MC Equestrian - Miroir du Cheval Equestrian LLC

03/11/2024

CHA International Conference 2024

I was honored to be one of many great speakers at this conference. I was also able to ride in more than one class working with a young horse on the 4 natural aids and also getting to learn from top level instructor Joanne Young from NY on skills to build up to canter pirouette.

It’s challenging to get on horses you don’t know and “preform” in front of an audience but the mutual understanding that we are all there to learn and grow makes the learning experience/teaching more enjoyable.

The lesson I gave was fun fast paced Biomechanics lesson and many approached me after saying they thoroughly enjoyed it! I have all the wonderful instructors in my life to thank for that for their encouragement and I have learned so much from them.

12/10/2024

I (Marilyn) will be at the CHA International Conference speaking about the biomechanics of posting trot!

23/09/2024

More photos of the show to come, but here are the awards/memorabilia earned at the WDAA WORLD Championship Show!

I have the honor of stating that Rohan and I are now World Champions! He and I both had the highest score in the Open (professional) division for Intro/Basic Musical Freestyle!

Jurgen and I consistently placed in the top five with our freestyles! I was told our costume was the crowds favorite!

Of the freestyles that I made for my friends, one also won a World Championship! And the other freestyles twice were in the top five! I want to congratulate my friends on their wins too!

In summary? MC Equestrian had a fantastic, fabulous, fun horse show! And guess what? … I am already planing for the next show!

21/09/2024

WDAA World Championship Show Thursday night Musical Freestyle results! Rohan and I earned WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! A big congratulations and thank you goes to Rohan’s owner Vicki Yahn!

15/09/2024

Did you know (I) Marilyn Coffey have been offering music mixing service for Dressage Musical Freestyles for over 15 years?! Also the Freestyles that (I) Marilyn has made have gone on to often win world titles over the last 10 years!

Want help with creating a Musical Freestyle? Send a message and we will get started!

15/09/2024

In case you hadn’t heard good news! I will be competing in the Western Dressage World Championship Show at The Lazy E Arena in Guthrie OK this month!

Both Jurgen and Rohan (Rohan owned by Vicki) will be competing in both traditional Western Dressage Tests AND… my favorite… Musical Freestyles!

Out of all the Musical Freestyles that will be presented at the show FIVE of them are music mixes I have made! Of those five, three are Musical Freestyles I made for myself to ride personally for this very show!

This is going to be so much fun!

If you would like to come support/watch any of the talented horses and riders that will be competing click the link in the comments.

07/06/2024

MC Equestrian's Summer Schedule has been adjusted to allow students to book earlier time slots and added more availability at 4Him Ranch's covered arena!

Beat the heat and book your early morning lessons now!

https://MC-Equestrian-ScheduleLink.as.me/?calendarID=6661182

(As always if you don't see the day or time you wish to book send me a message I might be able to squeeze you in deepening on location).

17/05/2024

Upcoming CHA certification that still has openings!

English Western Instructor Certification – Camp Hebron in PA

From May 27, 2024 to June 1, 2024

English Western Instructor Certification Camp Hebron $850.00 includes Meals and Lodging 957 Camp Hebron Rd Halifax, PA 17032

Call CHA Corporate Office (859)-259-3399

https://email.cloud2.secureclick.net/c/2027?id=154589.1107.1.964efa1513f6b7cbcb830950aeb083e3


08/05/2024

4Him Ranch is owned and operated by a Christian couple who love the Lord and horses. Marilyn travels to 4Him Ranch for both teaching and training full time / on the regular.

✨Haul In Training or Lessons slots available!
✨Lesson Horse(s) are availablle!
✨Viewing area both outside and inside arena.
✨Clinics and workshops hosted on location regularly!

Located Just South West of Purcell OK
(About 7 miles off I-35)

26/03/2024

The basics are repeated in every level, but the skill to handle MORE information on the HOW and WHY behind a horse’s movement and aids is key for higher-level horses/riders.

“That lady has it so easy, her horse is push button!”

Ever hear this phrase? I’m not sure such a thing actually exists. And if it did, it would probably look more like this. A fully trained Grand Prix horse would feel like sitting down in the cockpit of a jet 😳 Just because a horse is trained to a high level does not make them “easy” to ride. Hopefully as you learn how to navigate and operate all these “buttons,” then a horse like this could allow to you feel some amazing things - upper level movements, yes. But mostly they should give you the feel for things like excellent balance, self carriage, suppleness, responsiveness. These are the “basics” you need to feel in order to do any of the fancy movements. If you sit on a “push button” horse and just hope to press the right button and feel an amazing passage or delightful tempi changes, you’re going to be sorely disappointed 😆

With great buttons comes great responsibility. 😂

Thanks to Susan DiFelice Design for this awesome illustration of her amazing “push button” wonder mare.

22/03/2024

“It's all about that bend…”

DRESSAGE TRIVIA:
Which two movements are basically the same, but are actually more different than night and day?

Do you know the difference between the trot loop and the canter loop? Besides the fact that one is performed at the trot and the other at the canter, there is a MAJOR difference between these two movements.

They are performed in the exact same pattern, or path, so how can it be possible that they are so completely different?

Well, you know...
🎶🎤🎵 "It's all about the bend, bout da bend, bout da bend..."🎶🎤🎵

The trot loop at training level requires a change in bend twice. And it must be smooth and fluid. The changes in bend come at you quick and you need to navigate and plan and think....😰

The canter loop at first level does not include any changes in bend, so you ride the path with no worries of that! BUT this is actually a harder movement because it's actually much harder to keep the same bend in the canter without breaking to trot or switching leads! Welcome to counter-canter territory...🫣

Regardless, both movements require planning and attention to detail. See the diagram below to help you visualize both movements😎

17/03/2024

Music matching gets me fired up about Musical Freestyles!

Want me to mix your music? Message me!

16/03/2024

13/02/2024

For those of you asking the Sherry Guess clinic was changed to Saturday & Sunday only, so Friday the 16th lesson/training slots are available with MC Equestrian!

Booking available both at 4Him Ranch and away, schedule now!

12/02/2024

I have lesson openings tomorrow morning! Covered arena with wind curtains/blocks! Come ride one of my lesson horses or bring your own! (Gravel turn around so trailers welcome).

26/01/2024

Really nice visuals here!

01/10/2023

Horse show today! We won our class!

(Not too bad for our 1st outing and 1st show together)!

Rohan is a awesome Friesian cross and is owned by Vicki Yahn. I have had the pleasure to work with them for a year now.

I am looking forward to many more years together!

Thank you Vicki and thank you everyone who came to support!

25/09/2023

No “Ladies Ride” (monthly event at 4Him Ranch) this month.

I am signed up for a horse show that Saturday! 🐴

Wish me luck!