Madella Stables

Madella Stables We bring our passion for horses to the future generation of equestrians, encompassing horse and rider

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter ✝
04/20/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter ✝

Some cuteness to brighten your Wednesday 🥰
04/16/2025

Some cuteness to brighten your Wednesday 🥰

We will be out of office tomorrow, April 15, through April 20 to enjoy spring break with family, and allow the horses to...
04/14/2025

We will be out of office tomorrow, April 15, through April 20 to enjoy spring break with family, and allow the horses to receive their yearly maintenance. All messages will receive a response upon our return on April 21.

A very happy birthday to this mud monster 🎉While this might not be the most flattering picture ever, we think it sums Ka...
04/12/2025

A very happy birthday to this mud monster 🎉

While this might not be the most flattering picture ever, we think it sums Kayleigh up pretty well 😂 while we always joke that she is a “baby hippo” or “pig pen,” she truly is the definition of the perfect horse. She has spent countless hours carefully babysitting our youngest riders, teaching endless students the ropes of jumping, and being the most steadfast partner one could ask for.

Happy 17th birthday, Kayleigh!

This goofy girl turns 13 today! 🎉We have owned Envy since she was mere hours old, and think it’s safe to say she has nev...
04/11/2025

This goofy girl turns 13 today! 🎉

We have owned Envy since she was mere hours old, and think it’s safe to say she has never spent a moment as anything but her larger than life, happy go lucky self. She never meets a stranger and always keeps us on our toes, literally and metaphorically 😂 she’s also growing quite the dapper mustache, always the style icon!

Happy birthday Envy! 🎂

Reminder that April 14-21 is a flex week - meaning there are no recurring lessons, only prescheduled makeups. We will re...
04/09/2025

Reminder that April 14-21 is a flex week - meaning there are no recurring lessons, only prescheduled makeups. We will resume regular tuition schedule on April 22.

The long wait is finally over - he’s here, and he’s perfect!Meet Velaris 🌌
04/09/2025

The long wait is finally over - he’s here, and he’s perfect!

Meet Velaris 🌌

04/06/2025

I was maybe 21 or 22 when I had a lesson that’s stayed with me ever since.

It was one of those early spring days when the arena was still cold, but the sun was shinning.

My horse, a spirited youngster, was tense, and so was I. We were both fighting each other, me trying to hold everything together, him trying to escape everything I was holding.

My trainer at the time was soft-spoken, but her feel in the saddle was sharper than any words. She called me into the middle with just a glance.

She didn’t say much. Just walked up, took the reins from my hands, and held them for a moment.

Then she looked at me and said,
"You’re holding your breath. And you’re holding the reins the same way."

I laughed awkwardly, because she wasn’t wrong.

“Okay,” I said. “Soften my hands. Try not to die. Breathe. Got it.”

But she shook her head.

“No, it’s more than that,” she said. “The reins are the breath of the ride. They should move like breath. Expand. Release. Flow.”

I don’t remember the rest of the ride. But I remember sitting in silence at the end of the day, thinking about what she said.

Back then, I didn’t fully get it. I was too focused on outline, on contact, on “getting it right.” But over time, the lesson kept echoing back to me. Especially in the harder rides, the ones where nothing seemed to click.

And I started to notice:

When I held my breath, I held the reins.
When I was soft and present, so were they.
And when the reins breathed, so did my horse.

The reins aren't tools of control.
They’re a shared inhale, a shared exhale.
A rhythm not made of sound, but of feel.

Now, years later, it’s one of the first things I feel for in every ride:

Are we breathing?
Are we listening?

Because that space, the space between pressure and release, between ask and allow,
that’s where the magic lives.

That’s the breath of dressage.

Finally, REAL answers here 😂
04/04/2025

Finally, REAL answers here 😂

Camp sign ups are now live! Don't wait to reserve your spot - space is limited and fills fast.Charter students: if you h...
04/01/2025

Camp sign ups are now live! Don't wait to reserve your spot - space is limited and fills fast.

Charter students: if you have an approved certificate on file, please contact us for a booking code.

Head to our website for more info or to book:

https://www.madellastables.com/horse-camp

The QUEEN 👑 turns 25 today!There are not enough words to convey how special this pony is. She is the epitome of a sassy ...
03/30/2025

The QUEEN 👑 turns 25 today!

There are not enough words to convey how special this pony is. She is the epitome of a sassy pony - with her ever changing opinions and attitude - but she would walk through fire for her beloved kids. Having Bounce as a partner all these years has been a privilege, and we are beyond blessed to call her ours.

Those who know Bounce know she gets the same birthday present every year - a McDonald’s fry 🍟 and a Rice Krispie treat, her favorite snacks.

Cheers to 25 Bounce 🎉

We have a brand new addition we can’t wait for you all to meet!Miss Mavis was run through the same auction as our belove...
03/22/2025

We have a brand new addition we can’t wait for you all to meet!

Miss Mavis was run through the same auction as our beloved Fern. Another beautiful, kind soul tossed aside because she was deemed “unsuitable.” Well, we think she is MORE than suitable - in fact, she’s absolutely stunning and the sweetest girl! She also immediately connected with Fern once she arrived, as if the two already knew each other. Mavis will be taking the week to settle in and will GLADLY accept anyone’s cookies 😉

Huge thanks to rubyspurposeanimalrescue for all the TLC to get Mavis rehabbed and ready for her next chapter!

We are postponing camp sign ups until April 1!There was a delay in approval for charter certificates, so we have pushed ...
03/19/2025

We are postponing camp sign ups until April 1!

There was a delay in approval for charter certificates, so we have pushed back sign ups to allow ALL students the chance to book. If you would like to utilize charter funding, please request your certificates now to ensure they are approved by April 1.

Sign ups will be live on our website on April 1 at 12pm. We are also looking for camp counselors (ages 13+) for each week of camp - please send us a message if you're interested in volunteering!

Additional camp info (dates, activities, requirements, etc) can be found on our website below:

https://www.madellastables.com/horse-camp

Wednesday’s lessons have been cancelled, and we are not too optimistic about Thursday/Friday with the current drying spe...
03/19/2025

Wednesday’s lessons have been cancelled, and we are not too optimistic about Thursday/Friday with the current drying speed 🫠

Please check emails the evening before your lesson for any potential changes - we are hoping for a drying miracle so we can ride by end of week!

03/17/2025

In case anyone was wondering what happens at the barn on rainy days - generally it’s a constant cat cuddle sesh 🥰

Tomorrow’s lessons have been cancelled due to the approaching storm - please see emails for further details!There is a h...
03/16/2025

Tomorrow’s lessons have been cancelled due to the approaching storm - please see emails for further details!

There is a high chance that the rest of the week will also be affected. We have not had a chance to even begin drying from this past storm, which turned out to be MUCH larger than anticipated. This is the current state of the dressage court - the arena which is notoriously dry within 24 hours of a storm. Every other arena is 2-5 days dry time behind this one, for some perspective on just how much water is in the ground right now 😳 another inch is hitting us tomorrow, so stay tuned!

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