Amanda Morrick Horsemanship

09/13/2025

A good read about empathy ❤️

09/10/2025

Fascinating visual of the functional anatomy of lowering the head in “long and low” training. Moments of stretching are beneficial, but maintaining this position for lengthy training sessions, while carrying a rider, is not as productive as some may believe.

I’m looking forward to attending a dissection next month. I’m going to learn so much 🤓

09/07/2025

09/04/2025

Trail walks are a great way to build confidence! Taking 2 year old Apollo out with seasoned pro, Dan the Man, age 20. They were fantastic. Apollo is big and bold while Dan is happy and eager to do anything. I’m so glad this young horse has a chance to learn a thing or two from my steady Eddie

08/22/2025

“A barn is a sanctuary in an unsettled world, a sheltered place where life's true priorities are clear. When you take a step back, it's not just about the horses – it's about love, life, and learning” - Lauren Davis Baker

08/19/2025

A milestone for this young rider! Her first canter ❤️

08/16/2025

Big Red ❤️

08/15/2025

12 years ago! I’m so honored to still have this amazing horse in my life! ❤️ Dan the Man

08/02/2025

Continuing Education : I am a strong believer that we never stop learning. Every experience in life is presented with lessons so when you’re hungry for knowledge like me, every moment is an opportunity to soak it all in.

I recently had the pleasure of observing Tara Davis at work. I was pleased to see some gentle classical principles applied in addition to some wonderful use of positive reinforcement.

The next day I was fortunate to spend a little time with Jillian Kreinbring while she was in Wisconsin teaching Course 2. I always learn so much from discussions with my mentor. Being able to ask questions in person to the people you trust the most is incredibly valuable.

I’m excited to apply new exercises and techniques with my own horses and to better serve my clients.

This fall I’ll be attending an equine dissection. I’m so excited to gain the internal perspective of the horses body. My bodywork sessions will benefit immensely from being able to see and feel what’s under the skin.

Have you attended any clinics recently that really resonated with you? I’d love for you to share about your experiences in the comments!

07/23/2025

Grateful for the opportunity to teach this clinic for adult pony club members at Misty Morning Farm. We focused on dressage with balance in the saddle, rhythm, and spinal alignment. The participants were kind and horses were wonderful to work with!

05/21/2025

Preparing Apollo for his hoof trim. I’ve been trimming him since the day he stepped off the trailer a little over a year ago. He’s getting less wiggly in the cross ties and has more patience. Sometimes I trim two hind feet… then wait a day to trim the fronts. Breaking things up for him and avoiding pushing him through his threshold for learning helps each session build on itself. It’s always just me and him every 4 weeks without anyone holding him. On the good days we practice trimming at liberty. Cooperation and willingness are key with this 16 hand beauty.