Hawkins Equine LLC

Hawkins Equine LLC Boutique, personalized training for hunters and jumpers. Boutique, personalized training program. Every horse is carefully and compassionately managed.
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Riding is instructive, personalized and fun.

This face. Is perfection.
11/27/2024

This face. Is perfection.

you did it again. I am elated that the other love of my life came out of his retirement to find his joy in the saddle ...
11/24/2024

you did it again. I am elated that the other love of my life came out of his retirement to find his joy in the saddle again. A massive congratulations goes to .presmcb for purchasing Bruno. Elated he gets to spend out the rest of his days with us. Thank-you for trusting me with so many wonderful ponies, all of which found forever homes in barn.

Groundwork is the means of finding a quiet place for horse and rider to coexist and find peace in each others stillness....
11/24/2024

Groundwork is the means of finding a quiet place for horse and rider to coexist and find peace in each others stillness. Thank-you all for coming out to the first groundwork clinic enjoyed meeting so many new horses and see changes in facial features, stances and attitudes. I like to keep working towards a skill set that helps my horses find contentment and courage in leadership.

“The only respect one must fight for is self-respect.”
11/21/2024

“The only respect one must fight for is self-respect.”

My kids hear it every ride: How you do anything is how you do everything.
11/19/2024

My kids hear it every ride: How you do anything is how you do everything.

Spoiling the ponies after a successful day 2 with . With yesterday’s work on bending to get the horses balanced on the ...
11/18/2024

Spoiling the ponies after a successful day 2 with . With yesterday’s work on bending to get the horses balanced on the outside rein we tested our work with tough tests on straightness. Whenever the junps are little you know the questions are technical and every one of our horses rose to the occasion. Thank-you Jo for spending your weekend with us. Excited to see you again in December!

Day One with the incredible . All of our horses and riders benefited for the simplicity and disciple of the starting fl...
11/16/2024

Day One with the incredible . All of our horses and riders benefited for the simplicity and disciple of the starting flat work. How you do anything is how you do everything and that was certainly true for our transitions. Looking forward to day two.

In three hours, duke went from out of control almost mowing down his owner as he felt like he needed to fight for his li...
11/14/2024

In three hours, duke went from out of control almost mowing down his owner as he felt like he needed to fight for his life, to ground tying and looking to me for direction. Duke was attacked by a mountain lion and abandoned by his old owner. Millie has been getting him healthy but she kept him solely with his friends because he was dangerous to himself and to others when he was taken away. I’m a big believer in groundwork as it is a reliable way to get the horse thinking instead of panicing, fleeing or resorting to going through the motions. Excited for our groundwork clinic next Friday. We have spaces available if anyone else would like to join.

We needed a little bit more color. Welcome Cabo!
11/12/2024

We needed a little bit more color. Welcome Cabo!

Betty looking fly for clinic this weekend. The big section begins at 9 am! .eq did another fabulous clip job and keep...
11/11/2024

Betty looking fly for clinic this weekend. The big section begins at 9 am! .eq did another fabulous clip job and keeping all of our guys in their fighting weight and gorgeous shine to boot. Looking forward to the weekend!

Second jumper camp and, with a season of shows under their belt making them that much stronger, our girls got to ride th...
11/11/2024

Second jumper camp and, with a season of shows under their belt making them that much stronger, our girls got to ride the entire barn of jumpers. An honest to goodness moment, I really loved my job today it sunk it, that I have a whole crew of young riders who come to the horses with a kindness and compassion that is often missing in our show world. I saw smiles, I saw lots of neck scratches and I heard a lot of positive affirmation at these little riders cantered around such big horses. I’m really proud of what we have all built, I’m so proud of my riders and I’m elated to see what another year brings.

Nothing is as good as a post ride roll.
11/09/2024

Nothing is as good as a post ride roll.

Early Friday am. I live for the quiet moments.
11/08/2024

Early Friday am. I live for the quiet moments.

A perfect weekend.
11/03/2024

A perfect weekend.

I’ll never forget the first time I saw this man ride. There was nothing like it and I have ridden with some of the best....
11/01/2024

I’ll never forget the first time I saw this man ride. There was nothing like it and I have ridden with some of the best. I have ridden with people who have won medals for our country but nothing compares to the softness on his horses face and through their body as he half-passes. I keep returning to this and I really think Betty and Oppie have come into my life to remind me that an unwavering attention to the basics pays dividends. I feel it in my core and then I get myself in a hurry. And within a few minutes I realize that I’m going nowhere fast. A reminder: “i asked for wisdom and god gave me problems to solve”

Betty digs the new viewing area. Perfect for a cup of hot cider for our evening lessons.
10/30/2024

Betty digs the new viewing area. Perfect for a cup of hot cider for our evening lessons.

All of our horses are looking incredible on ultium and supersport. Thank-you for making a house call and doing some mu...
10/30/2024

All of our horses are looking incredible on ultium and supersport. Thank-you for making a house call and doing some much needed adjustment for our horses. Also, body clipping by .eq , she is incredibly talented!

Dreaming of 2025 when I'm back in Tbird's GP ring. It has been too long.
10/30/2024

Dreaming of 2025 when I'm back in Tbird's GP ring. It has been too long.

Finalizing end of 2024 and 2025 Clinic and Show Schedule October 30, 2024 Ashley Hawkins November 16- 17 Jo Siefert Clinic @ Emerald Valley Stables November 22 Groundwork and Troubleshooting Trailering Clinic Feb 22 - March 9 2025 HITS Desert Series (two weeks) June 12 - 14 Buck Brannaman Clinic @ O...

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1613 NE 259th Street
Ridgefield, WA
98642

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Monday 2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm

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+15034756236

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Enough break in the rain for ponies to do pony things.

You asked and I’m happy to keep them coming (theory throughly applies to the liberal art oh so many degrees side of my life). A lot of people asked me how much long and low work I do, and really that depends. There were days with Betty that it took all of my ride time to get her to accept my hand and not hide behind it. With some of the babies my entire ride for weeks /months are without contact. In this ride in particular Betty and I started with groundwork, walking yielding her hind quarter and then it only takes 10 minutes or so before she is trotting and cantering around somewhat loose. If she is really tense I might canter without contact BEFORE trotting as I did here so that when I come back to trotting she has some swing through her back. There is way too much emphasis on a round neck shape. Here I’m elated that we are out of shape, even hella elevated but I have been working on elevating her pole so I can be assured that her booty is down. All of this in a rubber, french link snaffle. I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this without putting so many stretchy rides in the good ride bank so that she wasn’t tight and running away from my aids. What I love about long and loose work is that the horse stretches and mimics the position of happily grazing, low pole position is strong dopamine hits that keep their brain relaxed and soft. A horse can go fast and be thoughtful and that is what I’m aiming for and with her pole elevated it is correctly balanced with on her hocks that upper level movements like shoulder in, counter canter is really easy. Almost too easy, she is balanced for it.

Friday at 9 am, we did what PNW does best: rain rides. @juliebartonsmith , @smask34 and @rascaltraining thought I was kidding but there is no better way for natural impulsion.

Pre-ride dance party!

A few years ago, my entire business was starting colts. Times have changed and I have gotten soft. Cheers to Maggie for reminding me that three year olds are incredibly fulfilling. Little Callie enjoys her post ride round pen roll. No crow hopping, no problem! @craftbot6000

How many pup cups can this pug pup put down? @dugthehorseshowpug

A very special thank-you to my fairy horse mother @brickroadfarms for sending this unicorn to us. It brought my best friend @lawrence.presmcb out of retirement and brought so much joy to his life. Bruno has his best bud to pilot him around and me to crack a lager after his good rounds. My hunter princess diva is giving them a run for their money in these competitive jumper classes. My heart is full.

Sara living her boss mare life never gets old.

The last horse shows around the corner. Join us at Wilsonville, Cle Elum and the Sacramento International. Fabulous finish to the summer with my favorite people and horses!

The foundation for any horseman is an independent seat and hand. Before anyone has any contact with a horse’s mouth they have to be able to balance themselves in their seat and thigh. No horse or pony wants a rider who balances on their mouths.

@craftbot6000 has been at work so Dylan has taken the opportunity for more time in the tack. Bedrock count down!

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Boutique, personalized training program. Every horse is carefully and compassionately managed and every lesson is meticulous, organized and fun! Come join the Hawkins Equine Team!

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