Door County Horsemanship

30/08/2024

Welcome back Walter!!!

22/08/2024

We broke ground today for the indoor and the trusses got delivered!!! Next delivery is Monday and construction crew is coming Thursday next week! We’ll have the indoor up by October in no time!!!!

21/08/2024

September lessons are now open!!! With school back in session, we’ll be working 4-7 Monday-Friday and 10-5 on Saturdays!

Still taking trails etc throughout the month as well!
Come on out!!!

17/08/2024

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day's riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor's highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself "what can this horse teach me today?" All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it's more likely that you don't ride the horse as well as you think! It's not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that "it's not my kind of horse" is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it's only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it's back.

Copied and shared with love for all of our horses, ponies and riders 🐎❤🐎

13/08/2024

Just found out Yuma and I are 10th in the all age for weekend high point last weekend at the Wisconsin Ranch Horse show! (Out of almost 70 horses) We had a great show, learned a lot, tried new things and placed top 10 or top 15 out of some fairly big fields! Maybe that doesn’t seem like much to some but to me this is HUGE!! I took Ellie and Yuma and both did well in most every class we entered. A few ups and downs but we learn and press on!

I am so happy with how my little ponies did, my goal was to improve from the last show and we definitely did that. Ellie had some big wins and so did Yuma. a great bit thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way and continue to help me by teaching and showing me! you know who you are and thank you for continuing to help me learn and improve!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/08/2024

Introducing a new program starting September 3rd!
After School Horsemanship Program
Monday-Friday, drop off @ 3 PM or after pickup anytime before 6 PM

Learn to Ride and Care for Horses in a Fun and Safe Environment!

Our After School Horsemanship Program is designed for kids who love horses and want to learn how to ride and care for them. Children will spend their afternoons immersed in equine activities, combining mounted riding lessons with hands-on barn experiences. Through practical learning and a strong emphasis on safety, students will develop essential horsemanship skills while building confidence and character.

Program Highlights:

Mounted riding lessons (We'll try to do this daily!)
Comprehensive horse care instruction
Fun and safe learning environment
Character development and social skills building
Improved physical fitness and coordination
Enhanced self-esteem and confidence
Development of responsibility and empathy
Strong social skills and teamwork

For more information or to enroll your child, please contact Door County Horsemanship at (920) 495-3517or email us at [email protected]

Our philosophy is to promote good horsemanship by doing practical and fun activities in a safe learn

29/07/2024

Super proud of Willow and Erin (both DCH members) for competing and getting hifh point at Friday night lights!!! Good job everybody!!!

Congratualtions to our High Point winners at last Friday Nights show!
Youth: Willow Simonar
Junior: Carly Cochart
Adult: Erin Borgmann

**Our Adult winner had to leave the announcement

27/07/2024

AVAILABLE TRAIL TIMES TODAY -

1 pm
2 pm
3 pm

Pm or call to reserve - 9204953517

Our philosophy is to promote good horsemanship by doing practical and fun activities in a safe learn

23/07/2024

AUGUST LESSON SCHEDULE IS NOW OPEN! Pm me or text to book your spot!!

18/07/2024

Pattern board!!! I put up a pattern board in the arena. I’m going to try and change the patterns once a week, or once every other. Let’s practice patterns! Fair is coming up!!!!

16/07/2024

I’m so thankful for Autumn to come out and take some pictures of our Tiny Tot horse camp on July 6th! We love it when she comes out and snaps some pics! Thank you Autumn with free creative!

15/07/2024

We have some availability for trail rides this week/weekend AND we have a few more spaces available for someone to join our weekly lesson program! We teach western riding and practical horsemanship in a fun and safe learning environment for kids and adults! We offer monthly lesson packages sold in groups of 4,6 or 8 lessons a month and with the addition of our indoor (coming in fall of 2024) we will offer this year round. Pm me to schedule a lesson or trail ride!

01/07/2024

SOLD

Up for consideration:

“Addalida” ir “Adda” is a grade 12-14 year old bay tobiano gelding. He is suitable for an advanced beginner+. Broke for walk/trot/lope. Has a decent stop on him. Started on some “fancy” buttons but not finished yet. Trail horse, has been used in the lesson program but he is not thriving and we feel he needs to find his own person. There is no buck, bolt, spook or rear in him.

Adda was a rescue in fall of 2022. We restarted him over the winter of 22/23 and in spring of 2023 he was ridden fairly consistently through summer. Fall of ‘23 and over winter he sat. This year he’s been used about once or twice a week and has been used in horse/pony camps and does great. He just needs more consistency and my lesson program has more beginner beginners than advanced beginners+. He does well with riders using more leg/seat than rein.

He loved attention. He has an absolute doll of a personality. He ENJOYS attention and people.l, an absolute ham. He stands tied nice in the stalls and allows people to brush him and pamper him. He might holler once or twice but he does well. He’s easy to catch. Good for farrier 98% of the time. He gets impatient with his hind but generally a correction or two and he stands nice. Fly sprays etc.

His worst habit is he likes to root some on the bit. if you corrected it goes away. Hardly happens IF you use leg/seat more than rein. He doesn’t like to be pulled on.

Has been trail ridden and used as a guide horse for a trail program. He is a baby when it comes to bugs but otherwise is great on trail. Not spooky, happy to lead. Used for Girl Scouts etc.

He is a really good boy. Just needs his own person. He would do best with a family of his own vs a large program. He wants someone to bond with.

$6000 OBO. motivated seller so open to offers. Good home is the TOP priority when it comes to selling him. PPEs are welcome at buyers expense. Located in sturgeon bay WI

I have tons of pictures and videos!
Pm me for more information/questions!

27/06/2024

4th of July trail ride special! $5.00 off trail rides, lesson experiences and Hybrid/trail experiences if booked between July 4th-6th! Book online at www.Doorcountyhorsemanship.com or call/text us at 920-495-3517.

Don't see your hopeful time online? Text us! We might have it open or space available!

Happy 4th!

Our philosophy is to promote good horsemanship by doing practical and fun activities in a safe learn

26/06/2024

When we get 4” of rain and the arena gets flooded, you play in the puddle.

We had an absolute blast playing in it yesterday. Good for the horses and kids! They’ve gained so much confidence!! ❤️❤️

24/06/2024

July is fast approaching! Get your lesson times in asap!!!

10/06/2024

Trail times are available for this weekend. We have time at 11 AM, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm!

Book online at www.doorcountyhorsemanship.com or call/text 920-495-3517

10/06/2024

First day of horse camp! I heard one camper say to the other in today’s steering activity, “would you stop pulling on the reins?!” And I said “THAT is exactly what your horse will say!!!”

25/05/2024

Summer is here! Book your lessons now! pm or text me to join the program or book your lesson!

Also an accepting trail ride reservations for June! Look at what we found on the trail!

24/05/2024

We have trail ride times still available at 1 and 2 pm tomorrow!!!

1 pm has availability of 2 people.
2 pm has availability of 4 people!

Pm me or call/text 9204953517 to reserve.

23/05/2024

For onsite LEASE (or possible sale to the right home)

🎉Amber🎉

Amber is a 19 year old reg. AQHA palomino mare that has been used exclusively in our lesson program and show team along with our trail rides. She’s a definite go to when it comes to beginner safe horses. Amber has a sweet disposition and is generally always quiet and calm. If she knows you know what you’re doing she can sometimes add a little pizazz to her step but never bucks, bolts, rears etc. just might trot faster.

Amber is only a W/T horse due to an injury when younger. She is a solid W/T no issues. Has always been sound with us.

She has a real cute pleasure type trot, but she can be easily pushed into a cute extended trot.

Generally rides in a snaffle, but will ride at shows in a shank. Neck reins, knows leg cues. Side passes, pivots in the forehand and forequarters. Absolutely PERFECT ground manners. Will stand tied all day.

Generally an easy keeper. I have her on hay pellets with a mineral supplement and camilina oil. She does get one equioxx pill a day. Is not shod, but is in a 6 week schedule for trimming.

Has been shown in 4h, pleasure and gymkhana. Totes kids around all day everyday. We use her for day camps and girlscouts frequently.

She is a big part of the program which is why we are offering for lease. We are open to selling IF and only IF the right home and fit comes along. She will be a hard one to replace.

Lease includes 2 “lease” rides a week (no instruction)
And 1 weekly lesson.

$320/month. Which equals out to $26 a ride. That is a HUGE savings. This lease DOES NOT include show rights. Show rights are an additional $100 or sign up for our show time and save.

If you have any questions are are interested in leasing Amber, shoot me a message! We’d love to discuss it with you!

19/05/2024

This crew KILLED it this weekend at the Stock Horse Of Wisconsin Show!!!

We played with cows on Saturday and did pretty good and today we were in the ribbons! Yuma and I won the jackpot rail class, winning $100! Woohooo!!! Excited for this years show season and continuing on the journey of horses!!! Thanks to everyone who has helped along the way, we couldnt have done it without you!!! ❤️❤️

14/05/2024

Saddle Up for Summer Fun with Horseback Riding Lessons and Day Camps!

Are you or your child looking for an exciting and educational summer activity? Look no further than our horseback riding program!

Learn and Grow in a Safe Environment

Connection and Horsemanship: We focus on building a strong bond between riders and horses, fostering trust and respect.
Western Riding: Master the fundamentals of western riding techniques in a fun and engaging way.
Horse Care and Stable Management: Gain valuable knowledge about horse care, grooming, feeding, and stable management.

Our program offers both weekly lessons and day camps, catering to all experience levels, especially beginners. We love to set everyone up on the path of success with our equine partners!

Set Your Rider Up for Success

Whether your child's goal is to show horses, own their own horse, or simply enjoy leisurely trail rides, our program is designed to set them up for success. We provide a supportive and encouraging environment where riders can build confidence and achieve their equestrian dreams.

Don't miss out on this summer adventure! Contact us today to learn more and register.

10/05/2024

Super fun trail with these ladies! Thanks for coming out on this beautiful day!!!

02/05/2024

We sure are having some fun with Miss Ellie! She’s a cute and fun little horse to ride with an incredible pedigree! Thankful to Mandi for letting us play with her for a while!

28/04/2024

Calling all nature lovers and horse enthusiasts! offering a variety of exciting ways to experience the beauty of Door County on horseback.

Call us at (920)-495-3517.
Visit our website: https://www.doorcountyhorsemanship.com/training
Limited availability for May 18th and May 25th, but we're open 6 days a week!

Saddle up for unforgettable memories with Door County Horsemanship!