Seoul Creek Farm

08/14/2024

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08/13/2024

08/12/2024

So proud of all the Seoul Creekers…y’all are excellent hosts, hard workers, intelligent and beautiful young ladies who are undoubtedly growing up as leaders for the generations to come…

We did all the things this summer and you’re ready to go back to fall things and conquer the World…selfishly I wish you all just stayed “little” forever

08/03/2024

Dear horse industry,

there is a lot we can be learning from Simone Biles.

As most of the world knows, at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Simone Biles decided to pull herself from the competition and received backlash of all sorts from all kinds of kinds for being a "quitter," "letting her country down," and so much hate from people who really didn't give a rats a** about women's gymnastics before she stepped down.

Simone Biles has come back 4 years later and has absolutely dominated. Simone (and her team) secured an Olympic gold medal this week in Paris, France.

What can we as equestrians learn from a small woman who flips in the air with such tremendous power?

1. Put yourself first

Simone pulled herself from competition because of a condition called "the twisties" which causes a gymnast to lose track of where they are in the air while performing maneuvers. It was a huge safety risk to compete with this. She had to prioritize her health before any other goals for herself or her team.

As horsemen, we need to acknowledge when we are not at our best and know when to step away from the barn, the ride, or even a competition.

2. People talk

Simone is one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time. She has a laundry list of world championships, skills named after her, national titles, and now two Olympic all-around titles.

You can be the kindest, most talented, most beautiful, most helpful individual and you will still have folks talking about all of your shortcomings. People will create reasons to not like you, and as an athlete you need to acknowledge that and not dwell on it.

There are so many strangers on the internet that will spit on Simone's name at any given opportunity and their only achievements in life are an average office job and professional couch jockeying.

The horse community is known for this kind of behavior and it can wear a person down fast.

3. Perfect hair doesn't equal a perfect score

So many trainers/coaches/parents get so wrapped up in having the perfect hair/bun/shirt etc. Simone had several flyaways while competing this week and still came out with stellar scores. The judges are not judging your hairstyle folks, just make sure it's not in the way of your back number and we really will not be looking twice.

4. Slowing down doesn't mean quitting

I am certain there was a lot of work put in to get Simone past "the twisties" and back to performing her stunning skills. When I have a horse struggling with a maneuver we go back to the basics to fix the issue before we ask the horse to perform at their full potential again.

This can be frustrating when your trainer tells you "I had to back off of your horse some" or "Hey, we're going to work on boring beginner exercise #3 today." All of this is part of the process and it doesn't mean you or your horse will be stuck their forever. Set backs are a normal part of an athlete's journey.

5. Build others up

Simone has encouraged many women gymnasts such as Jordan Chiles who competed alongside her at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Jordan was invited by Simone to join her at her gym.

The equine industry is terrible about putting others down and being downright rude. Every single youth, amateur, and trainer is human. No one knows everything, everyone can teach you something.

The more we collectively work to create a community of competition AND encouragement, the better the horse industry will be for everyone.

07/31/2024

By PIPER KLEMM, Ph.D Amanda Lyerly would rather be talking to a horse right now. To watch her every day, for years, handling every up and down of the show day, training, horses, and riders…she is completely at ease. Methodical and fluid, she is reliant on decades of experience and always learning ...

07/30/2024

Sometimes, the world needs a Simone Biles to blow us away with raw talent, and sometimes, we need someone like Stephen Nedoroscik to remind us that a nerdy (his words), bespectacled engineer who can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 10 seconds can be a hero (Spoiler alert if you haven't watched the Men's gymnastics final yet.)

I love his story.

When he didn't progress in gymnastics like he wanted to, he threw himself into the one event he excelled at: the pommel horse. He's won all sorts of competitions as an event specialist, and literally was put on the team because he scores so big on this one apparatus.

During today's team finals, he spent the day bringing his teammates water, giving high fives, and cheering on every performance with incredible enthusiasm. And then it was his turn.

Nedoroscik was the last athlete to compete on the team's last rotation. He needed to hit his routine for the Americans to end a 16-year medal drought. No pressure.

It was a build-up right out of an iconic sports movie (Do you believe in miracles?)

While the pressure kept building in the gym, he meditated. A slight smile crept onto his face when he heard the cheers for his teammate's score. And then, like Clark Kent turning into Superman, he took off his jacket, removed his glasses, and puffed out his chest--and HE KILLED IT!

Nedoroscik took an untraditional path to get to the pinnacle of his sport and it paid off with an Olympic Bronze medal.

There is no one way to success, there is no one way to do this life, and there is no one way to find your purpose.

Be unapologetically and unabashedly you in every way possible, and you might end up the hero of your story as well.

Every member of the team had a role today, and they all delivered.

Congrats to the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team and to Stephen Nedoroscik.

Well done.

07/26/2024

I’ve long been a believer we should Train at home…and go to the show when you are prepared to show at the show…there are so many levels of shows that one can also go to “practice” shows!

By Andre Dignelli When I was younger, my mentor Judy Richter used to say to me: We mistake quantity for quality. At the time, I didn’t understand what she meant by that. I heard it, but I didn’t really absorb it. It was not until later in my career when I really understood what she […]

07/25/2024

With students moving on to college this fall…we have a stall opening and a couple special rate half leases coming available September 1…interested parties can message this page or text Courtney 414-688-8888

07/24/2024

This is an interesting poll…so much can be learned and appreciated on both sides…we all love horses so we give more of ourselves than most other industries and sports…as an industry so many over extend themselves for the love of the horses…not sure how we change this but I’ll keep doing my part.

07/22/2024

If you want to know what Team Building and Growth looks like…spend two weeks at Seoul Creek in July during the Sweet Summertime Series…it’s a little bit of everything and a lot of the inbetween…and we wouldn’t have it any other way! The confidence, coachability, comedy and consistency of this Team speaks for itself 👏👏👏👏 Y’all are Champions in your own right!

Every year the roots of our logo get more nostalgic…the strong protect the strong…the weak protect the weak…the strong protect the weak and the weak protect the strong. When you know what you stand for; you’ll never regret the “expenses” it takes to be authentic and live your best life!

*if you have more memories to document please share them below…I was less than stellar with my photography skills the last 12 days…oops!

07/14/2024

07/09/2024

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07/05/2024

When the weather is just raining on your parade…day after day after day…

The sun will come out tomorrow or some other day in the very distant future…or we will just have to head back to Florida 😂😂

Showing up is half the battle … keep showing up …

07/04/2024

Happy 4th 🇺🇸

07/02/2024

When a horse walks, trots and canters its body throws off waves of motion. Some riders get flung around by these concussive forces, some can pretty well be in rhythm with the horse, while the best riders have become so integrated into the motion of the horse that they become almost one flowing entity, like the Centaur of myth and fable.

Having this blending seat and body more than any other skill defines the better riders, so much so that the former multi-gold medal winning USET 3-day coach Jack LeGoff phrased it like this---

“What are the three things that you must have in order to become a good rider?”
1. A good seat
2. A good seat
3. A good seat

Jack wasn’t big on listening to riders in self-praise mode. I have heard him say more than once, “Don’t tell us how good you are. Get on that horse and show us.”

Almost instantly he could spot the fakes from the real deals just by whether or not they were part of the motion or apart from the motion. The seat doesn’t lie. You either bounce or you don’t bounce.

If your body isn’t supple enough and trained enough to merge with those waves of motion thrown off by the moving horse, you are not, by LeGoff’s high standards, a good rider, nor will you be until or unless you learn to blend.

If this seems harsh, too demanding, that’s not LeGoff’s intent. He wasn’t a coddler, rather he was telling a truth as he saw it. You either can sit the gaits or you can’t sit the gaits. Pretty basic and simple as he saw it.

07/02/2024

By APRIL BILODEAU As beginner riders, we are almost exclusively taught to stay on the rail. While at that level it is for steering and safety purposes, as we progress as riders there are several benefits to riding off the rail, both for the horse and for the rider. Here are a few reasons you […]

07/02/2024

For those who have asked recently about outdoor board; we do not have any opening at Seoul Creek but would recommend checking out Iron Brand…

Erin recently retired there and is living her best life in the pasture!

We have a few Outdoor/Pasture spots available starting July 1st

Possibly one stall opening mid July

We are a local family owned quiet low key barn located on 72 acres in Ozaukee County.

Pastures and paddocks available
Outdoor/Indoor arena
Meadow trails
Outdoor wash and grooming area
Specialized care as needed
Any discipline welcomed

Message us for details or to schedule a tour

07/01/2024

For those we haven’t been able to accommodate in the past, we are happy to share that Seoul Creek will have two stalls for Boarding, Training, Lessons and Showing coming available September 1.

Please shoot me a call or text for more info! 414-688-8888

07/01/2024

BY REBECCA WALTON In today’s fast paced horse show world, the importance of flatwork can often be lost as riders are consistently going in the ring to win ribbons where the key focus is often speed and carefulness. To develop that speed and accuracy though, riders have to begin with flatwork. That...

06/30/2024

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