Stable Riding

10/26/2024

🌟 Looking for a better place in your life? More meaning, more value, more positive content? 🌟

Sometimes, the change we seek starts within. The way we speak to ourselves shapes how we see the world around us. 💭

When we shift our self-talk to kindness, we begin to see the beauty in others. If you’re quick to judge others, try holding up a mirror and reflecting on those same words.

Self-love is not selfish—it’s the foundation of gratitude and respect. The more we value ourselves, the more we recognize the value in others.

Remember, the words you whisper to your heart are just as powerful as the ones you speak aloud to others. Let’s lift ourselves up so we can lift each other too. 💖✨

𝗕𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀...

Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

In relation to dreams and aspirations, this verse can serve as a reminder to approach conversations about your goals with grace and wisdom. Here are a few reflections on how this verse might relate to pursuing dreams:

1. Grace in Communication: When sharing your dreams with others, ensure that your words are kind and considerate. This helps in building supportive relationships and gaining encouragement from those around you.

2. Wisdom and Insight: “Seasoned with salt” implies that your words should be meaningful and thoughtful. When discussing your aspirations, provide well-considered insights that can inspire and inform others.

3. Preparedness: Being able to “answer everyone” suggests being prepared to explain your goals and the reasons behind them. This preparation can help you articulate your vision clearly and convincingly, garnering support and understanding from others.

4. Encouraging Others: Your conversations about your dreams can also inspire others to pursue their own goals. Speaking with grace and wisdom can create a positive impact, encouraging those around you to follow their own aspirations.

By applying Colossians 4:6 to your pursuit of dreams, you can ensure that your communication is effective, inspiring, and supportive, helping you to build a network of encouragement and shared vision.

04/30/2024

Good perspective!

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04/21/2024

04/19/2024

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"The worst horses sense our fear and take advantage of us, the best horses sense our dreams and take us there." - Jimmy Wofford

03/16/2024

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* Ponies are n̶a̶u̶g̶h̶t̶y̶,̶ ̶c̶h̶e̶e̶k̶y̶,̶ ̶s̶t̶u̶b̶b̶o̶r̶n̶,̶ ̶ misunderstood *

Ponies are so misunderstood in the equestrian world. It's so easy to missusse physical strengh with the ponies because they're much smaller than horses and often significantly smaller than the human.

They're easier to tug on and pull.

Because of the ignorance towards their emotional states such as fear or frustration, related to it defensive behaviours are often labelled as "stubbornness", "naughtiness" or "viciousness".

Ponies are often in a danger of not being taught the basic handling and behavioral responses, so where humans think ponies are being "stubborn" or "cheeky" what we actually can observe is the lack of understanding of cues that allow for safe handling.

Their attempts at self defense are often met with instant punishment which doesn't teach them what to do but further strengthenes their fear towards what the human is going to do to them.

Ponies deserve training and interactions that are based on empathy, understanding of the spiecies specific needs, setting up for success and tuning in to their emotions.

Just like any other type of an equine, ponies should be trained with application of the sciencific approach that is based on LIMA (least intrusive , minimally aversive ) and the Humane Hierarchy principles which contributes to their emotional well being.

03/13/2024

An extraordinary and imaginative approach, demonstrating deep consideration and sincerity, to rescue a life, alongside the resources available at the rehabilitation center using innovative thinking to create a positive outcome! War Eagle!

Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine's two teaching hospitals collaborated to create novel care solutions in their treatment of a premature foal.

03/12/2024

Hedge you thought of this? 🙃
Food for thought!

Growing a tall hedge (3.5 m high and 2.6–4.2 m wide) and trimming it every three years is good for the environment and for the health of your horse.
Good for the environment because a hedge this height/ width stores the most carbon in the soil underneath it and contributes to the biodiversity of the soil. Over trimmed hedges have a reduced ability for both.
The best hedge plants, ie those that store the most carbon and are impressively good for the health of the horse in order …
1. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) the highest ability to store carbon, full of antioxidants and phytonutrients to help with metabolism, inflammation and arthritis.
2. Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)- high in flavonoids to reduce inflammation, support metabolism and give strong protection against free radical damage.
3. Bramble (Rubus corylifolius)- strong immune system support and improves metabolism.
4. Spindle (Euonymus europaeus)- an important plant for the horse to nibble, contains antimicrobial compounds active against many pathogens, its also anti- fungal.
www.equibiome.org

03/03/2024

Now that’s a really good attitude with integrity to see the horse to its full potential. And see the horse to the end of his days. Bravo!

02/17/2024

02/05/2024

Happy Monday! Solid week of lessons booked. Weather forecast calls for sunny days ☀️🐴🐎

Photography of the day❤️

02/04/2024

I’ve been posting these informative posts and illustrations in some ways for me and also to share with you.

I’ve been gifted with the curiosity to learn all I can about the proper biomechanical movement of the horse so that I can make good decisions about groundwork and riding exercises that benefit the horse. To allow the horse to stay soft, supple and sound. Taking the time to understand biomechanics and the way the muscles work is crucial to achieving athleticism in any horse.

01/27/2024

Equestrians who lunch! Join us monthly for an educational lunch & learn at Dreamwinds in Tryon, NC. A new speaker on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, a community of likeminded passionate equestrians and a fabulous lunch!

01/24/2024

Very well put. Sometimes to create the healthy posture you have to go through the ugly or unwanted to allow the misalignment to learn to loosen and flow. In return gaining strength towards the goal.

01/24/2024

I can show you how! Follow me at Equi-Forum 2024: An Equine First Professional Gathering Designed For Whole Body, Mind & Balance

01/22/2024

Exciting times at the first Equi-Forum 2024! 🐴✨ Two days filled with insights from five amazing equine professionals. Check out these snapshots capturing the essence of the event!

Huge gratitude to Sara Carter of Topline Animal Services for her vision and dedication in bringing us together. Special thanks to Linda Yopp for hosting us at the picturesque Shadydale Equine Center. 🙌🏇 This memorable experience delved into the fascinating world of Equine Biomechanics.

01/21/2024

Today I tamed a dragon 🐉 and it clearly made me very happy!

01/17/2024

There are those who become public figures because they are true stewards of the horse, and of people- and those who seek the limelight following a frantic and perpetual need for admiration.

The difference in the work of each can be seen in the peace of those who surround them, or the fanatical behavior of those affected by the ego hungry false guu. The one who seeks constant attention is unable to take accountability, and requires admiration from those around them. You will know them when you disagree- like a snake, coiled, when you turn over their log, they strike.

The true teacher is unphased by disagreement, and equally unphased by attention and dislike both- they are busy changing lives, and don’t have time for such nonsense.

01/16/2024

🛟 🐴 Life lessons from riding lessons.

(𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅)

- When my instructor repeats to me: ′′Straighten your shoulders and open your chest!” He’s not just teaching me how to stand up. He's teaching me that in life we should always walk straight and face problems head on.

- When my instructor asks me to lower my legs and keep them close to the horse, he teaches me that in life we do not allow distractions and that little is enough to deviate from his path.

- When my instructor tells me "Too much hand, don't hang on to the reins! "He teaches me to give and not to take, with the greatest respect of others.

- When he yells and repeats endlessly: "Look forward in the direction you want to go!” He teaches me the importance of setting goals and never losing sight of them to achieve them.

- When I ask to move up or do more and my instructor says I'm not ready, he teaches me that in life you must always respect your rhythm and never skip the steps.

- When I fall and get back up, I learn that there are always setbacks, times when we back up, but the important thing is to get up more determined than before.

- If I hold my breath during a ride and he jokingly tells me "breathe! You are purple!” I understand that you have to let your emotions flow in order to get rid of them.

- When at the end of the course I am happy with the work done and my instructor says to me′ ′Well done, thank your teacher′′ I know he is not referring to himself but to my horse.

- Now you, you who are watching a rider pass in the saddle, keep saying that riding is not a sport because it is the horse that does everything. I agree. Horse riding is not a sport. It is a life lesson.

01/16/2024

Grateful for a day filled with riding lessons and beautiful weather. It’s astonishing how swiftly temperatures can shift from a pleasant 60 degrees today to frigid for the next several days. Stay warm, everyone! Next stop, Equi-Forum Clinic in South Carolina! 🥶