Metro West Riding Academy

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! So grateful for the clients that have turned into family ❤️

21/11/2024

✨ HALF LEASE OPPORTUNITY WITH AN AMAZING PONY! ✨

👉 This is an amazing pony who is used in our lesson program.
“Sabi” is used for riders from 7 years old to petite adults!
👉 Sabi has been shown in Hunters, jumpers, and walk trot. He has also hunter-paced.
👉 Available for half lease on farm. He is a valued member of our teaching team!

For video/more information please PM or reach out to linda at [email protected]

15/11/2024

Horseback riding dates back OVER 5,000 YEARS! And since then, it has been more than just a leisure activity or sport. It is a holistic experience that can significantly impact your body and mind.

3 Physical benefits of horseback riding:

➡️ Improved core strength: Maintaining balance and posture while riding engages your core muscles, leading to increased strength and stability!

➡️ Enhanced coordination: Guiding a horse requires synchronization between your hands, legs, and body.

➡️ Increased cardiovascular health: Regular riding sessions, especially at faster trots and canters, provide an excellent cardiovascular workout!

These are just a few of the physical benefits of riding. If you consistently ride you know that you are often sore after a good lesson!

Next week we will talk about the physical benefits (which are my personal favorites) of horseback riding!

What other physical benefits can you think of?! ⬇️⬇️

03/10/2024

Some of the gang fully enjoying the nice weather today and the big pasture they get :)

Do you know who are in these pictures? Take your guesses in the comments! ⬇️ ⬇️

06/09/2024

‼️ We’ve got good news ‼️

We know that for beginners, tacking up can often consume an entire lesson. That’s why we have created our new Tacking Up Seminar!

🌟 Introducing Saturday Tacking Up Seminar 🌟
Learn to efficiently prepare your horse and maximize your riding time. During these ssessions riders will learn:

1. Proper saddle placement
2. Bridle fitting techniques
3. Girth tightening tips
4. Essential safety checks
5. + More

These sessions are perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. Don’t let tacking up hold you back from valuable saddle time!

📧 Email: [email protected] to reserve your spot!

16/08/2024

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day's riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor's highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself "what can this horse teach me today?" All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it's more likely that you don't ride the horse as well as you think! It's not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that "it's not my kind of horse" is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it's only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it's back.

Copied and shared with love for all of our horses, ponies and riders 🐎❤🐎

24/07/2024

The rain can’t stop us from having great lessons! With two indoor arenas the horses are sure to get their exercise and lessons don’t have to be rescheduled ☺️

16/07/2024

Horses: teachers, therapists, friends. They challenge us, heal us, and show us parts of ourselves we never knew existed ❤️

04/07/2024

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸! Here’s to freedom, unity, and the American spirit. Enjoy the celebrations!

05/06/2024

Our sweet girl Scrappy enjoying some grazing after an amazing lesson last week! Scrappy Is a great school horse that loves to work hard and do her best.

I am so lucky to work with the most amazing clients who genuinely care about my horses and do what’s best for them. The horse always come first ❤️

12/05/2024

Wishing all Moms (horse moms included) a very happy Mother’s Day.

30/04/2024

Grazing isn’t just a leisure activity for horses; it’s a fundamental aspect of their well-being. Here’s why it’s so crucial:

Natural Diet: Grazing allows horses to indulge in their natural diet of grass and plants, which is vital for their digestive health and overall vitality.

Constant Forage: When horses have access to pasture, they can graze throughout the day, ensuring a steady intake of food. This constant forage keeps their digestive system in motion, reducing the risk of colic and ulcers.

Mental Stimulation: Grazing offers more than just sustenance—it’s also mental enrichment! Horses relish the opportunity to explore different terrain, sample various plants, and engage their senses, keeping their minds sharp and active.

Social Interaction: Grazing in a herd setting isn’t just about the food; it’s about community. Horses are social creatures, and grazing together allows them to interact naturally, satisfying their need for companionship and reinforcing social bonds.

Next time you spot a horse happily grazing in the great outdoors, remember that it’s not just about eating—it’s about fulfilling their natural instincts and enjoying a holistic sense of well-being. 🌿🐴

10/03/2024

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14/01/2024

From a lesson mom… 💗 Inspired by a lesson a few weeks ago.