Frisky Foal Acres

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Frisky Foal Acres

Professional Western riding lessons and English instruction. In 2004, Raemie was crowned the Sonoita Rodeo Queen. In 2005 Raemie moved to Mannheim, Germany.

Meet the Instructor

Owner/Instructor: Raemie Sullins
Raemie has been riding horses for over 30 years. Her junior years of riding consisted of competing in local playdays in barrel racing and polebending, which quickly turned into a thirst for more knowledge. At age 16 Raemie earned her exercise rider's license from the Arizona Department of Racing and galloped race horses on the racetrack for thr

ee years. In her free time Raemie attended multiple clinics and workshops with horse trainer and leading clinician, Buck Brannaman. Brannaman's philosophy of handling horses is based on classical concepts from the vaquero tradition, which work with the horse's nature and use an understanding of how horses think and communicate-- Raemie uses these skills to help students work confidently and responsively with their equine partner. She continued along the road of competitive rodeo, and received a scholarship from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) for breakaway roping. While stationed overseas, her love of riding branched out to English riding, jumping, and dressage. She continued to rodeo in her spare time with the European Rodeo Cowboy's Association (ERCA). In 2005 she was crowned the Barrel Racing and Polebending Champion of the ERCA (Mannheim/Darmstadt chapter). In 2019, Raemie earned her Master's Degree in Information Technology. Today she splits her time between her full-time job and her hobby of teaching riding lessons. She enjoys helping her students find their confidence and develop their ability to work with their equine partners.

11/11/2024

Happy Veteran’s Day!

09/22/2024

Happy Fall!

09/11/2024

https://youtu.be/ABM7izRP1bw?si=g3YmJ8PuHK5RjpCP

The anniversary of 9/11 is always emotional and makes hearts heavy.

09/04/2024

Bravery, courage & commitment. 💪🏼

09/01/2024

Fall Horse Show pictures! Prints will be handed out at lessons :)

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09/01/2024

The 5th annual Fall Horse Show is in the books! I would like to thank all the parents for their dedication and support ☺️ Students— thank you for all your hard work! ☺️
Congratulations to everyone on a job well done!

For the past three years the High Point Champion on the Competiton Team has won a buckle.

2022- Isobel Crouch
2023- Lucia Kjolsrude
2024- Aari Jackson

Next year I would like to have buckles for the High Point Champion in each division, not just for competition team. Entry fees for the show would be more costly. Parents, what are your thoughts? So far it’s looking like more buckles for next year!

08/26/2024

George is feeling much better after having two teeth pulled this morning!

08/20/2024

The Fall Horse Show is next weekend! Grab your limited edition shirts! Order forms will be available at the show! Designs pictured below. We must sell at least 10 shirts for the order to be submitted.

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08/06/2024

08/04/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with

08/04/2024

Now offering private English jumping lessons with immediate openings on your own horse!

Juli has moved here from France, where she grew up riding English and has been jumping for the past 13 years.

Pictured is Aari and Maddie’s very first jumping lesson with major improvements in both pony and rider!

06/26/2024

They are never just RIDING SCHOOL PONIES❤️🐴

One day you may move onto bigger, fancier horses, but never forget the school horse who made you, as without them, you wouldn’t be able to ride anything at all.

The patient soul that tolerated your bouncing while you figured out how to sit the trot.

The kind mare that didn’t walk off when you stumbled up the mounting block, trying to get your foot in the stirrup.

The sweet gelding that picked up the trot even though your body was telling him to do the exact opposite.

The saintly angel that never spooked, which was a dam good thing because your balance was precarious at best.

Too often we forget where we came from. We move on to the next chapter in our lives and say, “Oh my gosh, I’m learning so much! I’m going so far! I could never do this kind of thing on that old school horse!”

But infact you could, you were just not ready to do all these things back then.

But that school horse gave you the confidence to move forward. That school horse took care of you in all respects and allowed you to take the time you needed to find your way. You couldn’t have become the rider you are today without that riding school horse, always remember to love them unconditionally for our riding school horses are what help start your dream, make dreams come true and get you ready for those bigger dreams 🐴

06/26/2024

We welcomed a new face to the herd today: Razzle! She is Maddie’s baby and is here for training!

06/26/2024

Such a beautiful night ❤️

05/25/2024

We had to say goodbye to our best lesson mare yesterday. I cannot articulate how much Sunny meant to us; not just the lesson program, but to our family. She will be greatly missed 🌈

To all our students: I wish there was something I could say to dampen the feelings and sadness, but we’re going to have to get through this together. I am truly sorry. I know you lost more than a riding partner, you lost a friend. 💔

Address

1749 East Yaqui Street
Sierra Vista, AZ
85650

Telephone

+15202278693

Website

HTTPS://muckmonkey.wixsite.com/frisky-foal-acres

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