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Equistarre Horsemanship An academic based facility providing dressage based yet versatile riding lessons, clinics, and boarding.
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Learn about proper groundwork and communication, liberty and trick work, bio mechanics of the horse and rider, or even proper and balanced nutrition!

11/08/2024
Round 1 of Debby... we are as ready as we are going to be! Stay safe friends!
04/08/2024

Round 1 of Debby... we are as ready as we are going to be! Stay safe friends!

28/06/2024

On days like today, when it's hot and muggy and sweaty outside, I LOVE to use DAC POWER RINSE to cool off my horses!!! It's easy and fast and they feel great afterward! It also helps repel dirt so they stay cleaner longer! Even after they inevitably roll!!!

It is designed to clean, refresh, and cool your horse after workouts or on hot days!

Contains essential oils:
Camphor, wintergreen, and eucalyptus!

The best part is that you just hook it to your hose and rinse your horse!!! Then rinse right off!!! Done!!!

28/06/2024

A recent study, conducted in Japan, compared various methods for cooling horses after exercise in hot and humid conditions. Thoroughbreds were exercised until their pulmonary artery temperature reached 108°F. The time until the pulmonary artery temperature returned to

I DON’T KNOW YOUR HORSE……But I do know horses. Here are a few things I’ve learned that should help most horses, most of ...
06/05/2024

I DON’T KNOW YOUR HORSE…
…But I do know horses. Here are a few things I’ve learned that should help most horses, most of the time, with whatever problem you may be having.

DO LESS:
Whatever it is, just do less. Expect less. React less. Use less strength. Less contact. Less pressure down the rein/rope. Less pressure from the leg. Less driving from the seat. Less noise…

GIVE MORE:
More patience. More time. More benefit of the doubt. More rest breaks. More reward. More still. More quiet. More variety. More length to the neck…

DITCH YOUR EGO & LET STUFF SLIDE:
Your horse isn’t trying to get one over on you, (or if he is, ask yourself why he feels the need to). What you think is naughty behaviour is usually just an attempt to communicate something: Discomfort, distrust, uncertainty, anxiety, fear, none of which require ‘telling off’…

COUNT TO TEN:
Be in control of your own emotions before you try and control your horse’s emotions. Once you let your emotions change, the whole dialogue upon which your training is based, changes…

IT TAKES TWO TO ARGUE:
So rather than asking for something that goes against your horse, start by asking for things you’re already pretty sure the horse is going to give, and go from there. (This one takes a little figuring out but is totally worth it!) N.B.: Common sense required!…

EVERYTHING IS MADE UP OF THE BASICS:
More advanced work is simply an arrangement of the basics taken care of simultaneously…

NEVER DISCOUNT PAIN:
You can never truly ‘rule out pain’ as a cause of unwanted behaviour. No matter how much money you spend, or how good your vet is…

REST DAYS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS TRAINING DAYS: Overtraining can be just as damaging as under preparing. Horses only have so many jumps/steps in them - use them sparingly…

BREAK IT DOWN:
Most issues can be solved by taking a step back, breaking the issue down into smaller chunks, and taking care of those chunks one by one…

TAKE YOUR TIME:
You’ll get there much quicker if you do. Cutting a corner will only come back to bite you in the ass sooner or later…

ONE FINAL THING…
Horse training is subject to the same laws of physics as everything else. You can’t argue with either anatomy or physics, no matter how many medals you’ve won. Train with this in mind, because there isn’t a single instance where an unyielding or strong rein contact will benefit your training, or your horse…

-Dan Wain

It's absolutely amazing what proper diet and exercise can do for your horse!!! These are pictures from when we first got...
21/04/2024

It's absolutely amazing what proper diet and exercise can do for your horse!!! These are pictures from when we first got Cash and today! He still has a long way to go, but he doesn't even look like the same horse shape/conformation wise!

Also I have to say how absolutely stinking proud I am of the dedication Chloe is putting into our training projects! Her and her sidekick Josie have really stepped up! Chloe has June back under saddle and Josie has been helping ride her and they have been doing groundwork with Cash and Chloe is getting him ready to start under saddle in the next week!

Let’s talk about the lack of quality coaching and lack of standards in the equine industry. For example, kids learning w...
08/04/2024

Let’s talk about the lack of quality coaching and lack of standards in the equine industry. For example, kids learning with someone who claims to be an "coach" and all they learned is how to see-saw a horse's head down and chuck their body over a fence like a champion. All coaching is not equal.

But what happens when you have a good coach? One that opens their program to you, takes you under his/her wing? Becomes invested in your success? When you essentially become part of the "family"...

Eventually, something will happen...

Coach tells you that you are not Karen O'Connor 2.0, and not ready to make the move up to the next level.
Coach says you need to go back and fix some holes in your training.
Coach says you have developed a bad habit, and it needs to be fixed before you can accomplish your goals.
Coach says you need to make sure that your horse is being ridden (not just hanging out at the barn).
Coach says you need to dedicate more time to studying the sport, not just riding.
Coach says it isn't a "horse" problem, it is a "you" problem.

People have become increasingly more reactionary. More easily offended. In lieu of everyone getting a trophy, it is so hard to hear these words from people you admire. Some of the best coaches will be the toughest. Not ones that tear you apart constantly, but coaches that aren't afraid to have the tough conversations with you. Or conversations that you may not have wanted to have.

But remember, a good coach is in YOUR corner. They want YOU to achieve success. They dedicate so much more than an hour of time to your growth not only as a rider but as a horseman. Maybe you are burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle), and you need a reality check that this sport requires more of your time and focus.

These conversations can hurt, but while it may sting at first.... take a second. Think about why your coach is against you moving up right now, why your coach is saying to wait until the summer to be a working student, why your coach is saying that you should not enter the show until the homework and flat work is done.

By Courtney Waskiewicz

Sometimes I spend so much time working and "taking care" of everything and everyone that I forget how beautiful "home" i...
17/03/2024

Sometimes I spend so much time working and "taking care" of everything and everyone that I forget how beautiful "home" is... First week of mowing grass!!! Whole farm done!!! ✔️ (So nice to just get on the mower and it cranks and off we go!)

The Christmas it all began 💜 34 years ago... My first horse a 4 year old Arabian mare named Sheikhinah. She was in my li...
26/12/2023

The Christmas it all began 💜 34 years ago... My first horse a 4 year old Arabian mare named Sheikhinah. She was in my life 27 years. Miss her so much! Thank you for the gift of this life 💜

Fall fun show coming up December 9th at 1pm!
16/10/2023

Fall fun show coming up December 9th at 1pm!

A great ending to a LONG, WARM week of camp at Equistarre Horsemanship this week! The kiddos worked hard and played hard...
24/06/2023

A great ending to a LONG, WARM week of camp at Equistarre Horsemanship this week! The kiddos worked hard and played hard and we are wore slap out!!! We built the dressage arena, went swimming, learned new basic body control exercises, cleaned more stalls than I care to count, dodged terrible weather, and other adventures!!!

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Some more fancy footwork! Working on HI on the circle to help her with overall balance and to strengthen her inside shoulder.

This week we did things a little differently here at Equistarre Horsemanship. Instead of riding lessons we did some groundwork lessons! Ground work is truly a super important foundation to our relationship with our horses! We worked on finding our center and being solid and being a good "dock" for our horses through "horse stance", we tested the waters learning how to use whips as tools, testing them on each other before using them with our horses so we had an understanding of different feelings and sensations and energy we can wield with our whips, we learned to tap into our horses emotions and to use exercises and most importantly our grounded energy to help them to work in a calm and relaxed state, we also showed them how to find that state even when their feet moved faster and the energy gets bigger, we learned about timing and intent and consistency of our cues, and of course some fun exercises to help us be more assertive. Probably most importantly, we learned that each horse is an individual and they have strengths and weaknesses just like we do and that groundwork is a great way to learn who your horse is and how they handle pressure and what the best way is to introduce pressure so they can learn! Super proud of even my tiniest kids accomplishments with these exercises!

Epic meeting a (horse friendly) steer, pt 2

One of the greatest things about training is learning to let your horse "discover" and build confidence. Epic was able to meet a steer yesterday (the steer had grown up with horses and was familiar with them and was not aggressive or I would have been concerned about his horns). I stayed with him in the arena with in but let him decide to engage or not. It was very interesting to see him thinking through things. In the following video he actually came running to me lol!

We made it through a super HOT Western Dressage show in Ocala Fl! Show Your Horse llc put on another great show with great judges and great people! Epic made it through both of his intro tests and Priss and I had our most relaxed level one tests to date! Her canter is improving and overall tension and balance are starting to be where we need them! I can't thank my team enough for getting me through the weekend! I am so blessed and so thankful for each and every one of you!

BOARDING, LESSONS, AND TRAINING AVAILABLE! 5 MINUTES SOUTH OF CAPITAL CIRCLE IN TALLAHASSEE! All the amenities of a big upscale barn without the attitude! This is not your typical barn everyone is very close. Tons of activities! Extremely well cared for horses and the owner has nearly 30 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Equine Nutrition, has 14 years of experience as a farrier, 18+ years as a trainer, 15 years as an instructor, competed on the UF horse judging team at the collegiate level and placed in the top 20 in the country for judging performance classes, and has many very successful apprentices and students. Plus she LIVES and works onsite. The facility is groomed and well maintained. 4 arenas, jumps, obstacles, trails onsite and just 5 riding minutes down the road is the national forest! Stalls with turnout, private turnout with run ins, and Pasture board with private feeding and shelters available. Learn true Horsemanship and how it applies to every discipline through lessons or bring your horse and we can work with him too! Work on body control and fitness for you and your horse, overcome fears, or perfect your performance horse! We specialize in Western Dressage, Horsemanship, in-hand ground work, liberty and trick work, and obstacle training! Tons of references and testimonials available upon request! ASK ABOUT BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNTS! Visit our website for more photos and information! Equistarre.com

Super awesome trail ride today!

First trail rides today for Omero and Oske and Shianne and Diego!!! Rode a handsome paint horse today 😍 Had a blast with everyone!!

Poor horse... she's such a good girl! Two silly peas in a pod!

First time trotting by herself! Gambi decided to spice things up a bit! Suzan Cooper Knutson Elizabeth Harris Knutson

He's so cute! Handsome Justice is getting a bath thanks to Elizabeth Harris Knutson!

Cooling off after their super tough lesson today!

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Our goal at Equistarre Horsemanship is to provide and promote a learning environment where we can be an advocate for the horse. We strive to teach lessons in a manner where people can come and bond and be a complete part of our horse’s lives. While show experiences are great these are not our focus while teaching (like teaching for a test in school). Our riders are here to achieve and fully understand the relationship between horse and rider and our role in their world. Analese Peters is the owner and head instructor at Equistarre and has dedicated her life to studying everything about the horse from their feet to the tip of their tails. Striving to obtain knowledge that allows her to not only be a great rider and caregiver but to also be an easy to understand instructor that teaches using methods that allow the rider to achieve goals slowly yet effectively. We truly enjoy working our horses in the western dressage disciplines and use obstacle, in-hand, and liberty work to help our students and horse to gain confidence.