Blue Flag Equestrian

10/04/2024

Need proof that you can do amazing things? You have done amazing things. You have faced difficulty before and navigated through it. You have learned so much, and there is so much more to do. Be present, keep going. 💜

📷 featuring On The Wing

06/10/2023

Shadowplay, making training level jumps look small since 2014.

30/08/2023

Good luck to Symone and Romeo at AECs this week! 🍀 🏆

22/07/2023

Goal accomplished ✅ Proud to announce that I completed the USEA Eventing Coaches Program and earned certification in June. This is something I have been working diligently towards for the least year; participating in workshops, mentoring, reading, watching, taking lessons, and of course- teaching students. Special thank you to my friend Emily Beshear Deep Purple Eventing for the encouragement and helping me reach this goal, and to my students for your trust and support from the beginning!
Learn about the program 👉🏻 https://useventing.com/safety-education/eventing-coaches-program

20/04/2023

It's somepony's birthday! 15 and finally not acting like a 5yo anymore 🥲such a grown up.

02/03/2023

“This horse is my friend and teammate” perfect way to sum it up 🥹

There is a passion in me to try and find the good in every horse. Each one will have a key to getting the best out of them; you just need to find it.

I think, ‘this horse is my friend and my teammate. We go to battle together. He trusts me and together we do our very best’ 🐷🙌

If my horse is happy, confident and does his absolute best, that’s just as wonderful as a win to me – that’s definitely how I get my thrills!

Another lovely image from Anna Franklin Photography ❤️

02/02/2023

Hey DAYTON, OHIO friends 💙 Message me to schedule lessons for February 13-16, and cross your fingers for cooperative weather! Please share, I can't wait to see you!

10/01/2023

Shadowplay ❤️ his window at our winter home

10/12/2022

Footwork for Shadowplay and position for Anna 🌟 grid work pays off!

18/10/2022

Officially wrapped the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover finishing 14th of the 60 horse field in the Eventing discipline!
Milo completed his ☝🏻overnight show, his✌🏻cross country course, and learned 💯how to be an event horse. I couldn’t ask for anything better! Spending the week at with my mom, visiting with friends, and watching hundreds of do their thing all added up to a great trip. Now…vacation!

12/10/2022

Milo (JC Scar Face Tony) is all set to compete tomorrow at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover 🐎 with a backdrop of beautiful fall colors at The Kentucky Horse Park 🍁

29/08/2022

Milo (JC Scar Face Tony) learning that the water jump is a great place to cool off 💦 We are headed to the RRP Makeover in just six weeks, and looking forward to autumn in Kentucky 🍁

08/08/2022

Shadowplay put on a respectable debut of 2nd Level skills this weekend. I was especially proud of myself for toning down my usual show anxiety, and honestly for even being able to complete the day.
Six weeks ago I couldn’t ride for 20 minutes, there’s still much to be desired, but I’ll for this one.

03/08/2022

Are you working harder than your horse is? Here's a great explanation of a self-going horse and tips to create one from Laura Graves.

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Unlock your horse’s dressage potential with this rising international star’s key to success.

31/07/2022

Support Blue Clover Eventing’s voyage overseas with Favian and his sidekick Theo! Bidding opens at NOON TODAY and closes next Sunday, get yourself something nice 😊 you deserve it!

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/100085/auctions/128394?r=1&t=all

Silent auction 'Favian Flys to England!' hosted online at 32auctions.

22/07/2022

Shadowplay focusing on lateral steps ahead of our 2nd Level debut in a couple weeks 🕺🏻We got this bud!

29/06/2022

Warming up is so important and too often skipped, take it from me…and ya know, Kyle Carter.

A Case for Warming Up (and How to Do It Correctly) with Kyle Carter

27/06/2022

We’re back! After getting the ’go ahead’ from our respective doctors, Carter and I are jumping again!

22/06/2022

The website has been redesigned and is LIVE! Please enjoy ✌️
https://www.blueflagequestrian.com/home

Blue Flag Equestrian offers Professional Horse Training and Riding Instruction focused on the Eventing disciplines. BFE is located in Washington DC, and serves the surrounding area as well as offering virtual riding lessons.

07/06/2022

Remote lessons are working out great for my students in Ohio! We use Pivo and Pixem, and while I do miss seeing them IRL, I love the video option.

Once every two weeks, I trailer over to my dressage coach’s farm for lessons. She’s rarely there. She spends the winter season in Florida, but she has a built-in camera in her arena at her

03/06/2022

Sharing the ring is no big deal for smart and sensible baby horses such as this special one

21/05/2022

What, like trotting a flower box is hard? Milo is learning balance, rhythm, footwork, contact, self carriage, straightness, and building muscles all at once with this “simple” exercise! 💙

14/05/2022

Good lookin’ baby horse alert 🚨

12/05/2022

Milo (JC: Scar Face Tony) 👑 King of the baby horses hacked around the big scary world like a boss today!

15/04/2022

"For most young/green Thoroughbreds... too much leisure and unfocused hacking can be a contributing factor for distraction, and all sorts of 'bad' behavior. Yes, knowing how to mosey about is good, but repetitive schooling without intention can get dicey for these horses." Welcome to the next instal...

31/03/2022

Scar Face Tony is accepted to compete at the 2022 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover!

03/01/2022

Blankets for sale! **Now on consignement at The Tacky Horse**
Used but in good condition and have been cleaned. Offers considered!

78” stable sheet, tan, NWOT $30
78” Pessoa Alpine turnout sheet, blue/pink plaid $80
78” Rhino Wug turnout sheet, brown/tan check $80
80” Triple Crown heavy fleece lined cooler/stable blanket, green, needs wash $40
84” Jeffers Equine medium/heavy turnout blanket, navy/blue plaid $50

07/12/2021