Ellie Bricker Horsemanship

09/27/2025

In search of horse stall fronts and maybe a few dividers. Flexible on size, can be aluminum or steel. Must be sliding doors. Need 3 fronts or more.

09/21/2025

We are very excited to have Tate be a part of our program and family with his new owner and mom Alexis Coffell. Thank you KB Quarter Horses LLC - MI for trusting us with this special gelding. The stars definitely aligned on this one and it was meant to be.

09/18/2025

05/31/2025

05/28/2025

so important

05/28/2025

Hey. Can we talk for a second?

If you’re a student here at the barn—whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been riding with me for years—I want you to hear this.

This horse world we love so much? It’s beautiful, but it’s not always easy. It asks a lot of us—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I know you feel that pressure sometimes. The pressure to ride perfectly, to be tough, to never let your emotions show. I know there are days when things feel heavy—at the barn, at school, at home—and you’re still showing up and trying your best.

But I want you to know something really important:
You don’t have to be perfect to belong here.

Your worth is not tied to how well your horse behaves today, how strong your position is, or how much you “tough it out.” You are not weak if you feel overwhelmed. You are not failing if you need to step back, breathe, or even cry.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as learning to post the trot, clean tack, or muck stalls. Actually, it’s more important. Because when you’re okay, everything else falls into place. Your horse feels it. I feel it. And you get to enjoy this journey—not just survive it.

So if you’re ever feeling anxious, burned out, discouraged, or just off—please talk to me. Or talk to someone you trust. You’re not alone. You never have to carry it all by yourself here.

This barn is a place to grow, not just as a rider—but as a person. And that includes the hard stuff.

I’m proud of you.
I see how hard you’re working.
I care about you—not just the rider version of you.

Let’s keep making this a space where it’s safe to be human.

With love,
Ellie

05/24/2025

In horsemanship, boundaries are often misunderstood. They’re not about control or walls that separate us from the horse. Instead, they are the quiet, respectful lines we draw that create safety—for both horse and rider. These boundaries teach the horse where to step, when to pause, and how to be calm in the presence of guidance. They invite trust because the horse knows what to expect and feels secure.

This is not so different from our relationships with people. Boundaries are not barriers pushing others away, but clear, caring limits that protect our well-being and invite honest, respectful connection. When set thoughtfully, boundaries show others how to honor our needs and feelings, giving space for trust to grow.

Without boundaries, horses become anxious or resistant, unsure of what is safe or expected. Likewise, in human relationships, lack of boundaries can lead to confusion, resentment, and distance. Trying to please everyone or letting others overstep leaves us disconnected.

When we embrace boundaries as bridges rather than walls, we open the door to freedom and authenticity. With horses, that freedom shows as partnership and willingness. With people, it appears as honesty, respect, and deeper understanding.

Horsemanship teaches us that true connection doesn’t come from removing limits, but from setting them with kindness and care. Boundaries invite trust, allowing us all to show up fully, without fear, and with the freedom to be ourselves.