Black Horse Equestrian

25/03/2024

For those who enjoy watching clinics. We did use mic’s and earbuds, which means you lose much of the instruction from the clinician, but I actually love the direct communication.

03/02/2024

Should be a beautiful day to ride!

19/11/2023

I decided to go solo to the Circle Back Farm Schooling show today. I only showed Grimm dressage to keep it simple being on my own and at a new facility. He was a bit mental…, whatchy, resistant, and not as forward as I would’ve liked. At one point, you can hear me tell him to “pull it together.” 😂 We both could’ve rode the test better, yet we came in 2nd / Reserve Champion, and received such nice awards, sign up swag, and there was a trailer full of goodies, coffee, and hot chili. 😊 I did not show Ase, I worked on ground work away from Grimm and staying completely relaxed as she tends to get screamy at shows, and anxiety about where he is. Yet, she was perfectly calm today. It was such a lovely and supportive environment, a true privilege to get to be there.

07/11/2023

For all my DQ’s, here is about 75% of the Daryl Kinney, Dressage, Day 1. It was phenomenal, the instruction was incredible, the weather was great, and it worked out that I had a private lesson, which I loved. It honestly felt, like a Summer’s worth of lessons in one hour.
Day 2, was jumping, and the horrid wind picked up, making it not very fun. I couldn’t hear much of what she said, my anxiety picked up, and we went backwards to go forward. He never once ran out, launched, stopped, or gave me less than his all, even fighting the mini hurricane. Daryl gave me great tips, and I have good takeaways and homework.
Grimm was stellar, and took care of me as always, and I lived to rue another day. 🤗
I love watching clinics and lessons, so if you do too, I thought I’d share.

Daryl Kinney Clinic 4-5 NOV 2023

07/10/2023

The horses enjoyed a gorgeous day at the Sunrise_Equine final horse show of 2023 today. Ase was much more relaxed this time, and getting more into the groove of showing. Both horses placed, Grimm took first in his Dressage division, and Ase took second in pile of poles. Scoring was corrected from the September show, and both horses retroactively received their blue ribbons for both winning their divisions last month! Next Summer we will aim for a CT and HT for both horses. All in all a fun and satisfactory day was had by everyone!

My cousin even checked in as we were leaving the show with our “afterlife communication” song. Comforting to hear from him, and to know he is looking after me, especially in these moments with my horses. (See comments for his presence) 🙏🏼😇💖

07/10/2023

The horses both did well at the Sunrise_Equine show today. Grimm was behind the leg, and seemingly getting bored with Intro C, but scored a 32, and took first in his division. I will move him up to Starter for next Summer, and look at entering him in a CT and HT to give him more challenging experiences. I’m quite pleased overall, and glad it was a beautiful day.

10/09/2023

Grimm showed in Dressage at Sunrise Equine today. He was fabulous, and last to go, and finished solo with no other horse by the ring. He scored a 38, a bit resistant at times, and halting is not his favorite, as his final halt he tried to fall into it. 😊 He will be switching to a bridle with a flash for the next show, and working on his halts. Well done Grimm! I am quite pleased. ❤️🖤🤍

19/08/2023

A few stills from our ride today. Grimm 🥰💜

06/08/2023

Today I was finally able to get both horses rode. Working on riding positively and more forward. Short and sweet before the next round of storms came in. 🩷🤍🖤🤎

28/06/2023

Trying out the Pivo, it loves to track Maxi the most. ☺️ Some footage of Grimm cantering, makes a relaxing video. This how you’ll find us most evenings. 🙏🏼🤗🩵💫

29/05/2023

Grimm had his first x country school today of 2023. Little baby boy is growing up! Next weekend… a bath, clip, and mane pull before the next school. 🙏🏼🖤🤍✨