Enter here!!! https://bentcreekfarmeventing.wordpress.com Alex started her equestrian journey in 1989 in her hometown of Casper, WY where she grew up taking lessons and as an active member of Tri-State Dressage and Combined Training Association. She was fortunate to regularly clinic with some incredible horsemen like Robin Hahn, Grant Schneidman, Janet Foy, Kristi Wysocki, and Debbie Rodriguez. She competed at the JR/YR Regional Team Championships where she was a part of the reserve champion team as well as taking home the individual Reserve Championship on her self-trained Arabian, Bay, at 1st Level in 1998.In 2001, Alex moved to the Midwest where she attended college at Iowa State, riding on their Equestrian team and working at the ISU horse breeding farm as she went through college.Post college, after getting her career off the ground, she changed from casually riding on the weekends to working on some of her lifelong riding goals including: getting her USDF bronze, medal, riding at the Prelim level of eventing, and becoming a dressage judge—all things she has been fortunate to accomplish in the years since.In 2023, Alex graduated with distinction from USDF’s L Program and enjoys judging schooling shows, teaching clinics, and finding ways to give back to the grassroots of the sport.Alex is most passionate about the teaching portion of the sport and loves having the opportunity to help riders reach their goals or improve their overall performance.
Magico gives this bucket his seal of approval ✅#lusitano #magico #funnyhorse
Behind the scenes of getting video! All hail the mighty golf cart 🙌....#sunset #gallop #sunsetride #behindthescenes #farmlife #equestrainlife #equestrian #boringhashtags #fyp
New season, same amazing tack setup! Still loving the Millbrook Leathers Freedom bridle on Cali and very happy to report she is still much happier without a noseband! We’ve been testing the bridle out a little more recently… any idea what we’re up to? 👀 #bridle #freedom #trust #partnership #horse #eventing #outdoors #farmlife
Channeling our inner @theiowahawkeyes while practicing the extended trot with Magico! This horse is absolutely incredible 😍 Starting to put all the pieces together, sound on for the pep talk from coach Pooley 📣...#dressage #hawkeyes #iowa #horse #sunset #workhardplayhard #fyp #farm #farmlife #equestrian #equestrainlife
Enjoyed a lovely hack after the eclipse, taking full advantage of the beautiful weather ☀️ Were you able to see the eclipse? It was so cool! #solareclipse #hack #outdoors #horse #legday
Quick hack after a great dressage ride 🥰 #field #outdoors #birdschirping #asmr #dressage #fun
So ready for horse show weekend! Yesterday we got everything loaded and horses hauled to Kirkwood so the kids have time to settle in and also serve as a trial run for the recognized shows later this year. So far everything is running smoothly and ponies are happy!#horseshow #letsgo #springbreak #dressage #horses #prepared #havefun
Mic’d up with Magico is officially beginning! We’ll be sharing short clips from each ride that will be educational , funny, and who knows what else 😉 We love this series, and you can see the whole video on Patreon for Slaughter 2 Success to also support the rescue horses! So excited for this collab between the farm and the rescue! ...#mic #video #dressage #humor #comedy #funny #training #horsetraining #tips #educational #equestrian #horsetraining #horsetrainer #equestrainlife
A magical day with Magico means some happy dances before riding in the outdoor! Hard not to be happy sitting on an incredibly talented goofball, riding outside in the sunshine, and with good music in your ears! He was wonderful for his first ride outside, can’t wait to share the footage from Micd up with Magico! ..#magico #dressage #horsetrainer #happy #outside #outdoors #horse #equestrian #goodlife #fyp #magic #equestrainlife #fancy #fancypants #adventure
You learn while laughing ❤️ While creating this reel it struck me how interesting it was that throughout 6 videos, each over a minute long, there is a constant. A constant of positivity, encouragement, laughter. So often you overhear a lesson and hear harsh words, yelling, repetitive messages that have no meaning, and at the end both rider and horse are demoralized and defeated. You don’t learn well when you are anxious, and neither does your horse. I’m not just saying that….there’s plenty of scientific evidence behind this (more on that later). We want to build you up. We are thrilled that you want to learn, to do better. We want to show you how amazing you are. You are doing great, and we want to help you do even better. We are a team, and together we will flourish 🥰 Morgan has put in so much work with grit and determination, and you can tell by the difference in her riding. We’re so excited for show season to start so we can share what we’ve been up to while we’ve been quietly working hard! Let’s go 2024 ✨ .....#workhardplayhard #dressage #positivity #training #coaching #teaching #learning #horsetrainer #horses #fyp #foryoupage #equestrian #equestrainlife #fun #laughter
For your viewing pleasure, and some farm #asmr , Cali vs the zipper containing treats 🤣 This went on for a while longer but you get the idea 😂#caliente #clevergirl #treats #funnyhorse
