George Ruth Equine Connections

There’s something immensely satisfying watching a student you trained from the beginning (only started a year ago!!!) ride a horse you started under saddle (not even 2 years ago), trot around this beautifully together. The amount of hard work this student puts in every single lesson is impressive, and a true testament of the concept that “you get what you put in”. #proudteachermoment #haflinger #horsetrainer #ridinglessons #connectionbasedhorsemanship

One of my main intentions for my program is to practice things not going as planned, and empowering each student to work through and find the solution without me stepping in. I of course will step in if they need it, but part of my job is to gauge when to back off and let them handle it, and when to step in. A lot of the time I will ask my student what they feel they need, help or space to work it out. Now that I’ve had most of my students for 2 years, I have this amazing group of kids who can clearly tell me what they need and what they want to explore next with their horse partner in their lessons. It makes my heart sing!

I had the honor of attending @travelinghorsewitch online master class yesterday and it put so many pieces together! I attended her clinic in September with Nick and Timmie and it really changed how I ride and teach for the better, and now I have an even better understanding of her work. Due to a rainy day today, everyone got to learn about the thoracic sling, abduction, and how to ask for correct abduction steps in hand. I love passing on a strong foundation and understanding of anatomy and correct movement to my students beyond just “getting on a riding”. There is so much to learn, and I am always on a path of continued education too ✨ #balancethroughmovement #travelinghorsewitch #horsemanship

I love playing with my students and my horses in lessons. I truly believe that play and laughter will help every student develop into a calm, relaxed, and informed rider. It brings me so much joy to laugh and dance and sing with my students and watch them become independent riders. ♥️ This video features Runa (who I’ve taught for 1.5 years since she was 4) and I singing and having fun with Gypsy the spotted unicorn. #ridinglessons #horse #horses #happyhorsehappyrider

I am so damn proud of this kid. She has put in so much hard work and determination not only in this ride, but every single ride for the almost 1.5 years she’s been riding with me. She has worked through fear, some pretty big horse spooks, and even Nick cantering/galloping with her when he got excited about the kabota with hay driving away from him (sh*t happens with horses). But no matter what happens, she always shows up the next week, fully present and ready to go. She embodies the intention that I held and still hold for Song Horse Ranch. My heart is beaming 🥰✨💖 #songhorseranch #connectionbasedhorsemanship #horse #horses #proudteacher

Vulnerability Alert 🚨 A few months ago I was at a loss with this horse. He had a lameness that we couldn’t figure out, I was and am currently going through a divorce, I didn’t know how I was going to pay for everything he needed if surgery needed to happen. I was in full doomsday mode, but I still had the same gut feeling that I had the day I met him that he was meant to be in my life. Long story short(ish), with the help of my parents, my awesome barn community, my students, the team of vets at NCVH, Tara @unbridledgoddess, and Celeste @travelinghorsewitch , my baby horse is back at it. I’m taking things very slow and methodically, but today brought me so much joy watching my talented student ride and have so much fun with this sweet and talented horse. It takes a village to run a mindful, ethical, authentic, and vulnerable horsemanship program, and I am so grateful for everyone for being a part of this dream of mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. -George #timmiethewonderpony #horsemanship #connectionbasedhorsemanship #haflinger

I think she’d win any equitation class personally…

Availabilities this week! Monday Oct. 4th - 10:15 Tuesday Oct. 5th - 1:30 Call me to get on my waiting list of you aren’t on there already, or text me to schedule! #ridinglessons #horse #horses #humboldtcounty #homeschool #extracurricular

When you let the student help facilitate the lesson it can be pretty darn fun! And I’m forever grateful for this sweet, patient horse who tolerates all of our shenanigans (and also let’s us know when she needs a break) #mustang #mustanghorse #ridinginstructor #happiness

I don’t post many videos of me riding on here, but I just had to show y’all Gypsy’s progress. We are both so happy she’s coming back into work! I love this mustang so much 💞🤩 #mustang #lessonhorse #recovery

Gypsy’s BAAAAAACK!!!!! After 5 long months, Gypsy is starting to come back into work slowly. Everyone, especially Gypsy, is so happy 💖🦄✨ #bestlessonhorse

So proud of these two awesome kids! This is the longest they’ve maintained the trot both going at the same time. Zip and Hancock are a good match for them too 💖🦄 #ridinglessons #happyhorsehappyrider #horse #horses #humboldtcounty #northcoast

Happy birthday to my amazing assistant @haven_luna !!! You are such an incredibly hard working, kind, thoughtful, sassy, brilliant human being and I’m so lucky I get to spend so much of my time with you and your beautiful soul. #happybirthday

When your intention for connection is clear, and you are fully present… magic happens ✨ #connectionbasedhorsemanship #songhorseranch #horses #equinepower

This strong, amazing 5 year old human is becoming so independent! I’m a very proud teacher 💞#smallbitmighty #cowgirl #teachthemyoung

Charging into pride month like... Happy #pride month everyone! Thank you to all who have fought for equal rights, and may we keep fighting until everyone is truly treated equal. #loveislove #equalrights #lgbtq #blacklivesmatter