Rise Again Riding School

07/01/2025

Post on avoiding ticks

07/01/2025

Info on Equine Lyme Disease.

06/30/2025

Study showed that an acupuncture exam on accupressure points correctly revealed stifle injury in 87% of horses. If you would like to learn to recognize accupressure points on your own horse Rise Again Riding School is offering a clinic on July 27th with Cherry Baldridge certified in equine massage and accupressure. You will learn to recognize accupressure points on your own horse and you will also learn about essential oils for horses. You will NOT be learning to apply acupuncture needles (that is only for a veterinarian) but you will learn to help apply pressure by hand to accupressure points to help various conditions in horses. Thos clinic will include hands on practice with accupressure on horses. The cost for the clinic is $60 ($20 deposit required to hold your spot) with remaining $40 paid at the clinic or before. Spots are limited. For more info send a message to the page or to Jam Lee TePoel .

06/25/2025

🐴 **Summer Horse Day Camp/Clinic at Rise Again Riding School!** ☀️
📅 **choose dates: Mon or Tues July 7th or 8th -Thurs or Fri July 10th or 11th
🕘 **9:00 AM – 1:30 PM** (Ask about 1/2/3/or 4 day options)

**Saddle up for four unforgettable days of fun, faith, and horsemanship!**
This special day camp is perfect for horse-loving kids who want to have fun while growing in their horsemanship and riding skills.

✨ Camp activities include:
🐎 English or Western Horseback Riding
🤸 Equestrian Vaulting (gymnastics & tricks on horseback)
🎲 Horse-Themed Games
🎨 Crafts
📚 Unmounted Horsemanship & Equine Science
📖 Horse-Related Bible Studies

🏇 Lesson horses are available, or bring your own horse!
🪖 Helmets provided if you don’t have one.

Spots are limited — reserve yours today and let your child experience the joy of horses in a safe, encouraging environment.

📍 Hosted at **Rise Again Riding School**
📩 Message us for registration details! Send message to Lee TePoel or message to Rise Again Riding School

06/25/2025

🐴 **Summer Horse Day Camp/Clinic at Rise Again Riding School!** ☀️
📅 **Mon or Tues, July 7th or 8th– Thurs or Fri July 10 or 11** (ask about pricing for 1,2, 3, or 4 day options)
🕘 **9:00 AM – 1:30 PM**

**Saddle up for four unforgettable days of fun, faith, and horsemanship!**
This special day camp is perfect for horse-loving kids who want to have fun while growing in their horsemanship and riding skills.

✨ Camp activities include:
🐎 English or Western Horseback Riding
🤸 Equestrian Vaulting (gymnastics & tricks on horseback)
🎲 Horse-Themed Games
🎨 Crafts
📚 Unmounted Horsemanship & Equine Science
📖 Horse-Related Bible Studies

🏇 Lesson horses are available, or bring your own horse!
🪖 Helmets provided if you don’t have one.

Spots are limited — reserve yours today and let your child experience the joy of horses in a safe, encouraging environment.

📍 Hosted at **Rise Again Riding School**
📩 Message us for registration details!
Send a PM to Rise Again Riding School or to Jam Lee TePoel for more info.

06/19/2025

Do you know Why horses are traditionally mounted from the left side?

Historically, the world’s brave and heroic soldiers rode horses not for pleasure or sport, but as quick, efficient partners for travel and battle. Their swords hung at their left sides, providing an easy maneuver from sheath to right hand. Thus, mounting their noble steeds from the left was a practical matter of necessity. Today, riders still climb atop their horses from the left, but as a remnant of equine history rather than for a specific purpose.

Over time, this once-logical practice has turned into the habit-based myth: horses must be mounted from only the left side. While there is nothing inherently wrong about this tradition, moving the mounting block to the opposite side every once in a while is not only safe, but beneficial to both horse and rider. This change promotes growth of both physical and mental balances of the horse, reducing the tension that may have built up in a horse’s body or brain over years of one-sided mounting. Perhaps most importantly, switching up riding routines can influence adaptability and prepare a pair for real world situations. Most trails rarely offer a conveniently placed mounting block in case of an unexpected emergency dismount. In unconventional moments like these, getting back in the saddle from either direction isn’t just helpful—it is a skill that adds a valuable layer of safety to any given ride. Next time you and your horse come up to a mounting block, try stepping up from the right—you will end up behind the same two ears, but the horse beneath you will be ready for anything after a built in warmup exercise!

06/14/2025

Fun Fact Friday- Equine Tongue Facts

06/12/2025

“Don’t let that horse drink water until he’s not as hot—he’ll colic!”

This widespread and historically accepted notion of the equine body, particularly in cases where temperatures are high, teaches that the use of cold water cooling methods directly following exercise can lead to serious health issues, such as colic or shock. However, this understanding has been reviewed and challenged over time, concluding that the same methods that have been criticized as dangerous for horses are instead one the most effective ways to return their bodies to homeostasis after prolonged activity.

For a plethora of the best cold water cooling methods to use, look no further! Feel free to let your horse enjoy a drink of clean water, a long cold hosing or bath, an ice boot session, or a combination of these techniques plus the many more options available on the market immediately after a ride. Cold water methods are not just proven to be safe, they are among the most effective methods for preventing heat stress after exercise. Tack off, hose on—that’s smart summer horse care.🚿🤩

06/10/2025

🐴 **Father’s Day Craft & Horse Fun for Little Riders!** 🎨📸

Celebrate Dad with a special time of **horseback riding and keepsake crafting** just for kids — and memories the whole family will treasure!

👶 For children **ages 3.5 to 7* *(only the children will ride)*
👨‍👧 Adult must stay with child (wear closed toe shoes)
🐎 Gentle horseback rides led by caring instructors
🎨 Make a **Father’s Day craft keepsake** to take home
📸 **Photo opportunities** with the horses — perfect for capturing the joy!

📅Wednesday 06/11/2025
📍 240 Cochran Rd Phil Campbell, AL (East Franklin Area)
⏰ 10 am to 11:30 am
💵 $45

Whether you're a horse-loving family or just looking for a meaningful way to celebrate, come join us for a morning filled with smiles, creativity, and a little bit of horse magic!

✨ **Spots are limited — message Rise Again Riding School or Jam Lee TePoel to sign up today!**

06/06/2025

Yesterday was the first day Everly practiced riding with 2 hands on the reins with Mara. She worked on red/green light, the dice game, and even practiced steering through cones. Good job.

06/06/2025

Rise Again Riding School has openings for summer horse lessons for ages 3 through adults. We also have openings for Christian Horse Day Camp July 7th through 10th from 9 to 1. Also if there is interest in mini camps or clinics (for horsemanship or equestrian vaulting- gymnastics on horseback) those could be arranged. For more info send a PM to the page or send a message to Jam Lee TePoel