Bailey's horsemanship training

07/04/2025

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10/31/2024

So you want to be part of the horse community…?

You buy a $1000 nag? You’ll be beat by the $100,000 horse with a top tier pedigree.

You spend $100,000 on a horse with an elite set of papers? You’ll be beat by the neighbors pasture pullout.

The horses competing at the top levels require thousands of dollars per year to keep them sound, while the kids playday horse with one leg in the grave never seems to come up lame.

You compete on your horse barefoot? You obviously don’t love your horse enough to get a set of shoes on him.

You shoe all the way around? How awful are you that you don’t let him compete naturally.

Spend $600 per week at the feed store and $20,000 annually at the vet, and someone out there is going to claim you neglect your horse.

You spent last week’s full paycheck to buy a saddle at the pawn shop? Be ready for the judgmental glances in the warmup pen because you didn’t go buy the newest and best tack money can buy.

Your horse is a week overdue for a trim, and the whispers fly about your horses feet.

It’s arguments about split reins vs closed reins, bit vs bitless, spurs and whips, what saddle is best, the best pad, you should blanket your horse/no, he has a thick coat, English vs Western, which breed of horse you should buy, polos vs boots, apparently segways at equine events and now- terminology on if a horse is an “own or direct son” of a stallion, and the list is neverending…

It’s unfortunately not what it used to be, and it seems now that so many will step on your neck to give them a leg up or make themselves look better. Everyone seems to be an expert and nobody is willing to be a beginner. If you make a mistake while learning, you’re hung out to dry and instead of a kind word of advice, you’re judged.

Too many folks are in this to make a quick buck, and not because they actually love the animal. They’ll lie, cheat, and drug a horse to make a fast sale or win a check.

The best advice to anyone wanting to join the horse world- get some thick skin if you plan to be a part of this industry. Never stop learning or growing. You lose more than you win and not everyone is here to support you.

While this isn’t a sunshine and rainbows post, it’s sadly a factual one. Nevertheless, I am VERY very thankful for my small, tight circle that ALWAYS supports💖

- Jenny Goodnight

10/05/2024

Showing horses is not for everyone. It’s long days and even shorter nights it’s putting eight hours in at your job then going to the barn and putting in a few more. It’s learning to speak a completely different language with your partner who happens to be 1500 pounds. it’s crying when you win and smiling when you don’t. It’s hoping that the judges see your hard work but understanding if they don’t. You then go home and you work harder. it’s learning to lose gracefully and win humbly. It’s put your horse and it’s health first. It’s being just a little bit more brave than you are scared and doing it anyway.
This is not a sport you pick up and lay down. it’s a lifestyle.  it’s being thankful for every ride you have because there might not be a next one. It’s not for the faint of heart. Success in this sport it’s not measured in trophies and ribbons alone, but also in memories and lifelong friendships. It’s working hard to make each stride better then the last. It’s hearing things about yourself and your horse that is like a knife to the heart. It’s being at a show, and wondering if you even belong there. It’s dedication and learning not to quit, no matter what.

What keeps us there is the love of the sport and horses. The benefits far outweigh the negative if you can handle it and The rewards are amazing. Not sure who said this - “The end is not the reward; the path you take, the emotions that course through you as you grasp life - that is the reward”.
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09/08/2024

THANK YOU from the bottom of many hearts to everyone who shared our posts about my 4hers missing pony, hauled horses out to ride & look for her, brought 4wheelers out to look, brought drones to look, walked tons of miles of trails/ bushes looking for her, prayed for us, called, texted, kept us in your thoughts!
IT WORKED‼️
Sunrise has been to the vet who treated her gashes on back legs (had to deride the wound to heal) , packed & wrapped, gave tetanus shot, antibiotic & pain meds.
She is otw home for some well deserved love, food & tlc!
THANK YOU‼️
I love that so many people came together to spread the word about her & know from the bottom of my heart, I so appreciate all yalls help💕

09/08/2024

PAINT PONY HAS BEEN FOUND‼️‼️

09/06/2024

New flyer , one of our 4h moms made up

09/06/2024

PONY IS STILL MISSING‼️
White & brown 13.3h pony missing/stolen early morning hours of Thursday 9/5 in Pittsylvania / Halifax County Va (between Danville & South Boston) off Rock Springs Rd, Basically behind Cloverdale Farm on rt 58.
We have a devastated 12 yr looking for their best friend. Pony is not familiar with this area. Friendly, easy to catch.
PLEASE CALL 434 579 4537 OR 434 210 0877 if see her
She is NOT the paint at Campbell County animal control