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Equestrian WISH

Creating an inspiring space for people to be embraced and empowered through the equestrian experience Turning your WISH into reality, one ride at a time.

Equestrian wish is focused on improving the connection between horse and rider by promoting strong fundamental horsemanship and personalized attention! Here we can share our successes and challenges as we forge ahead to fulfilling our equestrian wish.

18/11/2024

IMPORTANT!!
ALL CLASSES AND LESSONS ARE CANCELED THIS WEEK AS I HAD TO GO TO NYS TO CONDUCT SOME ESTATE BUSINESS AT MY MOM'S B&B.
THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING.

29/10/2024

WINNER OF THE $500 PIG PIE BINGO
FROM OUR 4TH ANNUAL FALL FARM FAIR IS

EMILY ANSELL

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
AND THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR PLAYING.

24/10/2024

4th Annual Fall Farm Fair is going to be fun for everyone!! This Saturday, Oct 26th from 10:30-3....
Live music from 12-1

12/09/2024

I am very blessed with a great farm family.
Thank you 😊

08/09/2024

It was a great weekend at the Horse Show. Brooke took 1st in the Medal and some nice ribbons in her Hunters. Alex was Open Hunter Champion! And Allison moved up divisions.
I'm so proud of these riders!!

08/09/2024

So proud of this team!! Allison was Champion in her cross rail division!! But even bigger news!!! She did the novice 18' division for the first time and took 2 first place and reserve champion!! Way to go.

07/09/2024

And Alex wins the derby!!!

Brooke had some great rounds today as well... I'll post video later.
Looking forward to another day tomorrow.

07/09/2024

Allison and Niko had a great morning 🥰

27/08/2024

I am back on the farm! Everyone registered for Homeschool Horsemanship courses should have received their confirmation emails. All regular lesson riders that need to switch lesson times due to school, please contact me as soon as possible.
And all vendors for the farm fair - I will be going through and finalizing that later today.
Thank you fir your patience.

22/08/2024

All homeschool horsemanship classes and lessons are canceled until next week. For those trying to finalize fall homeschool horsemanship classes, please be patient, as my mom passed and I am in NY. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

06/08/2024

🐎 Lessons I'd like my riders to remember from Paris 2024 Olympics 🐎

Every rider in the Olympics first had to learn to walk. Those skills you are working on now; weather it be straightness down your lines, or rhythm in the gaits, or simply mastering your posting trot... Every rider in the Olympics had to work hard to develop these same skills. Keep working hard and you will improve.

We ride in one of the very few sports that keep men and woman equal! This is an honor. Even the horses we ride - both males and females ( stallions, gelding and mares) all compete as equals. This is a great example for the world. It's not about gender, it's about our passion, dedication and perseverance!

Even the best riders, on the best horses in the world still fall! It's OK to fall. It's OK to feel embarrassed. It's OK! You are not the first to fall and you won't be the last. It's not about the fall, it's about getting back on the horse and trying again. Falling is part of this sport. Yet those who rise again, learn from the moment and get stronger.

We ride in a sport that embraces the young and the old. Both with riders and horses. Allow this lesson to remind you that you can keep following this passion throughout your life. You may not be a champion this year, but keep working and you could be the best in the world at 65 years old. You have plenty of time to enjoy this sport. And that young horse of yours, if managed well has a long career as well.

Sometimes luck is on your side and sometimes it's not. Over and over, throughout the show jumping we saw one horse touch a rail and it stay up while another touched it and it fell with the 4 fault penalty.

Chips, long spots, refusals and eliminations still happen at the top levels. Perhaps lighten up on yourself when you have a bad course. It's OK and the next one could be better.

This sport often brings our highest highs and our lowest lows. From tears of joy to tears of failure. You are not alone. The very best in the world left the ring today and some had tears for not reaching their dreams. Don't let that keep you from putting on your big boy pants tomorrow and working harder. And please stay humble on your days of glory.

But the most important thing to remember is we are in this for the love of our horse. So give that horse a treat when he comes out of the ring, pat her lovingly no matter of you came in first or last and please, if you fall... be like King Edward rider and kiss the horses muzzle softly before you exit the ring!

05/08/2024

It was a great first day of summer camp!!
We practiced our leadership skills on the ground, developed our core balance while ba****ck, played some games and made horse tail key chains!!

04/08/2024

ATTENTION RETURNING HOMESCHOOL HORSEMANSHIP STUDENTS!!!! PLEASE CONTACT Equestrian WISH IMMEDIATELY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR CLASSES BEGINNING IN SEPT! FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME OR COMMENT BELOW. THANKS

04/08/2024

Homeschool Horsemanship 🐎🐎 Registration 🐎🐎

All classes are now full except for Thursday 4-6 teen group.

Homeschool Horsemanship is a hands on class that develops safe and fun relationships between horse and handler. This class promotes a well rounded learning experience. Each participant will be encouraged to strive to be their best. Equestrian WISH requires participants to pay attention and follow directions. Horseback riding is a part of Horsemanship, but it is not the primary focus in this class. Homeschool Horsemanship teaches many aspects of true horsemanship, including equine psychology and communication, anatomy, health and over all care of horse, tack and farm responsibilities.

101 - ( only 4 spots left)
Thursdays 11:30- 12:30 beginning Sept 5th

143
Wednesday's 11:15-12:15 ( only 1 spot left)
Fridays 10- 11

203
Thursday 10-11 ( full)

Teen group
Tues 10-12 ( full)
Thursdays 4-6

Homeschool Horsemanship Registration

To register: please read this entire post, then copy and paste it into an email. And fill in all the appropriate information. Please read the entire post as most of your questions will be answered below. Registration is not complete until first month payment is received. Class placement will not be held without completed registration. A confirmation email will be sent after completed registration is received.. ... though this may take a couple days as I'm busy with the farm. Thank you for your understanding. Please copy, paste , fill in and email to : [email protected]

Please read and put your name after each paragraph as proof of reading, understanding and agreeing to...
Please fill in the information

Start Date of class: Sept. 2024
Class name:
Day and time of class:
Participant name:
Age:
Any equestrian experience:
Parent name:
Phone #:

Homeschool Horsemanship students must come dressed for the weather and prepared to get dirty. Boots with a small heel are required. Equestrian WISH has shared helmets, yet encourages riders to provide their own.

Class continues rain or shine, hot and cold!

IF FOR ANY REASON, CLASS IS CANCELED, IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE. THEREFORE PLEASE CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE BEFORE LEAVING HOME EACH WEEK. If we cancel class, it will be rescheduled.

Make up classes and rescheduling is NOT available if you miss a class. Refunds are not available as these classes are a set amount per month, or session, regardless of how many you attend.
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Your name-

Homeschool Horsemanship 101 is a 7 week introductory course that meets once a week for one hour. The cost per student is $100, regardless of how many classes are attended. The course is prepaid.

Homeschool Horsemanship 143 is a school year course that meets once a week for one hour. The cost is $75 a month, regardless of how many classes are attended. Class begins in September and continues through the end of May. This is the beginners class. Open to riders 5 and up.

Homeschool Horsemanship 203 is a year long course that meets once a week for one hour. This is a more advanced class for those that have completed 143 or can easily trot a horse off the lunge line. This class offers more riding time as these students are all capable of walk - trotting on their own. Cost is $115 a month, regardless of how many classes are attended. Class begins in September and finishes at the end of May.

Homeschool Horsemanship 244 meets once a week for two hours. This class is to encourage and equip youth with work related skills focused on farm responsibilities and tasks. Approximately one hour will be a 203 class. This is an excellent opportunity for youth to become ready for volunteer opportunities around the farm. Cost is $115 a month.
OUR TEEN CLASS IS CONSIDERED A 244 CLASS.

Paypal payment accepted : [email protected]
After the first payment, we request cash, check or PayPal payment under friends and family.

Your name-

Parents are welcome to stay and watch the class, or you are welcome to drop off the youth. Parents are asked to not coach your child during class time. Interaction with your child during class time should be kept to a minimum.
If siblings will be waiting, please bring them an activity or small toys to play with. Running, jumping and rough play can be a distraction in and around the barn and will not be allowed as it may cause the horses to spook.

The first class will meet at the front gate at 444 St. BRIDES Rd W, Chesapeake Va.
PLEASE drive slowly on the driveway and park in the parking area near the gate. Do not drive near the barns

I understand the 143 class runs from Sept through the end of May and i am committing to the entire course. .

Your name:

By registering for this class, I understand that working with horses is a physical activity that involves potentially serious risks of injuries or death to their participants and observers. I understand I, or my minor child(ren) may be injured or die through no fault of myself or anyone else, because of the nature of the activity in which I am going to be engaged. I also understand that horses, even the most well-trained, are often unpredictable and are often difficult to control.
notice of the provisions of the Equine Activity Liability Act 3.2-6200 through 6203, 2008, as amended, which state in part: “”(i) the propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways which may result in injury to the participant; (ii)the inability to predict an equine’s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons or animals; and (iii)the hazards of surface or subsurface conditions. The waiver shall remain valid unless expressly revoked by the participant or parent or guardian of a minor, in writing, with receipt acknowledged by a representative of Equestrian WISH.
Furthermore, with this waiver I release any rights to compensation for any injury.

Your name

Equestrian WISH often shares photos, videos and other images to keep our community connected and engaged through our page. By participating in these classes I understand that Equestrian wish has all copyrights of the images captured during class time, and I waive my right to any compensation for images posted of my child and family.

BY returning this email and participating, observing and being on Equestrian WISH premises, IT IS MY INTENT TO GIVE UP THOSE RIGHTS AND PROVIDE THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, AND I DO SO KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY.

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Please describe your child:

Home address:

Emergency contact:

How did you hear about Homeschool Horsemanship?

Thank you for your interest and support of Equestrian WISH. We look forward to a fun and educational season.

29/07/2024

Equestrian WISH has a few more openings for Summer Camp - next week Aug 5- 9. Join the fun filled farm days with horseback riding, games crafts and more!! Camp runs 9 am - 2 pm Monday- Friday.
Hickory area of Chesapeake VA. Open to ages 7 and up.

Follow this link for registration

https://forms.gle/i7ApbKZKUjYyYvev5

Address

444 St. Brides Road W

23322

Telephone

757-408-8979

Website

https://www.equestrianwish444.com/

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Videos

4th Annual Fall Farm Fair 444 St Brides Rd west Chesapeake va October 26th 10:30-3 BRING CASH HAY RIDES, HORSE RIDES, GAMES, MAZE, PUMPKIN CARVING, VENDORS, EQUINE PHOTO SHOOT AND LIVE MUSIC!!

Join us this Saturday at 444 St Brides Rd W Chesapeake Va for our 4th Annual Fall Farm Fair from 10:30-3. Free parking. Free Entry. Free Costume Contest for all ages at 11:30. Professional photo shoots at 10:30! Hay rides and horse rides for $10. Lots of vendors to browse and shop. Great food trucks! And live music from 12-1. Hope to see you there.

Vendors information for our 4th Annual Fall Farm Fair. 1) gate opens at 9 am for vendor set up. 2) the fair runs from 10:30-3. Please do not pack up early. 3) please have a screenshot of your payment or the $40 cash ready in hand when entering the gate. 4) vendors will be allowed to pull in to their space to unload. Once you have unloaded, you will need to move your vehicle to a designated parking spot. Your car can Not stay at your booth. 5) you will enter the long wooded driveway! The fair is 1/2 mile down, so keep going. Lol 6) NOT signed up yet, but you would like to join in as a vendor... please text Dawn at 757-408-8979. Address is 444 St Brides Rd W Chesapeake va 23322