Kelli Paulson Horsemanship

11/26/2023

It's getting dark early - here is a great barn project!

www.buildtrailobstacles.com

Learn How to Build Simple Trail Obstacles for Horses. Course design theory, trail obstacles ideas, dimensions, instructions and building plans. 74 page book

11/26/2023

Dear Cowgirl,

Quit waiting to wear the dress for a “special occasion.”

Waking up is a special occasion.

Drink the nice coffee.
Burn the expensive candle and stop worrying if it’s the right time or place.

Go to the roping.
Eat the steak.
Build a blanket fort to watch old John Wayne films from.
Wear the pink lipstick you’ve been hemming and hawing about, & text your hubby something outrageous this afternoon.
Keep him on his toes.

Go back to school.
Take a class, learn a new skill.
Challenge yourself.
Admit when you’re wrong.
Help a stranger.
Dance like an idiot in the kitchen.
Buy a record player and refuse “bro-country,”
Buy the fellow outside the cafe on Sunday breakfast sometime.

We’re not here for a long time, & everything is temporary.
But life is beautiful, and so are you.

Now get out there and live. ©adrianbbrannan 💕



Find the Dear Cowgirl books here: www.buckaroogirl.com

11/18/2023

Public
Public
What If You Could Strengthen Your Relationship
With God And Your Horse
At The Same Time?

THE HOOKING ON WORKSHOP IS FOR WOMEN WHO LOVE JESUS AND HORSES.

Do you want.....to be closer to God?..your horse to choose to be with you?

Then then the Hooking On to God workshop is for you!

Get the details:

Sales Page

11/02/2023

The "X" Grid Exercise

This exercise is included in VTRC #34 because...

It teaches you and your horse to remain straight in transitions, approaches to obstacles, and in lead changes.

If your horse is not paying attention, add a halt and back in the corridor.

I like to use anticipation to my advantage. Do the same transition is the same place until you experience some improvement, then change it up a bit.

If your horse gets tense or anxious, walk away for a bit, then come back and try again.

Straight transitions and approaches make a better impression with the judge and raise your scores.
Use this exercise to add some finesse to your obstacles!
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This exercise is incorporated into Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #34! The patterns for this challenge will give you some great practice. Get the details here: www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com​
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November 14th - I will be posting more details about the benefits of this exercise and how to use it to improve your horsemanship in the Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Membership. If you would like to join - sign up here: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership

10/18/2023

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #34 is Open!

It's fun! Join Us!

Enter our Virtual Trail Rider Challenge - Enter to receive a Course Map, set up a course, make a video and submit it for judging!

10/12/2023

Scavenger Hunt Prize #12

$25 Gift Certificate for PEMF Therapy
Omaha, NE Area

Painted Sky PEMF Therapy LLC
Hope Crago, Certified PEMF Practitioner

Have you ever heard of PEMF Therapy for yourself or your animal?
PEMF Therapy is great for recharging damaged cells within the body to help your body stimulate its own healing processes naturally with no down time!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/PaintedSkyPEMF/

10/12/2023

Scavenger Hunt Prize #9

“How to Build Simple Trail Obstacles” Book
Written by Kelli Paulson

Learn How to Build Simple Trail Obstacles!

Plus, it gives you lots of information to help you get started with trail obstacles.

www.BuildTrailObstacles.com

Horse trainer

10/12/2023

Scavenger Hunt Prize #4, 5, 6, 7

4 Purina Coupons- $25 off one bag of Purina horse feed.
4 people will each receive one coupon.

From: Brandi Salestrom, Purina Sales Specialists
Link: https://www.facebook.com/PurinaSalesSpecialistBrandiSalestrom

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SCAVENGER HUNT DETAILS

Virtual Fall Scavenger Hunt ! Complete activities that will encourage you to spend time with your horse and try a few new things over a two week period while taking pictures documenting your adventures and submit photos to be entered into a prize drawing. This event will occur in a Facebook group.

The Official Start is Friday, 10/13/23.
You will receive your list of 20 tasks and search items about 8:00 am CST on Friday, 10/13/23.
You will also receive details about how to submit your photos (selfie type photos) and answers.

The Scavenger Hunt Closes Thursday, 11/2/23 at Noon CST.
Friday, 11/3/23 at 7:00pm CST we will have a Zoom party & prize drawing!

PRIZES
The award winners list will be emailed to everyone who entered Saturday morning.
Everyone who completes the tasks gets a decal and medal in the mail and will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes will be announced over the next week.

TO ENTER
The Scavenger Hunt is Free to Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Members
This is our October Fun Activity!
Join Today: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership
TOH members only need to fill out the entry form. They will receive the link by email.

ENTRY FEE to enter the Scavenger Hunt only is $35.
Pay to Enter: https://sowl.co/s/8Niiv

Have fun with your horse!
Kelli

10/11/2023

Scavenger Hunt Prize #3
Fearless Horse - Moon Sparks Necklace
Item donated: https://moonsparksllc.com/product/fearless-horse/
📷
Moonsparks LLC is a small business I created a few years ago.
It’s a gift shop, and promotes also my art and photography.
The gift shop carries candles, jewelry and downloadable art.
It’s the website moonsparksllc.com
The website moonsparks.net shows my art and photography. Contact information is posted on both websites.
LINKS
Web sites:https://moonsparksllc.com
https://www.moonsparks.net/
https://www.facebook.com/MoonSparksGiftShop
https://www.facebook.com/bookandblog
Instagram:

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SCAVENGER HUNT DETAILS
Virtual Fall Scavenger Hunt ! Complete activities that will encourage you to spend time with your horse and try a few new things over a two week period while taking pictures documenting your adventures and submit photos to be entered into a prize drawing. This event will occur in a Facebook group.
The Official Start is Friday, 10/13/23.
You will receive your list of 20 tasks and search items about 8:00 am CST on Friday, 10/13/23.
You will also receive details about how to submit your photos (selfie type photos) and answers.
The Scavenger Hunt Closes Thursday, 11/2/23 at Noon CST.
Friday, 11/3/23 at 7:00pm CST we will have a Zoom party & prize drawing!
PRIZES
The award winners list will be emailed to everyone who entered Saturday morning.
Everyone who completes the tasks gets a decal and medal in the mail and will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes will be announced over the next week.
TO ENTER
The Scavenger Hunt is Free to Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Members
This is our October Fun Activity!
Join Today: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership
TOH members only need to fill out the entry form. They will receive the link by email.
ENTRY FEE to enter the Scavenger Hunt only is $35.
Pay to Enter: https://sowl.co/s/8Niiv
Have fun with your horse!
Kelli

10/10/2023

Scavenger Hunt Prize #2

1 massage customized massage session (45-75 minutes in length) in the Omaha or Fremont, NE area. This prize will be awarded to someone in the Omaha/Fremont area.

From: RESTORING BALANCE EQUINE SERVICES

Restoring Balance Equine Services provides certified & insured equine massage and kinesiology taping services in the Fremont & Omaha metro area. We are here to ensure your horse's comfort, well-being, and peak performance. We understand the profound connection between horse and rider, and we are passionate about enhancing your horse's quality of life.

page: https://www.facebook.com/RestoringBalanceEquine?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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SCAVENGER HUNT DETAILS

Virtual Fall Scavenger Hunt ! Complete activities that will encourage you to spend time with your horse and try a few new things over a two week period while taking pictures documenting your adventures and submit photos to be entered into a prize drawing. This event will occur in a Facebook group.

The Official Start is Friday, 10/13/23.
You will receive your list of 20 tasks and search items about 8:00 am CST on Friday, 10/13/23.
You will also receive details about how to submit your photos (selfie type photos) and answers.

The Scavenger Hunt Closes Thursday, 11/2/23 at Noon CST.
Friday, 11/3/23 at 7:00pm CST we will have a Zoom party & prize drawing!

PRIZES
The award winners list will be emailed to everyone who entered Saturday morning.
Everyone who completes the tasks gets a decal and medal in the mail and will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes will be announced over the next week.

TO ENTER
The Scavenger Hunt is Free to Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Members
This is our October Fun Activity!
Join Today: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership
TOH members only need to fill out the entry form. They will receive the link by email.

ENTRY FEE to enter the Scavenger Hunt only is $35.
Pay to Enter: https://sowl.co/s/8Niiv

Have fun with your horse!
Kelli

Horse trainer

10/09/2023

Scavenger Hunt Prize #1

This luxury Padded Halter Set offers superior comfort for your horse with its Premium Hermann Oak leather and supple metallic purple padding. The anatomical crownpiece features an additional layer of padding for extra comfort. It also comes with a 12 foot clinician style yacht rope lead with a popper. While the regular horse size ensures it is adjustable for all sizes. With its detailed purple stitching throughout, enjoy a look that is as stylish as it is practical.

Notice the high quality of this halter! I am super impressed (and a bit jealous that I can’t win one.)

FROM - ROYAL LEGACY
Specializing in Baroque horse tack, bitless bridles, celtic tack, custom horse bridles, custom dog collars, and more!
www.royallegacyleather.com

10/09/2023

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10/02/2023

Each month we have a fun activity in the Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Membership.

This month it is THE BRIDGE BUILDING BUNDLE!

The Bridge Building Bundle is FREE in the membership until October 14.
I encourage you to join and get your bundle: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership

The BRIDGE BUILDING BUNDLE features 6 bridge plans:
Instructions and measurements to build:
1. Basic Bridge
2. 10' Teeter Totter
3. Rolling Bridge
4. Long Skinny Bridge
5. Square Bridge
6. Water Box

For September, we worked on our Sending Skills. Sending builds so much confidence in our horse. I felt this bridge bundle was the perfect way to end the topic.

We also covered Basic Groundwork Skills 101. There are 5 foundation skills that everything we do well with our horse are based on. As we progress in the membership, we will go more in-depth on these topics.

In October, we will learn about :
October 3: Forward Freely (Riding)
October 10: De-Spooking (In-Hand)

I really hope you can join us!

Kelli

Sign up here: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership

Trail Obstacles Fanatics - Learn how to improve your horsemanship using trail obstacles! Online horse lessons taught by Kelli Paulson, Kelli Horsemanship.

09/25/2023

Trail Rider Chall...
Trail Rider Chall...

Rules
I am excited for the Clinic and Trail Rider Challenge at Prairie Rose Arena (just North of Des Moines, IA) this weekend!

Saturday is all about Trail Obstacles and foundation horsemanship skills. Get clear on your body language and cues plus grow in confidence.

Saturday evening - TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE - come and compete or come to watch!

Sunday we put those foundation skills to work with Gates, Drags and Flags plus Canter Work in the afternoon.

Just a two spots left.hope to see you there!

Kelli

09/08/2023

Do you love trail obstacles?

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #33 is open.

Sign up & receive an entry packet with a setup guide and patterns to practice. Then make a video and submit it for judging and individual feedback. Your video does not need to be perfect. It's about making progress.

The patterns include horsemanship mixed with trail obstacles. The challenge will give you purpose to your riding this month.

Join us!

www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com

Horse trainer

09/07/2023

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #33 is open!

Have fun at home with your horse while improving your horsemanship.

For more details or to register go to:

Enter our Virtual Trail Rider Challenge - Enter to receive a Course Map, set up a course, make a video and submit it for judging!

09/06/2023

The Trail Obstacle Horsemanship membership is open!!!

Trail Obstacles Fanatics - Learn how to improve your horsemanship using trail obstacles! Online horse lessons taught by Kelli Paulson, Kelli Horsemanship.

09/02/2023

Unit 1 Content Release Dates!
I hope you can join us.

SIGN UP INFO: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership---founding-members-special/?fbclid=IwAR0uV4uFP0K0uYGRO88YN7GcDeWffNUuARzhJP1SQnvB3v52uToQTBWWD7U

09/02/2023

IN-PERSON EVENT
Mini Clinic & Trail Rider Challenge at Dana's, Milford, NE
Sept 23, 2023
This is a fun, low-pressure, relaxed day with A LOT of trail obstacles.
Come and have fun with your horse!

Horse trainer

08/31/2023

Just a few spots left…

08/22/2023

The deadline to sign up for the 2023 Nebraska State Fair EXTREME TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to August 24th!

Signup NOW: https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/equine-exhibitors/

Ride TWO full courses - then the top 10 go to the finals.

08/17/2023

Are you a Trail Obstacle Enthusiast?

Would you like to learn more about the horsemanship and skills that make trail obstacles easy?

Do you want to use your trail obstacles better?

Check out: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership---founding-members-special/?fbclid=IwAR0uV4uFP0K0uYGRO88YN7GcDeWffNUuARzhJP1SQnvB3v52uToQTBWWD7U

Trail Obstacles Fanatics - Learn how to improve your horsemanship using trail obstacles! Online horse lessons taught by Kelli Paulson, Kelli Horsemanship.

08/15/2023

I have been working on this project for awhile...here it is...announcing the

TRAIL OBSTACLE HORSEMANSHIP MEMBERSHIP

It is now open to Founding Members who will help me add the finishing touches before the official opening September 2.
If you want to have input to shape this membership, please click on the link, find out more, and join me on this journey!

https://kelli.samcart.com/products/trail-obstacle-membership---founding-members-special/

You can cancel at anytime. :)

Trail Obstacles Fanatics - Learn how to improve your horsemanship using trail obstacles! Online horse lessons taught by Kelli Paulson, Kelli Horsemanship.

08/09/2023

Fall Clinic at Prairie Rose Arena
TRC on Saturday evening.
Always a great event.
Registration is filling fast...

08/07/2023

Did you know about TRAIL OBSTACLE THURSDAY?

I send out a trail obstacle tip, idea or exercise by email on Thursdays.

You can sign up here: https://thoughtful-crafter-4163.ck.page/4bba320abe

Last week we talked about "Winding the Clock".
This Thursday I will add a few more tips!

Horse trainer

08/03/2023

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #32 is open!

If you love trail obstacles, you will love this!

Improve your Horsemanship using Trail Obstacles.
Know what to practice (and get some great practice even if you don't submit a video)
Practice at home. Make a video. Submit it for ribbons and prizes.

Details and Registration at: www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com
Join our Facebook group - it's a great community - www.Facebook.com/groups/trailriderchallenge

Enter our Virtual Trail Rider Challenge - Enter to receive a Course Map, set up a course, make a video and submit it for judging!

07/19/2023

EXTREME TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE
at the Nebraska State Fair!

This is a lot of fun! Everyone rides 2 courses (at least 24 obstacles) then the top 10 riders advance to the finals in the evening (12 more obstacles).
It is trail obstacle heaven!

MARK YOUR CALENDER - Registration open soon.

07/19/2023

UPCOMING TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE EVENTS!
July 9 - Bar Star Arena - Lincoln, NE
August 30 - Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE
September 23 - at Dana's, Milford, NE

07/01/2023

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #31 is open!
Learn to use TRAIL OBSTACLES to improve your HORSEMANSHIP!
Details at www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com

Event Calendar & Registration HOW TO BUILD SIMPLE TRAIL OBSTACLES Get the Book! LEARN THE FOUNDATION.LOVE THE RESULTS! Virtual Clinic! VIRTUALTRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE Join the Fun! Event Calendar & Registration Kelli Horsemanship + Training with Trail Obstacles Welcome! Do you want a broke, confident,....

07/01/2023

July 1 Clinic & TRC at Dana's- It is too muddy!
POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW
Sunday, July 2
Message me if you need details or want to join us!

06/28/2023

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Mini Clinic with Kelli Paulson + TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE

Mini Clinic Topic: DRAGGING
Theme: Red, White & Blue
NEW: PASTURE COURSE!
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This is a fun, easy going, low stress event.

10:00am Clinic - Dragging (90 minutes)
Lunch - Bring a something to share
1:00pm - Trail Rider Challenge
+ 1 Playground Course
+ 1 PASTURE COURSE (New!)
+ 1 Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Course

Divisions: Youth, Novice & Experienced

Prizes & Ribbons

$85 All Day - Adults, $50 Youth

To register - text Kelli: 402-889-6042
Dana: 402-643 - 4313

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Horse trainer

06/11/2023

We just finished a great clinic at Prairie Rose Arena by Elkhart Iowa. I just want to thank everyone who came and rode. I had a great time meeting each one of you.

Results from the Saturday evening Trail Rider Challenge:

Open:
1. Kristi Powers
2. Sondra Feldstein
3. Kelsey Mussman
4. Kolby Freeman
5. Liz Heitshusen

Amateur:
1. Morgan Pfaff
2. Christy Fields
3. Lindsay Evans
4. Rodney Reinertson
5. Carrie Aldrich

Young Horse:
1. Jillian Millikan

Youth:
1. Reina Meyer

CHAMPION AND BUCKLE WINNER
Kristi Powers

05/26/2023

Come HAVE FUN with TRAIL OBSTACLES!

Sunday, June 4
at Dana's, Seward, NE

Noon - 1:30 Mini-Clinic with Kelli Paulson
1:45 TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE - Fun laid back version.
Great day to give it a try!

Come and join us.
Auditors welcome.

Details on flyer.

05/26/2023

FUN Horse TRAIL OBSTACLE Event!
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Dana's, Milford, NE
Noon - 1:30 - Mini Clinic with Kelli Paulson
1:45 Trail Rider Challenge (of the fun variety - not super serious). 1 In-Hand & 1 Riding Course

Details on the picture.

05/26/2023

Join Us for a VIRTUAL Trail Rider Challenge!
We combine horsemanship and trail obstacles to test your skills!
4 Levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Riding, In-Hand & Liberty
Videos due: June 26, 2023
Details: https://kellihorsemanship.co/virtual-trail-rider-challenge/

05/18/2023

Did you know Trail Obstacles can help you and your horse no matter your discipline and goals?

Trail Obstacles help:
*Build trust and partnership.
*Build your horse’s confidence.
*Improve and reinforce foundation skills and the accuracy of maneuvers such as sidepassing, pivots, backing, halting, and more.
*Teach your horse how to think, therefore your horse becomes less reactive and more reliable, willing, and responsive.
*Prepare your horse to be more successful in your chosen discipline by helping them be more focused, less distracted and less spooky.

Do you want to achieve more and perform better in your discipline?
Ride in a VIRTUAL Trail Rider Challenge or an IN-PERSON Trail Obstacle clinic with Kelli Paulson.
Accomplish more with your horse than you ever imagined!

VIRTUAL TRAIL RIDER CHALLENGE #30 is OPEN!

VTRC #30 is super easy to setup. If you have been thinking about giving this a try - this is the one!

All you need is: Bridge, tarp, 10 ground poles, 2 barrels, 5 cones, 2 uprights or gate + a few common things.

Our focus this month is accuracy and details while having fun. We want to help you improve your horsemanship and add the extra finesse to excel at any trail challenge.

Get the details at: www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com

Horse trainer

05/16/2023

Did you know Trail Obstacles can help you and your horse no matter your discipline and goals?

Trail Obstacles help:
*Build trust and partnership.
*Build your horse’s confidence.
*Improve and reinforce foundation skills and the accuracy of maneuvers such as sidepassing, pivots, backing, halting, and more.
*Teach your horse how to think, therefore your horse becomes less reactive and more reliable, willing, and responsive.
*Prepare your horse to be more successful in your chosen discipline by helping them be more focused, less distracted and less spooky.

Do you want to achieve more and perform better in your discipline?
Ride in a Trail Obstacle clinic with Kelli Paulson.

05/05/2023

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED from May 6 to June 4!

05/04/2023

SPRING is finally here.
BUILD TRAIL OBSTACLES & get ready for summer!
Learn how to build simple trail obstacles and have fun with your horse.
Get the step-by-step book!

More info:

Learn How to Build Simple Trail Obstacles for Horses. Course design theory, trail obstacles ideas, dimensions, instructions and building plans. 74 page book

05/04/2023

Join Us for a VIRTUAL Trail Rider Challenge!
We combine horsemanship and trail obstacles to test your skills!
4 Levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Riding, In-Hand & Liberty
Videos due: MAY 15, 2023

Details: https://kellihorsemanship.co/virtual-trail-rider-challenge/

Horse trainer