Blue Horse Riding, LLC

08/18/2024

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!

06/01/2024

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 !

04/17/2024

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!

03/26/2024

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!

02/14/2024

All the little ways you can show care for your horse or a lesson horse 💙

01/21/2024

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

12/13/2023

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 ♥️

Gifts for the Horses - Amazon Gift List -

12/11/2023

Thank you so much to those who have supported the Blue Horse Equestrian Team!

11/16/2023

If you are not already, follow our Equestrian Team page as we jump into our first year showing with YEDA!

10/20/2023

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

08/17/2023

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!

08/06/2023

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!

08/01/2023

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?

04/28/2023

Limited availability, Contact Hayden Buntin to claim your spot now!

03/28/2023

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!

03/27/2023

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!

03/14/2023

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!

01/25/2023

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

01/10/2023

Come ride with us!

12/08/2022

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

11/26/2022

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!

10/17/2022

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!

10/10/2022

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!

10/09/2022

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. ❤️

09/29/2022