Back at the Barn!
First full day back at the barn! Kori and the staff at Triangle T Arena did such an amazing job holding down the fort while Justin and I welcomed our baby into the world.
Lesson folks: Iāll be in touch over the next couple weeks to schedule your regular lesson times once we see how our new schedule is going to work.
Cattle Club: we will start back up in a week. Let me or Sarah know if you want to reserve a spot.
Training horses: we have some open spots! Send me a message to get in touch and talk details about our program.
Cadbury has affectionately earned the title of the most kissable, hugggable, loveable, sweetest baby (mule or horse) that we have ever bred since I started with my first foal almost 15yrs ago. #muleskinner #mollymule #baymule #mulefoal #muleriding #mulelife
This molly mule is seriously the cutest and sweetest little thing we have ever had on the ranchā¦hence the name JE Cadbury Chocolate. And do you see those dun stripes?! She is sooooooo cute š„° š
Wait for the gem at the end š¤£ Cadbury the molly mule made her arrival just before the snow last night ā¤ļø
Gosh this brings back memories. 3 years ago I was crawling on this sweet little stud horse for the first time. Then 3 months later I found out I was pregnant and had the biggest horse related injury of my life and he sat around in the pasture for almost a year after that. But we sure made up for lost time getting qualified for VRH World Show with only a month of training under his belt and then showing at worlds 8 months later šŖš»That kind of timeline is a testament to his incredible disposition. Iāve never been able to do that short of a turn around on any other horse. Itās been a bumpy whirlwind getting him to be the amazing stud he is today, but never because of him. Heās always exceeded expectations despite what life threw at me. #coltstarting #westernriding #cowhorse #versatilityranchhorse #redroanstudcolt
Also, husbands, if your wife contacts me looking for a horse, I just want to give you fair warning, I have ZERO chill when it comes to horse shoppingā¦I will not rest until I find her the perfect match and I have been involved in and responsible for more horse purchases than you would care to know aboutā¦.Also, husbands, this post was inspired by recent eventsā¦Let her become my friend/coworker/client at your own risk. #horsetraining #horsetrainer #cowhorseprospect #coltstarting #westernhorse
Follow along as this ranch horse trainer jumps into show driving!We have our sights on showing in basically anything we can enter in, which will include some ranch classes. Holly has the equivalent of about 30 days of riding training on her right now. But itās been sporadic and spread out over the past couple years. Itās time I move her off the back burner and make her a training priority. She hasnāt disappointed the last couple of times she has come to the arena. Kori graciously put a ride on her a couple weeks ago and Holly did good for having a long vacation and only the 2nd passenger ever on her back.I was pleasantly surprised with her chill and willing personality today with the tarp and the first time driving in a long while. Excited to see how this chunky, blue eyed, girl progresses. #gypsyvannerhorse #horsetraining #horsemanship #groundwork #gypsycob
Itās been a while since Iāve updated with this filly (Huckās daughter!) Sheās been kinda on the back burner while we work client horses. She needs a trim bad though so Iām working on getting broke enough to handle those little feet.I absolutely looooove this kind of training. Where you are kind of on a tight rope and things are a little volatile. This is where you have to tune into the little things to get a changeā¦I get stinking high off that feeling of being intensely focused and very aware of my body and theirs.To any casual on looker, this 10minute session was no big deal. But I pulled out the highlights that are going to set the tone for her entire future of training and being around people.Big ideas we hit in this session:1: CONNECT YOUR FEET TO YOUR NOSE TO MY HAND. I call this the āpuppet on a stringā principle. It will be used throughout our training together even into finished maneuvers under saddle. 2: I SET THE BOUNDARIES, BUT I WILL LISTEN TO YOUR CONCERNS. Eventually this filly will be too big for me to muscle around. I respect that. Itās more powerful if she understands and chooses to stay with me in her moments of concern and uncertainty. Thatās how you get a horse that thinks through problems rather than reacts to them.Save this reel if you ever get lost in the weeds/trees of what MOST important for working with your horses.#horsetrainingtips #horsetrainingvideos #westernhorsemanship #filly #redroanfilly #coltstarting #aqhaproud #cowhorsesofinstagram
Kori will agree with me that itās the best feeling in the world when we are pleasantly surprised by a colt doing what itās supposed to, instead of what we know it could do š¤£šItās even better when the colts do it when their owners are riding themā¤ļøHereās to the days we are thankful for soft arena dirt and health insuranceā¦.when we donāt have to use them š@m000n_unit #coltstarting #horseriding #horsetaining #horsehumor #agoodkindofsurprise #westernhorse #horsemanship #westernhorsemanship
Collection was such a mystery to me in my beginner equestrian yearsā¦hereās the cliff notes version of what Iāve learned over the last 30 years.
Willy has stole our hearts ā¤ļø
I could sit by his pen all day ā¤ļø
One quick tip thatāll help you to gain your horseās attention and respect straight away? Stop letting your horse step into you on a lunge line!It may sound obvious, but I canāt even begin to tell you how much it has helped my clients to get their colts to be thoughtful and respectful on the ground and under the saddle.And hereās the best part - This transfers into complex concepts for your horse like collection, turnarounds, rollbacks, and cow turns. It's 2 simple steps that you teach your horse that translates into literally every maneuver that a performance horse does. Have you done this before? Or do you have something different you use? Iād love to know!#horsetrainingtips #horsetraining #horsetrainer #horses #horsesofinstagram #horse #horseriding #horsemanship #horsetrainerlife #horsetrainingvideos #horselife #equestrian #naturalhorsemanship #horseshowstyle #competitiveequestrian #horselover #equestrianshop #cowhorse #coltstarting #cowhorsetraining #ranchhorselife #cowhorselifestyle #equine #groundwork #ranchhorsesdoitbetter #filly #equestrianlife #coltstarterlife #horselove #horsetrainerlife
Cattle club this Friday night! 6pm-8pm send me a message to reserve your spot. Space is limited!
I could absolutely take more days like this.
Iāve been getting some questions about cattle club lately.ā¦
We will start as soon as the snow melts up at our place and I can haul the cows to town. Iām guessing that be somewhere around April?
Iāll make an announcement here and on the barn page Rockin S Stables when we will have our first cattle club in advance.
Price updates for this coming season:
$45/single night (you need to message or call me ahead of time to check availability and reserve).
$160 for 4 night pass that guarantees your spot for 4 consecutive nights.
Beginner horses and folks new to cow events are always welcome and encouraged to come. Iāve always had a very supportive and encouraging group that participates.
Video of the girls that are going to help you and your horse learn ā¤ļø
One of my favorite memories off the mare ā¤ļø She was a horse that I bought as a 2nd thought, just to flip and sell. Now she is the BEST horse I own. I can trust her with anything, teaching new riders, hauling out elk in pitch dark, ponying colts, raising babies, showingā¦thereās nothing this gal canāt do. Including giving me a little comfort in the worst pregnancy Iāve experiencedā¦then we had our babies about a week apart. Sheās my once in a lifetime horse ā¤ļø
Alright, itās time to talk about why your horsemanship hasnāt improved. . So often I see horse owners struggling to communicate with their horses because their cues arenāt consistent, their timing is off, and they donāt have any (or little) āfeelā. . That is stopping them from a meaningful relationship with their horse because their horse cannot figure them out. . And to be honest, this is something I have experienced myself. I was a āself-taughtā horse woman for a long time. While letting your horse teach you is a good thing, there were definitely times when I couldnāt figure out the root cause of my horsesā behavior, and I didnāt realize the things I was doing to cause it. Because I had no one telling me how, what, or why to do things with my horse. . It wasnāt until I sought the mentorship of a couple professional horsewomen and men before I really began to understand how to communicate with my horses and what they were communicating to me. . if this is you, these tips to make a change, will truly help. . 1.Seek advice from a professional horseman: whether it's in-person, a course, clinic, book, anything that fits in your budget and ability to access. . 2.Collect data: Video of your rides and/or working sessions. Or have someone watch y
Reality check: You canāt MAKE a 1,000lb (or more!) animal do anything. Any trainer who says otherwise hasnāt been doing it long enough OR they have been causing some damage along the way and havenāt learned from it. What you CAN do is communicate boundaries and expectations. You can also, communicate that you are a trustworthy leader that will take control of a situation and keep the horse safeā¦Those things together will gain your horses respect.Best part about it, is you donāt have to be a professional to accomplish it. Check the link in my bio to learn how you can make it happen. #horseridinglesson #learntorideahorse #horsemanshipthatclicks #horsetrainingmyths #horsetrainingtips
Warning: this is going to get mushy.These are the memories that keep me going. When you start a business you work all day every day and then sometimes donāt even see the fruits of your labor for a while. It can be exhausting and defeating.There are lot of times when I doubt my decision to become an entrepreneur.But this, right here, is what makes it all worth it. These little moments that I wouldnāt have otherwise.Thank you to all the friends, clients, and clients that have become friends, that have bought my digital products, who have taken lessons, had your kids in lessons, had a horse in training with me, or taken a clinic of mine.You are the ones that give me the opportunity to be a mom. I get these moments because of you. Thereās no greater gift.Thank you.If you read this far, leave me a comment and let me know what you are thankful for this thanksgiving.#horsetraining #horsetrainer #ridinglessons #ridinginstructor #ridinginstructorlife
