Bobcat Farm

Bobcat Farm Riding lessons, by appointment only. After a prerequisite horsemanship lesson. Total beginner to advanced rider you will learn so much more than riding here.
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Small farm feel private lessons taught by a professional horse trainer/ riding instructor. By appointment only. Riding lessons, horsemanship lessons, horse training, problem loaders, I come to you or you can truck in to me for help with your own horse. Go to my website for rates. Enhance the skills you have, gain confidence, beginner rider, or advanced. Opportunity to experience trail riding, or d

evelop some amazing ground skills to work a horse at liberty. Have fun with horses, stay safe! We are a small farm with a very low key atmosphere. Lessons are always private one on one unless you want to share a ground lesson with a friend. Versatility and cowboy mounted shooting events. Cathie has been traveling throughout New England to start colts/train problem horses for over 30 years. If you need help with your horse for any type of behavior problem she can help. Want to learn to ride, or overcome fear? Who better to teach than an experienced horse trainer? Contact her today! Massachusetts Licensed, insured, Dr Cook's Bitless Bridle Consultant. Member of CMSA (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association)

15/08/2024

Just got these chicks at tractor supply yesterday. They are thriving.

I adore teaching this bright 9 year old. This is her 4th riding lesson. She says she wishes she had started when she was...
15/08/2024

I adore teaching this bright 9 year old. This is her 4th riding lesson. She says she wishes she had started when she was younger. Jasper took care if her. I had her on a lead most of the Lesson. Took it off at the end for going after the ball. And plenty of time for hugs at the end.

13/08/2024

Jasper being patient as he teaches a student communication between horse and handler. This is hard stuff. I know I make it look easy but it's hard. On the other hand if you plan on riding a flight animal you really need to learn to communicate. Good job!

Sharing is caring, while the boys were eating this grass, Cachina was not interested, and stayed at the round bale.
13/08/2024

Sharing is caring, while the boys were eating this grass, Cachina was not interested, and stayed at the round bale.

12/08/2024

Welcome!

Welcome to Bobcat Farm! I think he likes it already.
12/08/2024

Welcome to Bobcat Farm! I think he likes it already.

11/08/2024

Was helping with separation anxiety. Some have suggested, that their horse just seeing me(After meeting me once before) will be on best behavior. And asked for a cardboard cut-out of me to place by horses pen, stall, hot walker. Lol.

Horsemanship lesson followed by riding. Preparing for an upcoming vacation that includes horseback riding. (I've had man...
07/08/2024

Horsemanship lesson followed by riding. Preparing for an upcoming vacation that includes horseback riding. (I've had many come to the farm for the same thing).At least they will have a few tools, and feel more comfortable.

02/08/2024

A new student taking her first horsemanship lesson with Frostbite.

01/08/2024

If you want to learn to lunge a horse, R***r has got you! Video is not in slow motion lol. Student is 9 years old.

I was presented with this beautiful bracelet (it matches her boots, and ahe said she thought I would like it because it ...
30/07/2024

I was presented with this beautiful bracelet (it matches her boots, and ahe said she thought I would like it because it matched my belt)from my new student that is 9 years old going on 20 She's so smart and adorable! I love it!

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Gaby Picard, Bob Anderson, Julie Squires, Michelle Flannery Carroll
28/07/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Gaby Picard, Bob Anderson, Julie Squires, Michelle Flannery Carroll

Yesterday's harvest. And this cool caterpillar that will turn into a butterfly.
24/07/2024

Yesterday's harvest. And this cool caterpillar that will turn into a butterfly.

22/07/2024

Wow, a new student doing turns to the right for his very first time. Even with my horses that are pretty well trained this is usually pretty difficult for students.

18/07/2024

Not too hot tomorrow. If you want a horsemanhip lesson, or riding lesson shoot me a text.

Views around the garden and farm.
18/07/2024

Views around the garden and farm.

18/07/2024

Time for another garden tour. Veggies available for purchase when you come for your horsemanship/riding lesson. All non gmo, organic, absolutely no pesticides.

Tracie Richardson First ride on her horse Fig went beautiful! Wishing them both continued success!
08/07/2024

Tracie Richardson First ride on her horse Fig went beautiful! Wishing them both continued success!

Stay cool everyone!!
08/07/2024

Stay cool everyone!!

07/07/2024

Not all whips are bad, or mean go forward. It's the intent. (Read me, since I am reading you)! The use of whips is important in initial training. I can reach where I need to, to teach a young horse many things. Go forward, but wait for a cue. Don't run to escape it. You will have time to respond. More time than another horse would give you if you didn't move.

07/07/2024

Fig will be going back to his home this week. He's coming along great! We had to go a little slower than usual because of trust issues he had on the ground. This required a thoughtful starting under saddle, to avoid bringing them along while being ridden. Gabriella has been instrumental in helping Fig along to be comfortable on his off side, going forward nicely at the trot. In this clip you'll see I am not holding the lead rope tightly not forcing. In cross ties, or stall a horse feels trapped and will submit as he really can't escape (if he really wants to he can expload) Same with getting saddled etc. Cross ties are for convenience, once a horse accepts these things and is comfortable.

05/07/2024

Working on giving to the leg is hard work. We did alot of work on the ground first.

05/07/2024

Emergency dismount!

New student taking his first riding lesson at Bobcat Farm. Plus it's his very first time on a horse. (After having a hor...
05/07/2024

New student taking his first riding lesson at Bobcat Farm. Plus it's his very first time on a horse. (After having a horsemanship lesson with Frostbite previous to this) ba****ck because he has sneakers, if your in stirrups you need a boot or shoe with a heel to ride. Now, I've ridden in moccasins but I am a professional. I get to make the rules.

04/07/2024

My first time trotting Figgy for me.
My assistant trainer Gabriella Ferraz in her very first role as such, while she's home from college, rode the fresh off him first lol. He was actually really good from start to finish. Here I am showing the good the bad and the ugly lol. We are going to work on leg yields now that we've added leg. I like to refrain from using leg with the first few rides to avoid engaging the launch sequence. He would not have tolerated even a little leg with his first ride. Had trust issues especially going to the right. Really happy with his progress.

Two new students today, and FigAll did amazing especially my old student lol. I didn't get permission to post yet.
02/07/2024

Two new students today, and Fig
All did amazing especially my old student lol. I didn't get permission to post yet.

Father daughter duo taking a horsemanship lesson. Getting ready to go trail riding at a rental place or a dude ranch typ...
29/06/2024

Father daughter duo taking a horsemanship lesson. Getting ready to go trail riding at a rental place or a dude ranch type deal. Hope I did not scare them too much. Those places are dangerous. Why?Because horses are dangerous on their best day. Why? Because they are 1000 lb bunny rabbits. Run first, ask questions later. Do they stand to be mounted? Can you stop them from riding up the horse in front of yours butt? Do you know how to steer them away from a tree, woodchuck hole? You have a bunch of greenhorns waiting to get on their horse, being helped by workers that don't get paid enough. That don't really care about safety. Or they wouldn't be putting people that kick and pull on horses that will still just do what they want. It's all a good time until it isn't. Well I'm glad they were smart enough to get some education before going out. One horsemanship lesson or riding lesson on a good horse is not enough. You could get lucky, or it could end in a wreck
I've heard way too many stories that start with "I went riding once"... You would not be able to go rent a plane and fly it after watching a few you tube videos, or taking one or two lessons, unless you are some kind of genius. Imagine a airport that took people out in groups.
Here's your plane, here's one for you, and for you. Just pull back to go up, push forward to go down. Have fun! That's the instruction you get to go riding. Here's the reins pull back to stop, kick to go! This duo started out rocky and did great!!!! So much to learn. Riding is so much fun! But let's learn to communicate with them before we climb on.

28/06/2024

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Just got these chicks at tractor supply yesterday. They are thriving.

Welcome!

Was helping with separation anxiety. Some have suggested, that their horse just seeing me(After meeting me once before) will be on best behavior. And asked for a cardboard cut-out of me to place by horses pen, stall, hot walker. Lol.

A new student taking her first horsemanship lesson with Frostbite.

If you want to learn to lunge a horse, Ruger has got you! Video is not in slow motion lol. Student is 9 years old.

Wow, a new student doing turns to the right for his very first time. Even with my horses that are pretty well trained this is usually pretty difficult for students.

Not too hot tomorrow. If you want a horsemanhip lesson, or riding lesson shoot me a text.

Time for another garden tour. Veggies available for purchase when you come for your horsemanship/riding lesson. All non gmo, organic, absolutely no pesticides.

Not all whips are bad, or mean go forward. It's the intent. (Read me, since I am reading you)! The use of whips is important in initial training. I can reach where I need to, to teach a young horse many things. Go forward, but wait for a cue. Don't run to escape it. You will have time to respond. More time than another horse would give you if you didn't move.

Fig will be going back to his home this week. He's coming along great! We had to go a little slower than usual because of trust issues he had on the ground. This required a thoughtful starting under saddle, to avoid bringing them along while being ridden. Gabriella has been instrumental in helping Fig along to be comfortable on his off side, going forward nicely at the trot. In this clip you'll see I am not holding the lead rope tightly not forcing. In cross ties, or stall a horse feels trapped and will submit as he really can't escape (if he really wants to he can expload) Same with getting saddled etc. Cross ties are for convenience, once a horse accepts these things and is comfortable.

Working on giving to the leg is hard work. We did alot of work on the ground first.

Emergency dismount!

My first time trotting Figgy for me. My assistant trainer Gabriella Ferraz in her very first role as such, while she's home from college, rode the fresh off him first lol. He was actually really good from start to finish. Here I am showing the good the bad and the ugly lol. We are going to work on leg yields now that we've added leg. I like to refrain from using leg with the first few rides to avoid engaging the launch sequence. He would not have tolerated even a little leg with his first ride. Had trust issues especially going to the right. Really happy with his progress.

We ventured out of the ring for the first time, went though water. Got to graze a bit and ground work. No riding today.

Can you do this with your horse. It sure looks easy. Today's truck in. Ground work, then under saddle. Owner has adequate amazing progress!

So cute!

Itty bitty kitties

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Horsemanship/riding lessons/ truck in for an hour with your own horse. As a professional horse trainer Cathie continues to travel off farm to help horse owners. She gives private riding lessons at Bobcat Farm by appointment only. Enhance the skills you already have or learn new ones. Gain confidence, beginner or advanced. Opportunity to experience trail riding once you hone your skills in the riding ring. Develop some amazing ground skills to work a horse at liberty. Have fun with horses, and stay safe! Cathie teaches what to do before an emergency situation. How do I have fun AND stay safe. We are a small farm with a very low key atmosphere. Lessons are always private one on one unless you want to share a ground lesson with a friend. Opportunity to compete in team penning, versatility, hunter paces, and cowboy mounted shooting events. (or not at all) Cathie has been traveling throughout New England to start colts/train problem horses for over 25 years. If you need help with your horse for any type of behavior problem she can help. Want to learn to ride, or overcome fear? Who better to teach than an experienced horse trainer? Contact her today! Massachusetts Licensed and insured Instructor: Bitless Bridle Consultant since 2005

Equine Behavior -Taught classes to 1st and 2nd year large and small animal students at Tufts University As well as volunteering in the NICU for several years.

Rehabilitation -Army National Guard Mounts

Clinics - 2107 and 2018 MA State Police officers and mounts as well as many past events including Equine Affaire Demo with Dr. Robert Cook, Waters Farm horse training demos Forest Park Zoo, Belmont Park, Topsfield Fair to name a few.