Twisted Pine Equine Center

01/05/2025

We are fine…. Just fine! It’s just a little snow. ❄️❄️❄️

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas for our herd to yours!🎄🎁🎄

12/23/2024

➡️ Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, “Why do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? They’re just ‘money pits,’ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?”

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, you’re right—horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

⚡️ Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

• Nonverbal Communication: Learning to “speak” with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

• Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

• Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

• Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent efforts—a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

• Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. There’s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

🔥The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many don’t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills they’ll carry into every aspect of life.

👉 A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investment—not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show fees—but in my child’s future. I’d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, they’re challenging. But they’re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I don’t just see a rider—I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.



Shared from Blue Thunder A Unicorn Story

12/09/2024

Give the gift of horseback riding lessons for a one-of-a-kind experience! Choose from a 90-minute introductory horseback riding class (recommended for individuals with no prior horse experience), or our standard one-hour class, available in packages of one to four lessons. Please contact us for further details or to make a purchase.

11/29/2024

We offer gift certificates for a range of horseback riding experiences for beginners to advanced. Choose from a 90-minute introductory class, a one-hour riding lesson, or a package of four one-hour lessons. For more information or to purchase a gift certificate, please feel free to message us.

11/16/2024

Up top! Down low! Side to side! We did it. Last competition of season. 2025 season….Let’s go!

11/03/2024

One proud trainer today!!

10/30/2024

The results are coming 🙌🏼

10/13/2024

The bane of Panda’s existence!🤣🙄😳🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

09/19/2024

We had the honor of hosting this great group!

08/28/2024

Every horse will teach you something if you are willing to learn!

08/14/2024

Groundwork, groundwork and more groundwork. Do the real work, not exercise, not tricks. Establish a relationship of trust and respect!

08/12/2024

Something to 🤔: Be teachable. You are not always right. Be flexible. There is not usually just one solution. Be willing. There might be a more successful option.

08/08/2024

Great horses take time!

Great things take time. ♥️

08/04/2024

Why does your farrier require you to stay on a schedule if you stay with him? Is he just wanting more money? Is he just taking advantage of you? Absolutely not. It’s all about keeping the horse’s foot as consistent as possible. Too many people think “oh, they don’t look bad so they don’t need done.” When in reality, if they do look good inbetween cycles, and they still look good when they are due next…that’s a compliment to the job the farrier has done.

For every 1 centimeter of extra toe, it’s an added 50 kilograms of force on the tendons. If you do the conversion, that’s 110lbs of extra tension!!!!! Think about the pain a horse has with toes that are 4-5” long. Or, on a horse that’s only done once or twice a year. So, when a farrier requires or asks that their clients stay on a schedule, it’s for the benefit of the horse. It’s our job as farriers to do what we can to keep our client horses both sound and comfortable.

08/03/2024

Right?!?

08/02/2024

08/02/2024

❤️❤️❤️so proud❤️❤️❤️