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We had such a wonderful time at Kensington Farm ‘s open show yesterday! It was a great experience for all of our riders whether they have shown for a while or this was their very first show off property. What a welcoming environment! Thank you Stephanie Bowers!
Congrats to our Blue Horse Equestrian Team members who participated in the knowledge test at YEDA Nationals! This team continually shows up, works hard, and impresses us with their efforts all while displaying a high level of sportsmanship and horsemanship. You should be so proud, Jordan Dillenbeck !
There's a new face at the barn!
Welcome home, Clark! (After a windy, hilly drive home- thanks Carolyn!!)
Kaitlyn has known him a while and heard he was for sale. After telling me a little about Clark, Kaitlyn didn't really have to twist my arm too much to go see him. Well, I fell in love with this laid back, cuddly, massive guy! He has so much potential, and we are thrilled to have him at our barn!
Any Youth in grades 4th-12th with interest in joining our YEDA - Youth Equestrian Development Association, Inc team are invited to our interest meeting and YEDA Boot Camp!
Riders do not have to have prior show experience or own their own horse! YEDA has a spot for everyone! If you’re not afraid to work hard and show up, we’d love to have you!
Feel free to message us with any questions!
All the little ways you can show care for your horse or a lesson horse 💙
Here is a neat reminder that the Lord cares even for the animals. Look at all of the different ways horses are able to keep warm in these temperatures!
FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?
🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.
💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.
🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.
⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.
🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.
🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.
👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee
If you were wondering what our horses want for Christmas, here's their list! Help us spoil the horses who give us so much all year ♥️
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Thank you so much to those who have supported the Blue Horse Equestrian Team!
If you are not already, follow our Equestrian Team page as we jump into our first year showing with YEDA!
We are so excited to be a part of this organization! Our students and instructors have been putting in many hours to prepare for the show season!
As a member of YEDA, you can have all the joy of riding and showing horses even if you do not have a horse of your own.
What's even better? You can earn scholarships by competing as a YEDA rider!
Visit our website today to find out more about our rapidly growing organization.
https://showyeda.com
We’re official!! We are excited to jump into our first show season with you all and so grateful for all the work our coach, Jordan Dillenbeck, has put into getting our team together!
We have added another team to our growing YEDA Family! Let’s give a big welcome to Blue Horse Equestrian Team. We’re happy to have you a part of our organization!
Happy birthday!
We had our first party at the barn complete with mini riding lessons, grooming lessons, coloring pages, and cupcakes! The kids all had so much fun!
8 whole years.
Scout has been my boy for 8 years. In that time I have gotten to share him with so many of you, and he is a barn favorite for sure! I've lost track now that I am not the only instructor, but my last count was that he has taken over 100 riders on their very first ride. His sweet, patient temperament had roped many into a lifelong love of horses.
Do you have any memories to share about Scout?
What do you love about him?
Limited availability, Contact Hayden Buntin to claim your spot now!
Do you have an advanced rider with the horse bug? Our advanced horse camp is the place for them! Prior riding experience is required!
Limited spots available so reserve your spot today!
Please contact Hayden for more information!
Do you have a kid with a love for horses? Our beginner horse camp is the place for them! We have a week full of fun planned and no experience is required!
Limited spots available so reserve your spot today!
Please contact Hayden for more information!
Welcome, Jordan! We are so glad to have you as part of our team!
"I had a later start into the horse industry but have dove in head first. I have always had a love for horses but was unable to ride until I was 13. Since then, I have competed in IEA, AQHA, PtHA, IEA, 4H, VOLRHA, IHSA, and ASHA events. I have competed in Hunt Seat, Western, and Ranch disciplines, but I have a huge heart for the reining and cow horse. I graduated from MTSU in 2022 with a major in Horse Science. I found a passion for teaching while helping out with beginner horse camp at my lesson barn in high school. I helped teach weekly lessons there until I graduated college in 2022. I have also taken several courses throughout my college career that helped fuel my passion for teaching. I love being able to share my love of the horse with others and watch the personal growth in my riders. I enjoy helping my riders learn how to become not just better riders but better horse people with a focus on learning from the ground up with the horse. I want to make an impact on my riders and have them find the confidence to continue to be present in the horse industry."
We still have some lesson availability, so feel free to reach out to schedule your first lesson!
Hey there, everyone! Elijah is here! He is absolutely precious and we are all doing well. I cannot thank my wonderful instructors (that's right, that's plural! I'll get you in the loop on that one soon!) enough for keeping everything running smoothly while I focus my attention right where it needs to be. ♥️
📸 FotoSinclair
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New helmet research was just released comparing brands. Check this out if you are looking to update your helmet! Remember, riding helmets expire after 5 years from the production date found printed on the inside of the helmet or sooner if left exposed to extreme temperatures, such as being left in the car.
Virginia Tech (USA) Publishes Independent Equestrian Helmet Ratings
With sponsorship from Jacqueline Mars, USHJA, USEF and USEA, Virginia Tech in the USA have rated a total of 40 equestrian helmets using the STAR evaluation system.
The impact tests evaluate a helmet's ability to reduce linear and rotational acceleration of the head from a range of head impacts a rider might experience. Helmets with more stars provide a reduction in concussion risk for these impacts compared to helmets with fewer stars.
The real surprise is that paying more doesn’t necessarily give you better protection. The top two helmets were 8x different in price!!!!
FULL RESULTS >>> https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/equestrian-helmet-ratings.html
Happy Small Business Saturday! I hope you all got to encourage some of your local small businesses today. Just wanted to hop on and say thank you to each of you for your support!
You're invited! We are excited to host our first home show, and all of our students are ready to show off what they have been working on!
Our client wait-list is growing! Looking to hire an additional instructor comfortable teaching introductory lessons through canter work. Check out the flyer for more information, and feel free to send me an email with any questions. Share with anyone you think would be a good fit!
One whole year of being full time at . The reel speaks for itself about the incredible year it has been, but I just want to reiterate how grateful I am for this sweet, generous family who cheers me on and supports me in all areas of life. ❤️
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We had so much fun getting ranchy this week! The campers didn't want to leave, so we'll have a few additions to the lesson program 😁 Stay tuned in our stories as we go for round two this week! #ridinglessons #summercamp #horsecamp #summerhorsecamp #middletn #middletennessee #horsingaround #horsebackriding #lessonhorses #worththeirweightingold
Thinking of owning a horse? Did you recently purchase a horse and want to learn more about caring for it? Do your kids love horses and you would like some foundational knowledge? Do you want hands-on learning with horses? Come join us Saturdays 1-3pm this summer! Feel free to message with questions or text Hayden at 615-767-1226. #horselessons #middletn #shelbyvilletn #murfreesborotennessee #bellbuckle #handsonlearning #getoutside #farmlife #farming #homesteading #lessonhorse #horsemanship
Happy Small Business Saturday! I hope you all got to encourage some of your local small businesses today. Just wanted to hop on and say thank you to each of you for your support! #smallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #iloveyou #shopsmall #dreamjob #thankyou #thanksgiving
One whole year of being full time at @crossingcreeksfarm . The reel speaks for itself about the incredible year it has been, but I just want to reiterate how grateful I am for this sweet, generous family who cheers me on and supports me in all areas of life. ❤️
It’s always a good day when you get to play in the sandbox! With unexpected class and horse changes, these students rolled with it all and showed wonderful horsemanship. We came away with quite a few ribbons, some really good rides, and some really great memories. Before the show a couple students got to participate in a ranch trail clinic taught by the members of the @mtsu_stock_horse_team . They had a great time and learned so much! It looks like we are going to need to add some trail obstacles to our arena set up because these kids are hooked!#mtsustockhorseteam #wilsoncountyfair #ranchriding #stockhorse #horseshow #middletn
What do you do while you drink your coffee? I'll be spending these hot days filling water buckets over and over to keep our lesson herd feeling good! #ridinglessons #lessonhorse #middletennessee #shelbyville #bellbuckle #longhotsummer
Now that I own a herd of 4, I figured it was time for this reel audio 😂 (Full admission though, I only purchased two of them and was graciously and generously gifted two.)
These girls and I had so much fun playing around with drill team exercises for the first time this week. They blew me away! They are learning how to adjust the horse's length of stride at each gait, so performing figures in unison was the perfect challenge. #challengeaccepted #drillteam #horsebackriding #ridinglesson #middletennessee #shelbyville #soproud #insync #practicemakesprogress
As promised, here are a few action shots from our most recent show! The first lessons after this show were so great for each of the students who participated. After seeing videos and pictures from their rides, we discussed areas of great improvement and made individualized goals for moving forward. 👏 #horseshow #ridinglesson #middletennessee #murfreesboro #shelbyville #actionshot #trot #hunterundersaddle #hunterpony #ranchriding #horsemanship #goals #goalsetting
My students. Goodness I am so proud of every one of them! This little crew jumped in as guinea pigs while I figured out a new online horse show series, and they gave it their all! This was a wonderful way to introduce showing to some and a great confidence boost between live shows for others. Great job everyone! #horseshow #virtual #virtualhorseshow #lessonhorse #ridinglesson #middletennessee #horsebackriding #springseries #competition #friendlycompetition #confidence #congratulations
I've gotta surprise for you! & It is not only this cute little nose to boop! With the help of my incredible husband and Elizabeth @crossingcreeksfarm , Blue Horse Riding is now online at www.bluehorseriding.com For so long, I have been teaching lessons at capacity solely by word of mouth with the recommendations of my wonderful students. But, now with the beautiful new facilities at Crossing Creeks and additional lesson horses, there are so many ways for you to get involved! Sign up on the website for our email newsletter to hear about upcoming events and activities! #pony #boop #ponykisses #ridinglesson #middletennessee #shelbyville #bignews #newsletter #horsebackriding #surprise
Can I applaud all of my adult students? Each of them - those in this little clip and those I don't have many videos of because we enjoy talking too much - deserve a round of applause for jumping in and learning new things. Some are coming back to riding after years out of the saddle, some are seeking to communicate better with their personal horses, and some are starting from the very beginning. So many people are reluctant to learn new skills for fear of making a fool of themselves. But, these riders are brave enough to step out while others sit back and dream. 👏 #backinthesaddle #learnnewthings #confidence #horsebackriding #ridinglesson #middletennessee #shelbyville #horsebackriding #horsemanship #hunterpony #ranchriding
They say that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. But, sometimes doing what we love does take a lot of work -- and that's ok! Your work can be fruitful, joyful, and impactful in so many ways. Some ways you may not even know. (P.S. watching horses take off across wide open spaces, yup, that will definitely make you feel alive) #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #wideopenspaces #gallop #loveyourwork #workhardplayhard
Meet Levi! Levi is our newest addition to the Blue Horse Riding herd. We have all fallen immediately in love with him. I am excited to share him with all my little students! Caleb, one of the boys of @crossingcreeksfarm , has jumped at the opportunity to help Levi get settled into his new home. #littlebitty #lessonpony #miniature #newfriends #toocuteforwords
Are we done with the mud, snow, and rain yet? These few warmer days here in Middle Tennessee are just teasing us for when the grass will be high and horses will be in slick summer coats. I'm sure we have another bout of winter coming for us though! P.S. Can I brag on an entire herd that comes to a whistle? They are kind of great. ❤️ #lessonhorse #horsebackriding #middletennessee #tennesseeweather #falsespring #fakespring #warmerweather #bringonspring #shelbyville #shelbyvilletn
😂😂 I think I need to do a personality reel for every horse in our lesson program. This would definitely be Izzy's! #allthesnacks #whatwaist #bigbooty #shethicc #lessonhorse #ridinglesson #middletennessee #shelbyville
Because I just figured out how to share Instagram Reels to Facebook, here you go! 😆 Wrapping up 2021 and so excited for all that 2022 has to bring the Blue Horse Riding crew! I am so thankful for the community the Lord has surrounded me with and the way He has been at work opening doors I couldn't have even imagined. 2021 was a big year full of transitions-- ya know, just getting married and moving my business in the same month. Yet, He gave me so much peace and joy through it all! I am grateful for you all! See you next year! #shelbyville #ridinglesson #2021wrapped #2021 #newyear #2022 #blessedandgrateful #community #horseshow #ranchriding #hunterundersaddle #lessonhorse
What excites you? Yes, I love to see my students post the trot on the correct diagonal, canter a beautiful 20 meter circle, or jump a full course. But, the smiles you see in these clips, that's what I'm after. Conversations about Jesus, life, and future goals while cleaning tack on a rainy day. Overcoming obstacles and and finding so much confidence on the other side. Deepening relationships and influencing lives in ways that carry on outside the arena. These are the things that excite me. #rainyday #rainydaythoughts #doinglifetogether #togetherisbetter #confidence #community #horsebackriding #ridinglesson #lessonhorse #shelbyville #middletennessee
