Aybree is learning about rollbacks today. Vegas is doing a great (although lazy) job showing her how it’s done. I love that this Thoroughbred can be a lesson horse one day and a barrel horse the next (or vice versa)…but we are indeed racing tomorrow!
The Western Thoroughbred #ottbwestern
When I watch my student ride like this, I get goosebumps. Gabby has the talent and drive to go far in this sport! And she has some amazing parents helping her chase her dreams. Great riding tonight sweet girl!
My amazing 6 yr old student Reese trotting around with split reins. So proud 🥰
Scout and Utah absolutely killing it on the pattern today! They will definitely be going places together 🤩
Scout and Utah absolutely killing it on the barrel pattern today!! These two are going places 🤩
Lessons!
I am opening up some horseback riding lesson spots! I run a fun and competitive barn. Students learn everything about horses including riding, general care, nutrition, injuries and lameness, and more, all from an instructor with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. Students have opportunities for competitions with my horses! Ages 4 and up. Spots open: Mondays 2-3 Mondays 5:30-6:30 Tuesdays 9-10 Tuesdays 3-4 Wednesdays 11-12 Thursdays 2-3 Fridays 3:30-4:30 Located in Gold Hill, OR. Contact me for details 😊
So freaking proud of Aybree’s run today with Sweetpea. Last practice before Trail Dust next week.
So freaking proud of Aybree’s barrel run with Sweetpea today! Last practice for them before Trail Dust next weekend.
Sometimes you have to think outside the box. Gabby has been riding with me for a while. She is a great rider who is incredibly talented and strong. A couple months ago, I decided to do a random bareback lesson for fun. She had done bareback many times previously with no issues. But for some reason, she developed a fear of loping. I have been trying to get her over that fear since, and even though she will successfully lope a few strides here and there…the fear continues to get worse. I watched her cry yesterday then look like she was going to vomit. It broke my heart because I knew this was all mental and she was more than capable. So, I came up with this idea...ride with her and let her feel the motion again while feeling safe with me. And, it worked!!! After 10 minutes of riding with me, she loped off on her own many times screaming “this is so fun!!!”. Now THAT put me in tears. Great job, Gabby! I’m so proud of you!
(Her solo loping video is in the comments)
Popcorn will always be THE best horse. Rowan is only 4!!!
Now that takes skill! Great job, Aybree!
I love watching my students find confidence in their abilities!
So so proud of both Gabby and Porsche!!
Ryanne asked Popcorn for a bit faster than just a lope 🤣 “I’m hanging on for dear life!” Gotta say, I’m impressed with her seat, though!
If you aren’t having fun, what’s the point?! These girls had the time of their lives yesterday!
So proud of Aybree and Vegas 🥰
Kaleigh is doing such a great job with Porsche 😍