Markelle Stables

10/07/2024

Jillian Markelle

“I was scared today.

I was scared to get on, scared to walk out the yard because I had a bad ride the day before. One bad ride, and it made me scared.

I didn’t know why. I’ve had 1000 bad rides. I’ve had 1000 falls. I’ve broken bones and bruised my pride on countless occasions, but today I was scared.

Why? Because confidence is fragile. It takes months and years to build and seconds to lose and yet we are so careless with it.

When we get on a horse, we wear a hat to protect our head. We wear body protectors, gloves, boots...

We pay so much attention to protecting ourselves physically, we forget that our minds are not invincible, and our confidence certainly is not.

Your bank of confidence needs regular deposits, not just from others... but from you. Self confidence is the most valuable currency in life.

When you go to get on, and you hesitate, you falter and you start to ask yourself “can I do this?”, chances are, your account is almost empty.

Every time you laugh and say “oh no, I’m no good” or “so and so is 10x better than me”, you make a withdrawal from that account, and before you know it, your account is empty and you’re scared to get on.

But every time you say “I’m really pleased with how that went” or “I think I rode that really well”, your balance increases.

We need to learn to give ourselves a break, pat ourselves on the back and allow ourselves to feel proud of where we are - after all, most of the time we’ve worked bloody hard to get there!

Recognising your strengths is just as important as recognising your weaknesses. Never allow yourself or anyone else to empty that account.

Confidence is valuable, don’t bankrupt yourself.”

Author- cromwellandlucy

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Western Women’s Ranch Bronc School 2024
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09/29/2024

Jillian Markelle

09/15/2024

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
Jillian Markelle

Make Them Carry Their Saddle
A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.
Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)
When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.
When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.
When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.
Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.
When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.
After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.
Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.
Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.
Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.
So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.
I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.
Credit Goes To The Respective Owner ~
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09/15/2024

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

Make Them Carry Their Saddle
A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.
Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)
When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.
When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.
When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.
Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.
When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.
After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.
Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.
Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.
Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.
So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.
I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.
Credit Goes To The Respective Owner ~
Follow Us : 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧

08/16/2024

This is why I like dumbies! 😆 🤣 😂
Richard, Ben, Beauty and Ruuken all are very lazy and expect treats without working. Roland is super hyper so he would do more stuff for less treats. Berry would do exactly what you asked her to do. Poptart gets treats for just being there.

Jillian Markelle

“Horses have the ability to think and plan ahead and are far more intelligent than scientists previously thought, according to a Nottingham Trent University study that analysed the animal’s responses to a reward-based game.

“The horses cannily adapted their approach to the game to get the most treats – while making the least effort.

“Previously, research has suggested that horses simply respond to stimuli in the moment, they don’t proactively look ahead, think ahead and plan their actions – whereas our study shows that they do have an awareness of the consequences and outcomes of their actions,” said the lead researcher, Louise Evans.”

https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/12/horses-can-plan-ahead-and-think-strategically-scientists-find

The actual research paper…

“Whoa, No-Go: Evidence consistent with model-based strategy use in horses during an inhibitory task”
Louise Evans et al.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159124001874?via%3Dihub

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07/30/2024

Just work hard on the dang thing you want to do.

If you have used up your horsepower, upgrade.

Used up your skill level? Find a clinic, take the lesson.

Out of money? Take that second job .

07/04/2024

Drop Tine Barrel Horses Jillian Markelle

04/07/2024

Jillian Markelle
Drop Tine Barrel Horses
Runs this week
BFI at Lazy E
MP3 at WCEC

03/24/2024

What a great momma cow and wonderful cattlemen that own this old gal! Jillian Markelle

This Cow ,

Everyone that comes to our crooked lake pasture sees this old Brahma cross cow mixed in with all of these registered Brangus and Brahman cattle . The the first thing they say is what is that and why is she here?

Ghost is the definition of what we strive for on a daily basis. Although we show high-end cattle, the ultimate goal is to raise better beef as any true rancher strives for . She is a 23 year old Florida native cow that was born albino . She has had 22 calves in just a little over 23 years. She raised her last calf last year to wean at 527 pounds at just under six months. She is currently again in calf . She has been beaten and mauled by coyotes , stuck in the mud for days and has learned to survive on the thinnest of pastures. She has never been sick a day in her life , requires no drugs and is one of the best mama cows you’ll ever find . She is the definition of Florida Cattle and she will die here and never see a sale barn

Thank you Ghost , And thank you Larry for letting us have her many years ago !

02/18/2024

The clinics will include pattern work and making barrel racing runs of course, with an emphasis on a solid foundation.

01/29/2024

I just can't. This horse kills me. He is adorable. Jillian Markelle