Vantage Point Farm, LLC

12/04/2024

“The outside of a horse’s good for the inside of a man”.
Winston Churchill was right in every way.
If you are searching for the gift that will boost self-confidence, hand-eye coordination, physical strength, build character and develop lifelong friendships - then choose riding lessons for your loved one.
Gift Certificates Available
www.vantagepoint-farm.com
281-787-9051

12/03/2024

Watching how someone saddles a horse can be a mirror for other parts of their training methods.

Most quiet trainers will first, obviously, make sure that the horse’s back is clean. Then they will put down any under pads, then gently place the saddle, NEVER slamming it down, probably a bit forward, and slide it back to the correct place,

When they tighten the girth, they tend to do it in stages, not by wrenching it, NEVER by kneeing the horse in the belly.

Once again, the process is non adversarial when done right, forceful when done wrong, and this reflects a general attitude that spills over into other aspects of the schooling and training.

Watch to learn---

12/02/2024

Morning Giggles!!

12/01/2024

It’s Here!!
Holiday Horse Camp registration is officially open!
Just two days of fun this year, so get your youngsters signed up soon - this camp will sell out!
Visit www.vantagepoint-farm.com for registration forms and further information.

11/29/2024

🎄BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL🌲
Save $75.00 off of a package of 10 riding lessons!
Give your loved one the BEST gift ever & introduce them to the wonderful world of riding.

Available Friday, November 29th only - purchase a package of 10 lessons for $475.00.
Lessons valid for one year from date of purchase.
Call or email to complete purchase. 281-787-9051 or [email protected]

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11/28/2024

Come join the fun and get some volunteer hours too!

We need Volunteers For the Upcoming Holiday horse Show! - https://mailchi.mp/5c8e84c5c3d0/we-need-volunteers-for-the-upcoming-holiday-horse-show

11/27/2024

It was a great day at Thanksgiving Camp!
VPF is now closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The farm will reopen for riding lessons on Friday and show rider practice on Saturday.

11/21/2024

VPF Show and Academy Riders - it’s time to renew your TASHA memberships.

Texas American Saddle Horse Association

11/20/2024

Last call for Thanksgiving Horse Camp!
Just a few spots remain for a fun-filled day next Tuesday, November 26th.
Visit our website for registration form and further information.
www.vantagepoint-farm.com

Vantage Point Farm is an award-winning, family-owned stable offering training, riding lessons, breeding guidance and boarding services. We specialize in training American Saddlebred horses, amateur and youth riders.

11/20/2024

Sure hope this resonates with our riders.

When there is contact, the control with the hands can be precise.

Riding on “Contact” — by Vladimir Littauer

The contact between the rider’s hands and the horse’s is not established by the hand being moved to the rear. Just the reverse should take place; that is, the horse, moving forward with sufficient impulse stretches his neck and, due to the rider keeping a correct length of reins, the horse’s mouth feels the rider’s hands. Instead of the rider’s hands pulling back on the mouth, it is the mouth which gently pulls the rider’s hands forward. If the horse lacks natural impulse the rider’s legs must create it—this is the general rule.

Riding on contact can also be called “riding on the bit;” the latter expression means that the horse accepts the bit and moves forward boldly as if there were nothing in his mouth. I personally reserve the expression “on the bit” for a more energetic form of riding on contact, but this is a detail. The important thing is that the horse must accept the bit with the neck and head stretched forward.

When riding “on contact” the rider must follow with his hands and arms (through the air), the balancing gestures of his horse’s neck and head. It is obvious that when holding the reins by the buckle one doesn’t have to worry about these gestures, for the neck has enough room to move at will. But if after the contact is established the rider’s hands remain fixed then the horse will continually jerk himself against immobile hands. I don’t have to talk about jumping—everyone knows that in one way or another the horse’s neck then must be given freedom to act; but it is surprising how many riders neglect this point at a walk and particularly the gallop.
— Schooling Your Horse. Pg.17

Vladimir Littauer trained me practically my entire junior career, and continued to advise me for many years. A riding master and remarkable horseman, he was incredibly influential to my career and education. Follow the Forward Riding System and continue the lessons on equestriancoach.com. Specifically, you can learn more on this topic with my lesson “Developing Good Hands”:
https://equestriancoach.com/courses/developing-good-hands/
-Bernie Traurig

11/11/2024

We are eternally grateful to all who serve.

11/02/2024

Now THIS is a Halloween Costume!
Wow!

Happy Dia de los Mu***os and from the Scripps Miramar Saddlebreds!

11/01/2024

The TASHA Holiday Horse Show is just around the corner and there’s a whole lot of fun to be had!
VPF will have a group entry for the Costume Class. Those interested in participating need to signup at the barn by November 10th.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween to all our friends and families!

10/28/2024

Great thoughts to start the week.

10/22/2024

Ohr VPF Team is setup and ready to roll in Ocala.
Tune in to Richfield Video to watch the livestream and cheer on your barn friends.
Best of luck to everyone!

10/18/2024

Another VPF Young Rider doing amazing work in our community!
Way to go Jenna! - reaching Platinum Level in in your first year of participation and making a huge difference in Tomball with your food drive.