True Blue Equine

03/01/2025

Congratulations to Wainionpaa Equine Services on their certification in Equine First Aid! This is exactly why we are passionate about this class - it provides resources and tools to equine professionals and horse owners so they can confidently prevent, prepare for, and respond to equine emergencies!

This weekend I travelled over to Spirit Horse Center Inc. to attend a class on equine first aid hosted by True Blue Equine in conjunction with Pet Emergency Education. Let’s talk about why I chose the class

I didn’t grow up in the horse world, but like many I loved horses since I was just a little girl. So when I got the chance to be around them while in high school, I never looked back! I got my Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from Crookston, interned at lovely dressage barn, followed by my equine massage certification, and now the first aid certification!

Now the reason I went for a first aid clinic. Besides the obvious of it being useful information, it is information a lot of people in the horse world have learned over their lives, and I had some catching up to do! While I had learned a lot in the years since I started working with horses, I wanted to feel more confident in my first aid education.

03/01/2025

Shout out to Jen and Lynn from Mounted Eagles that attended our Equine First Aid class last weekend in Brainerd!

02/23/2025

What a great Pet Emergency Education class yesterday at Spirit Horse Center Inc. in Brainerd! Thank you Staci for being a wonderful host and to the participants who traveled from all over the state to attend! We had some awesome discussion and learned a lot with and from each other!

If you are interested in becoming certified in Equine First Aid and Emergency Repsonse, be sure to check out our class next month in Le Sueur or contact me True Blue Equine to schedule a class at your facility!

01/25/2025

We are honored to be Pet Emergency Education Pet Business of the Week!

01/25/2025

Pet Emergency Education is pleased to present this week's pet business of the week, True Blue Equine LLC.

True Blue Equine, located in East Central Minnesota, offers horsemanship coaching and equine educational experiences for both youth and adults. Their approach is designed to teach individuals about horses, while allowing horses to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness. They provide accessible, progressive, and comprehensive coaching that fosters the development of life skills, emphasizing integrity, safety, connection, leadership, authenticity, and continuous learning.

Kari Meyer, founder and President of True Blue Equine LLC, discovered her passion for the horse industry while working in her family's draft horse and carriage business. She began training horses when she was 13 and later pursued a degree in Equine Science at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, where she gained valuable insights from leading equestrians. After graduating, Kari began her career as a riding instructor and horse trainer, focusing on helping horse owners develop deeper connections with their equine partners.

True Blue Equine offers a variety of services tailored to both youth and adult horse enthusiasts. Their horsemanship coaching and equine consulting programs are very popular, with offerings such as Equine Essentials, a beginner groundwork series, and The Boss Mare's Retreat, a leadership workshop designed for women. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our services to include group riding lessons, afterschool programs, and training clinics/webinars at the True Blue Equine Learning Center and Horsemanship School.

In addition, Kari has recently co-authored the reference guide for Pet Emergency Education's Equine Emergency First Aid Certification Course. As a Senior Instructor with Pet Emergency Education, she has certified over 600 participants throughout the United States in canine, feline, and equine emergency response.

For more information on True Blue Equine or any of their programs or offerings, please visit their website at www.trueblueequine.com!

01/19/2025

The exasperated horse mom in me says, "Ugh! Can't we just ever get one nice picture!?" R***r is looking mighty handsome (and goofy) in his new coat. Normal people - stay inside today. Horse people - you'll need your Carhartts when you go out! Stay warm out there today! Current real feel -20 🥶

01/17/2025

What a crazy beautiful night out at the barn!

01/15/2025

If you've taken any of my classes you know that I am very much an "it depends" person. I try to stay away from black and white definitive, all-inclusive answers or methods. I don't necessarily believe in words like "always" or "never" or "right" or "wrong".

I do, however, believe that every single thing you do, especially with horses, impacts what happens next. Emphasis on IMPACTS, not causes. You can't prevent everything, but you can prepare for reactions and mitigate some injuries when an emergency occurs.

Though there isnt a "RIGHT" way to do things, there is a correct and accurate way that is safety-minded and, in this case, takes into account how a piece of equipment was designed. Tying a rope halter is such a mundane thing and when done mindfully, can prevent cervical injuries to the horse in an emergency.

Don't go through life seeing horsemanship through the lens of "right" or "wrong". Instead, make small, mindful choices day-to-day that promote your horse's wellbeing and keep them safe. It's not about being perfect or doing everything just so, it's about taking the time to learn and do your best for your equine partner.

Photo Credit: Knots4U

01/12/2025

Congratulations to the participants of today's Pet Emergency Education Pet CPR+ Certification, hosted by Foxy Dogs Grooming! It was a great class with engaging discussion and lots of learning!

If you are interested in becoming certified in Pet CPR+ by attending a local class or hosting a class at your location, please reach out!

01/07/2025

💥 Host a Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class This Winter!

Looking to enhance safety and preparedness for your team or pet owners in the community? Now’s the perfect time to host a Pet CPR and First Aid Certification Class!

🌟 Special Winter Promotion 🌟

For every 8 paid participants in attendance, you’ll receive 1 FREE registration—perfect for rewarding someone special or boosting participation!

💙 Why Host a Class?
✔️ Enhance Safety: Learn life-saving skills to save the lives of dogs and cats.
✔️ Strengthen Trust: Show your commitment to pet well-being and care.
✔️ Feel Empowered: Gain confidence to handle pet emergencies like a pro.
📅 This offer is valid for classes scheduled in January or February, so don't wait!

Contact Kari to book your class today and take advantage of this amazing deal! 🐾

Spread the word and start the year prepared! 🎉

**This promotion applies exclusively to public and private classes and does not include fundraiser classes.

01/02/2025

Happy Birthday yesterday to Ami (23) and R***r (15)!

12/21/2024

On the shortest day and longest night, keep your inner light shining bright. Happy Winter Solstice everyone!

12/14/2024

Happy National Day of the Horse! We are so blessed to be able to celebrate these two boys today!

11/12/2024

Caption this photo!