25/2024

Well done.

The internet is full of criticism and judgment about what we do wrong with our horses. We’re often told that we aren’t good enough because we don’t jump high enough, don’t ride well enough, or can’t afford the most expensive horse. But at the end of the day, what matters most is that you h...

02/08/2024

I’m really happy with Gremlin’s reactions to the ProSix. While this isn’t the most relaxed he’s shown, this level of introspection on the lunge is unheard of from him.

02/06/2024

While I don’t wish every day could be like this, I sure do enjoy them when they come round. Nothing like 60 and sunny, with sleepy horses and chirping birds in Feb.

01/31/2024

Excellent information from one of the best bodyworkers I know.

Three of our most common 🐴 bodywork FAQ’s 👇

How do I know if my horse needs massage / bodywork? ✨

It is rare to come across a horse that doesn’t “need” bodywork. Your horse will benefit from massage/bodywork if there is a change in behavior
(even if it is slight), a change in the way the horse moves (difficulty with lateral movements, feeling
heavy on the forehand, leaning on a particular rein, not lifting through the wither, a lack of energy or
impulsion, acting girthy, losing or unable to develop topline, and head tossing, to name just a few. You
know your horse… if things feel “off” – your horse would benefit from massage/bodywork. Also, if you
want to determine what is “normal” for your horse, massage/bodywork will essentially help reset your
horse to its best balance and provide a baseline in which to measure and determine when your horse
feels “off”.

How often does my horse need massage / bodywork? ✨

This depends on the condition of the horse, the horse’s “job”, how often the horse works and the level of work. As a general rule, competitive horses
benefit from bodywork every 4-6 weeks and before/during/after a competition – depending on the
nature of the competition. The frequency usually ends up being more dependent upon what the owner
can/wants to invest financially. Of course, anytime a horse experiences a fall, injury, illness or other
ailment that could cause him/her to develop compensatory patterns of movement, massage/bodywork
is advised.

What can I do to help my horse stay loose and limber in between massage and bodywork sessions? ✨

Specific exercises, stretches and nutritional recommendations may be made for helping your horse
maintain musculoskeletal balance between sessions. This is very specific to your individual horse and
difficult to apply to the general horse population.

Follow this link to discover more about my body work courses & educational opportunities 👉 https://www.equine-kneads.com