Great Scot Riding & Training

12/22/2024

Public service announcement: never, ever have an agenda when it comes to horses !! What we want, is not always in line with what they want. I talked alot this week in lessons about "your joy meter" , if it's not getting filled you need to reevaluate. We are involved with these animals because we love them, it should not be because we have something to prove. If it's not ABOUT THE HORSE than it is for the wrong reasons. Today was a great example. Took a small, brave group to a show. The temp's were 34 with snow flurries, the venue was running way behind on schedule and after trotting around in the "warmup" ring my students came up to me and said We are good 👍, we can go home 🤣🤣🥶👌 the point is, it doesn't make us any less of an equestrian if the end result is not a ribbon or a clear round. The fact that they got up, got dressed, trailered an hour away and rode was enough for that day

12/17/2024

The annual Great Scot Riding & Training Christmas party at the beautiful Woodbrook Farm Vineyard went off last night !! Got almost no pictures because we were having too much fun. I am so very grateful for all the wonderful people in this village. Thank you to my mom and dad who are always so gracious with their time and attention to my clients ( they are nicer than I am 😆) thank you each and everyone of you who came out, participated in the activities and for spoiling me with your wonderful gifts. So thoughtful 💕

12/16/2024

Couple of licky lick licks on this cold day. Not sure why the cement slab was so yummy today but.... here we are. They make me smile. This is our quarter horse crew Oakley, Johnny and Cooper is refereeing from the background 🤣🤣

12/13/2024

Reminder !!!! If you haven't RSVP'D to Christmas party on Monday evening please do so this week. It is a catered event and I need a head count. Invite is on the events section. Thank you

12/10/2024

A little behind on the unicorns Christmas Wish List, but many of you have been asking so here goes. These are some things the unicorns need and or use on the daily: black cotton lead ropes, gelly curry combs, mane and tail brushes (not Oster brand), Show Sheen, Durasol, Effol hoof moisturizer and COOKIES!!
Things the unicorns could use but don't always have the funds for are : chiropractic adjustments (150), massage (75), new halters when older ones need replacement (only leather or rope, don't use nylon) , anything from Mary's Botanicals (www.marysbotanicals.com)
Thank you for loving these horses, they are special in every way and thrive at their job when students truly love them, not only by giving them scratches and cookies but by riding well, striving to be stronger, more balanced !! ❤️ Merry Christmas from the Great Scot Crew

11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Great Scot Riding & Training!! So thankful to all of our clients who choose to come to our beautiful slice of heaven and train and enjoy learning what these beautiful animals have to teach us ❤️❤️

11/28/2024

What horrible, terrible, wonderful person left these in the barn yesterday!!!?? My favorite 😋😋

11/27/2024

Huge believer in small business networking!! And when you find good ones shout praise from the roof tops because that's how they will stay in business. So Knights Branch Farm hands down one of the most professional gals you'll meet !! Paula does impeccable work, turnaround is prompt and communication is a 10. She gets our blankets cleaned , repaired and waterproofed and returns them in easy to use bags. So in the spring I'm ready to stuff them full of dirty blankies and send back.... oh and extra bonus points, she's British so everything sounds better when she calls 🤣🤣🇬🇧

11/25/2024

Our hay shed becomes a disaster from week to week !! So every other month we commit to cleaning it all out. It's quite the task, we usually throw the "good scrap" out in the pastures and sweep all the nasty out than we blow all the nests and cobwebs. It definitely helps keep unwanted pests away. But whew not great for the sinuses. cleanliness

11/22/2024

A little Harriet update, she's been doing really well. Gaining weight each week ! We moved into a new paddock today, has a slight hill to it and some pretend grass in it 😆 I can't tell you how much joy this little mare brings me personally. She's so so sweet. Has a very quiet thankful demeanor. I get excited to take her on her walks, she's just wonderful to be around. Next in her program is building muscles , so we are beginning to walk 15 min a day around the property. We are also starting to stand on balance blocks to work on core strength 💪

11/21/2024

We have been working our butt's off this month with building core strength and balance with no stirrups !! As we transition into the colder months the boss lady and her family are taking some time to relax, rewind and recharge. Please note no lessons starting on the 30th-9th. ALL LESSONS WILL RESUME BEGINNING ON TUESDAY THE 10TH.

11/17/2024

Started the winter series off today at the lovely Beverly Equestrian took a small group to go play and boy did they kick butt!!! Of course hanging out with our friends Bayberry Riding Center always makes it double fun. Arlen made his debut on the little HONE-y, Tango !! So much fun, even came home with a blue ribbon. Kendra and sweet Cupano Z put in the most solid round. Turner AC and her talented boy Fash flew around the 2'6 in great form. Great job guys

11/12/2024

Starting the week off with big smiles from our beloved boy, Louie. Going to be chilly this week so hopefully this pic warms you up ❤️❤️

11/04/2024

This clip shows our new custom nameplates for the unicorns gear made by one of my very talented clients Brian Mahoney I wish I could tag him !!! They are so beautiful and exactly what I wanted. This clip also shows what's waiting for everyone this week 😉😄👍

11/01/2024

My mini is the cutest CUTEST mini in all the land !! Dapper Dax says it's turkey month, so he got his Turkey hat on today to ring in the Fall season 🍁🍂🍃🍁🍂

10/23/2024

Finally opened up the back pasture, thanks to Beau and his dad visiting from WI!! Ponies get some new places to roam this winter and the front pastures will get to rest and get reseeded.

10/20/2024

Harvest Party was so fun !! Costumes get better every year and I can't tell you how refreshing it is to just visit with my parents and kiddos and not be on a time crunch or teaching. Thank you all who came and participated. We had so much fun.

10/17/2024

Going into the weekend with this mindset my ducklings 🐥

When you stop to think it through, the grit, perseverance and courage you have built through the majority of your toughest days have actually helped you achieve so many of your biggest accomplishments. 🏆

📋 Take a pen and a piece of paper and think some of them through… Ask yourself what mental and physical skills you developed through your hardest challenges. The jumps you missed at, the bad weather you rode through, the wild energy your horse had on a January day - there will be many hard moments to choose from, but then also many skills to list. Take note of the milestones you hit and goals you achieved after you struggled, I bet you will find more than you expect. 🎖️