Silver Lining Stables

08/11/2024

Great second day of the Transformational Biomechanics Clinic with Stephanie Mosely! Lessons in the morning, anatomy (horse and human) discussion at lunch and ground work in the afternoon. Yesterday we did basic bodywork on each horse. Today was short line training to get the horse to stretch and bend in each direction. It’s harder than you think it would be. Stephanie demonstrated with Victor then we each tried to it with our own. Issues you’ve been having under saddle show up during these ground sessions. So interesting! Weather has been hot but not too humid and there’s been a welcome breeze. Looking forward to more learning today!

07/25/2024

New options for participating in the Transformational Biomechanics clinic with Stephanie Mosely on August 9–11.  You can now sign up for one full day or two full days or even just come to take a lesson.  the full day cost is $200 per day. With that you do get the free zoom meeting about a month later. Lessons are $125 for 45 minutes and you do not get to stay & audit. Message me if you are interested. I have day stalls & two more overnight stalls available 

07/20/2024

It’s not too late to sign up for the transformational-biomechanics clinic with Stephanie Mosely! This is an opportunity to take both your riding and your connection with your horse to another level. It runs for three days August 9–11 with semi private lessons in the morning and groundwork in the afternoon . My arena is covered so the heat and/or rain are not that much of an issue. Go check out the event by The Empowered Rider, LLC.
https://facebook.com/events/s/transformational-biomechanics-/820743312964097/

07/13/2024

Just finished widening the entrance to the stables. All my trailer-in people will be so excited, including me! We took down two enormous pine trees and a couple smaller ones. Had the stumps ground out then finished it with 18 tons of gravel and a load of fill dirt. Thanks to Josh Mitchell for the Grading work and All Pro Tree Removal. Those big trees were right next to powerlines. 

05/15/2024

Already off to a great start today. Just taking a moment to thank my sponsors. Wildhorse Tack & Feed. Hallway Feeds. EquiLife USA
Dr Gerd Heuschmann USA is in fine form.

05/15/2024

Another fabulous day of learning with Dr Gerd Heuschmann USA! One more to go. The weather even held out. Excited to do it again tomorrow!

05/14/2024

Great first day with Gerd Heuschmann USA at Silver Lining Silver Lining Stables. It’s amazing to watch the horse and rider transform into a rhythmic state where muscles are allowed to do their work. Two more days if you want audit. PM me for details.

05/07/2024

Silver Lining Stables will need Monday through Friday morning barn help starting in June. This is a permanent position. Horse handling experience is required. You must have reliable transportation and be able to be here by 8 AM. Earlier is fine.The duties include feeding, turning out six horses, putting on blankets, cleaning the stalls and the barn, scrubbing buckets regularly, prepping dinner, moving hay from the shed etc. I am located in Powder Springs GA. It is an independent contractor position with no benefits. No smokers or drug users. Background check & references required. Please PM me with your information if you’re interested. 

05/03/2024

Evening grass update. The crabgrass had gone up to 9.1% which is an increase of 68% from the morning. The fescue on the other hand went up 278% to 8.7%.

05/03/2024

More grass testing this morning. My dry lot is now growing crabgrass and Jolly keeps it at one to 2 inches tall. It’s mostly in the shade, which is good. This morning it read 5.4% on the sugar meter. I will test it again this evening to see if it goes up during the day and how much. Next, I did the unfertilized never grazed but regularly mowed Passerelle rye in my little paddock. It gets mostly sun & is currently 5”-6” tall. 4.1%. Last I did some newly planted Kentucky 31 fescue which is about 3 to 4 inches tall. Surprisingly It was only 2.3%. It gets a half day of sun half day of shade. Stay tuned for updates 

04/28/2024

We are really looking forward to this! The schedule is full again, but I still have room for auditors. Many thanks to our sponsors: Equilife-USA, Hallway Feed and Wildhorse Tack and Feed.

Dr. Gerd Heuschmann “Training Days” May 13 – 15, 2024

04/17/2024

Let’s talk about Clover. The horses seem to love it. What little I have in my pastures gets eaten down to a quarter inch tall. Today I harvested some that was not in the pasture but right next to it and measured the sugar content. This was at 10:45 this partly cloudy morning. I will have to check it at the end of the day to see if it gets higher. One of the problems with clover is that if you have other weeds in your pasture, and you want to spray a broadleaf herbicide, you’re going to take out your clover as well. 

04/15/2024

Grass experiment continued. This is from today at 6:15 pm. Here are the results.
Long (10-12”) & partial shade: 7.4%
Shade 4” tall: 5.6%
Full sun 4” tall: 11.9%. 😳

For those of you that switch to night turnout during the summer, just be aware that on sunny days the sugar content will be at the highest when the horses go out. The majority of horses don’t have a problem with this. 

Stay tuned for updates as my Bermuda and Fescue come to life.

04/09/2024

Reese Classical Dressage in Powder Springs, GA is looking to add a working student to our team! Learn from a USDF bronze and silver medalist to increase your skills and be part of a fun and dynamic team!

Duties include:
🟡 Grooming and tacking performance horses for training
🟡 Helping with warm up, cool down and occasional hacking.
🟡 Occasional barn chores to help our current staff, but this is a very minor part of the position.

Candidates should:
🟡 Have reliable transportation and be willing to communicate.
🟡 Have previous experience with horses
🟡 Be willing to learn and enjoy a good laugh.

Working student will receive a daily lesson on one of our horses to further their dressage knowledge. Show opportunities may be available to the right candidate. Gas stipend can be provided. Unfortunately no housing is available at this time so local to Powder Springs, GA is a must.

04/08/2024

Great last day of The Empowered Rider, LLC clinic with Stephanie Mosely!I am worn out after 4 rides in 3 days plus running the clinic. But I’m energized to work on the corrections she made to my seat and position. Thanks to all that came including a good number of auditors. Stay tuned to the next version of her clinics! Special thanks to Taylor Wheaton of Taylored Equine Bodywork for being a sponsor and doing Magnawave on me and my horses!!! Notice Wookie sitting comfortably in her lap today.

04/06/2024

Great spring day at The Empowered Rider, LLC clinic. Blessed with beautiful weather, and all kinds of different horses & ponies. Lots of lightbulb moments today. Stephanie Mosely is so great at explaining what you need to do to improve. Then your horse magically goes so much better! We will be out here again tomorrow if you want to come audit. PM me for details. 

04/05/2024

Last minute opening in the Empowered Rider clinic this weekend!! Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 pm. The original rider is ill & will accept a reduced rate for the rides. Pick up one or both! PM me for details.

04/03/2024

The Empowered Rider clinic is full. We start on Friday afternoon and continue until late Sunday afternoon. It’s not too late to audit for only $15 per day. That includes your lunch on Saturday and Sunday. PM me for the details. Here is the schedule. We have everything from correctly balanced riding to dressage and even western dressage this weekend.

03/29/2024

The Brix sugar content of this Pasarelle annual ryegrass is 8.4% today. I have studied up and educated myself on all types of pasture forage. Even bought myself the Milwaukee Brix meter. When your horses have problems regulating their insulin, have Cushings and other disorders knowing the sugar content of your grass and getting your Hay tested, is the only way to go. 

03/23/2024

The Empowered Rider Clinic has added Friday afternoon! It’s now April 5 - 7. I can still get you in on all 3 days. PM me or use my contact page on the website
www.silverliningstables.com
Stephanie Mosely is the best at the biomechanics of riding!

Silver Lining Stables is a full-service equestrian boarding and training facility located in Powder Springs, GA.