Anastasia Carson Horsemanship & Western Dressage

31/08/2024

🐴Red got a little extra love today from one of our lesson students. He was falling asleep while she braided his tail.

Come hang out with us! Join us tomorrow for our first ever Horse Haven Social Hour & Raffle!

✨Hang out at the barn, connect with fellow horse lovers, refreshments provided, and we will raffle off $180 riding lesson gift certificate! ✨ 100% of the proceeds will go towards recent life-saving veterinary care for one of our beloved lesson horses.

Contact me for the address & RSVP

16/08/2024

✨Introducing 2022 Titled Mustang Mare from Twin Peaks HMA "Izabella".✨ This is a very special mare who competed at the 2023 Youth Tip Challenge as a weanling/yearling in-hand. She has been handled extensively and exposed to a lot! She is gentle as a puppy.

"Izzy" measures 14.3 hands and has just turned 2 years old. Beautifully halter trained and knows her groundwork. She follows a soft feel and always tries to please. Izzy is currently in professional training and will remain until placed. Has been trailered around, tied, stalled, lunged, flagged, worked obstacles, bridled in a snaffle, and recently saddled for the first time (see video). She takes it all in stride with a naturally calm and confident demeanor - the perfect candidate for an excellent riding partner!

Beautiful mover with correct conformation and smooth gaits. Izzy does all the things a young horse should do, and is thoroughly prepared for a successful first ride. We are only waiting for her to grow up a little bit more!

All of the hard work has been done. Now it’s time to just have fun! Bring her home, bond with her on the ground this year, and she will be ready to ride very soon! Someone will be so lucky to have her for just 5️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣! Come meet her and fall in love. Located in Shingle Springs, California.

Video of first saddling and walk/trot/canter both directions: https://youtu.be/Nfdg-jOh_cI

🌹Please send a private message to schedule a showing. I am available Tuesday through Saturday every week.🌹

15/08/2024

Looking for Intro and Basic Level riders to join us for this WDAA recognized Virtual Show. Walk/trot beginners are welcome, no WD experience is needed to start! School horses available for use! This is a low cost low pressure showing opportunity. Send me a message to chat!

14/08/2024

Help Wanted - Turnout, Feeding, Stalls. 9 horses on a private training facility in Latrobe area of Shingle Springs, CA. $48 per shift for 1.5-2 hours of work in the early mornings. Please send me a message with your relevant experience and availability. *Applicant must be reliable and consistent.*

10/08/2024

🎉 ! congratulations to Michele & Jac for making leaps and bounds of progress to compete in this virtual show! All of your hard work is paying off, and that is just the best feeling! (Definitely 10/10 for the matching outfit!!)

05/08/2024

In response to the popularity and growth of Western Dressage, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. has added a new Western Dressage certification track. The new track allows riders interested in Western Dressage to specialize in this discipline and earn certifications starting at the beginner level (D-2) and progressing up to the intermediate level (C-2). Soon, USPC hopes to add more advanced levels (also called national-level certifications) to Western Dressage, from C-3 through the advanced A level. The USPC Western Dressage certification track aligns with the Dressage track while reflecting the Western Dressage Association of America’s (WDAA) test expectations.

Western Dressage is accessible to any horse breed and all types of riders, and it would be easy for anyone already doing Dressage to cross over into Western Dressage.

Over the last decade, Western Dressage has grown as a competitive discipline within Pony Club at regional rallies and USPC Championships. Members who are eligible and meet the requirements may go on to compete in Western Dressage at USPC Championships, held every two years at the USPC Festival. And in 2025, new virtual competitions will be available for Pony Club members in Western Dressage and other disciplines.

Are you interested in joining USPC to learn Western Dressage? Or are you a current Pony Club member interested in trying this discipline? Let us know in the comments.

31/07/2024

✨Join us for another fun & informative Horse Management Class! Beginners through advanced are welcome!✨

Gain experience handling our horses on the ground in a low pressure environment with professional assistance.

🐴Learn safe and effective methods of: catching, leading, tying, and maneuvering horses from the ground.

🐴Establish and keep your horse’s mental connection in all of the exercises.

🐴Discuss the psychology of the horse during each phase.

🐴Discover ways to improve your presentation of energy and body language to support your horse during handling.

🗓️Aug. 17th, 2024. 3pm-5pm

🌼Limit 10 participants🌼

🔗Link to register: https://ACHorsemanship.as.me/HMCLASS

28/07/2024

Evidence of a clean horse! 😂 We had a fun and relaxing afternoon pampering this sweet boy. He soaked it all up - loved the attention! Thank you to the ladies who joined us this afternoon for our monthly Horse Management Class “Soak & Shine: Horse Bathing Basics”. 🩷

27/07/2024

✨Introducing 2022 Titled Mustang Mare from Twin Peaks HMA "Izabella".✨ This is a very special mare who competed at the 2023 Youth Tip Challenge as a weanling/yearling in-hand. She has been handled extensively and exposed to a lot! She is gentle as a puppy.

"Izzy" is about 14.3 hands and has just turned 2 years old. Beautifully halter trained and knows her groundwork. She follows a soft feel and always tries to please. Izzy is currently in professional training and will remain until sold. Has been trailered around, tied, stalled, lunged, flagged, worked obstacles, bridled in a snaffle, and recently saddled for the first time (see video). She takes it all in stride with a naturally calm and confident demeanor - the perfect candidate for an excellent riding partner!

Beautiful mover with correct conformation and smooth gaits. Izzy does all the things a young horse should do, and is thoroughly prepared for a successful first ride. We are only waiting for her to grow up a little bit more!

All of the hard work and seasoning has been done. Now it’s time to just have fun! Bring her home, bond with her on the ground this year, and she will be ready to ride very soon! Someone will be so lucky to have her for just 5️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣! Come meet her and fall in love. Located in Shingle Springs, California.

Video of first saddling and walk/trot/canter both directions: https://youtu.be/Nfdg-jOh_cI

🌹Please send a private message to schedule a showing. I am available Tuesday through Saturday every week.🌹

20/07/2024

✨ Here’s the date for our next Intro to Western Dressage half-day clinic! ✨

🏇🏼 Only 2 more rider spots available for this date! Sign up now to save your spot! Limit 10 auditors.

Rider Signup: https://achorsemanship.as.me/?appointmentType=64158121

Auditor Signup: https://achorsemanship.as.me/?appointmentType=64334290

Link to event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/intro-to-western-dressage-mini/1895247984275637/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

11/07/2024

Get your horse to stretch down without training gadgets.

10/07/2024

We had an idea and Jacob Thomas brought it to life! Shade over the round pen and front of the barn. It is temporary & seasonal, but such a relief to have a break from the direct sunlight in the heat of summer!

The round pen is my main office, so this is a big improvement that I’m very thankful for. 😄🏇🏼

It is about 14’ high, plenty of clearance to ride under, with crossed support wires to keep it from sagging in the middle.

03/07/2024

🏇🏼 Looking for a place to take lessons? Here is a list of our current pricing & monthly package deals. 🏇🏼

Availability is very limited this year due to a couple of our lesson horses needing extended time off. I have some recent openings, so if you are interested then this would be the ideal time to get started!

We have room for one more horse, for those interested in joining the Platinum Rider boarded training/lesson program. Maybe you already own a horse. Otherwise, I can assist you in the search for and purchase of a new one.

We specialize in Western Dressage, with a strong focus on Horsemanship Principles and Ground Work.

Horsemanship Lessons will give you:

*Confidence
*Focus
*Dicipline
*Propreoception
*Introspection
*Body language awareness
*Personal empowerment
*Deeper understanding of the nature and body of the Horse, and how we can change ourselves to help the horse feel balanced, relaxed, and happy!

Here is the link to sign up for & schedule your lessons:

www.acHorsemanship.as.me

Main website (browse info & read more about us):
acHorsemanship.com

29/06/2024

☀️ It’s going to be pretty hot next week.☀️

We are going to move into a morning lesson schedule. It will look something like 9am-12pm for now, until school starts again in the Fall. I will sit down on my laptop and work out a new schedule on the Acuity calendars. I am also temporarily reducing group lesson bookings to 2 horses at a time. Expect to see these changes on the lesson calendar by Monday July 1st. (For those who have already scheduled July lessons - I will help get you rescheduled to earlier times.)

💦Please be sure to bring plenty of drinking water with you to your lessons. You will need it! I have extra bottles for in case of emergency.💦

☂️ We are getting ready to install shade over our round pen for relief from the direct sunlight. Shade sails coming soon! ☂️

Thank you & we look forward to many more awesome lessons with you this Summer!

Here’s the Acuity calendar link again, for anyone who may need it: acHorsemanship.as.me

20/06/2024

Help wanted! Small private Western Dressage barn in Latrobe, CA (near El Dorado Hills). We are looking for a local reliable person to take over cleaning stalls, feeding, and turnouts in the mornings Monday through Friday. Also looking for someone to take the Saturday AM shift. Horse care experience is required. Each shift takes about 1.5-2 hours and pays $48. Great opportunity to make some quick cash. You must be able to work independently. Need it done by no later than 10am, but come as early as you’d like. Send a PM with a personal introduction and brief summary of your horse care experience. Thanks!

13/06/2024

DAC products work! Here’s my proof. Indy’s before and after pictures. He had a total transformation of both mind and body while he was here. I’m getting ready to make another order. Please reach out if you’d like to add to the order, or chat about which supplements your horse will benefit from.

07/06/2024

✨ Today we are welcoming a very special baby mustang, Izzy. ✨ 😊 She is a long yearling, coming 2 years old soon. She was a participant in the BLM Youth TIP Challenge as a weanling/yearling. She is tame as a puppy dog and ready for some more saddle prep. groundwork before being offered for sale later this year. She will be easy to ride once she is old enough. She is strong and hardy, and pretty to boot!

05/06/2024

Sampson the Percheron is getting back to work this year after some time off. What a sweet and handsome boy he is!

05/06/2024

Fire season is upon us. Be prepared to load your horse in case of an emergency.

This class is for anyone needing a confidence boost with their loading skills or anyone who hasn’t loaded before and wants to learn how to do so safely and effectively.

Fires and other emergencies cause stress. Be more prepared to help your horse load despite a stressful situation. Build your trailer loading knowledge and confidence. We have a gooseneck trailer with a lightweight ramp and gentle horses to practice with. We also have green horses for the trainer to be able to demonstrate how to load one who might not be very willing at first.

$40 to attend. Collected in advance to hold your spot. Limit 10 participants.

SATURDAY JUNE 22nd 4pm-6pm

04/06/2024

03/06/2024

Curious about DAC (Direct Action Company) Products? Here’s their digital catalogue, where you can browse all their equine products and their ingredients! Send me a PM and I will add your requested products to our next order. Supplements come in 5, 10, and 20lb bags. Save money when you order the bigger bags. Free freight when we order together!

Dac Equine Catalog 2024

30/05/2024

𝐼𝑡’𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒, 𝐿𝑎𝑧𝑒𝑟 𝐻𝐷 but 𝐵𝐸𝑇𝑇𝐸𝑅‼️

Just released Lazer HD Shine Spray with the all new 𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑆𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡🍊 The 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡 smell and shine of a champion🏆

Available in Ready-To-Use and Concentrate!

07/05/2024

03/05/2024

Nice easy trail ride out on the dirt road with Spirit and Rudy. We have the most incredible yellow bloom happening here in our little private valley. Yellow flowers as far as the eye can see!