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12/08/2024

Another incredible weekend at the farm 🌼

07/08/2024

Summer lessons photo dump 🐴☀️ plus DewLittle

02/01/2024

Happy 2024 from our herd to yours 🎉

17/12/2023

Thank you Breanna Angleberger for working on our newest addition, Noble! This poor guy’s teeth haven’t been floated in many years, but Breanna was able to get him evened out, and even removed what was left of his wolf tooth. It’s SO important to have your horse’s teeth evaluated every year for their health and comfort. We’re so grateful Breanna was able to squeeze us in her busy schedule to help Noble feel his best 💖

11/12/2023

Penny taught her first official lesson this weekend 🎉 It poured rain on us and we were all wet and cold, but she was an absolute dream 😍

Penny is currently available for on-site lease at our barn in Honea Path. Leasing is the perfect option for those ready to ride more than in lessons, and to learn the ins and outs of horse ownership before actually taking the leap.

13/11/2023

Our barn is stocked for winter with these stunning costal bales from Poole Family Farms! Between the amazing customer service, quick delivery, and some of the nicest hay you can find in the state, all we can say is thank you, Poole Family!

09/11/2023

We already know our DewLittle is worth his weight in gold, but seeing the smiles he puts on kiddos faces helps us remember just how special he is 💛

01/11/2023

Upstate SC friends: we are getting a load of beautiful, horse quality, heavy packed round bales of hay delivered from a farm in Walterboro. We’re looking for help reaching the minimum bale quantity for delivery. The delivered price is $100/bale. If ordering bulk is a storage issue for you I can offer space in my barn to store for $10/month. Send me a message if you wanna get in on this order! If we can make it, hay can be here in 2-3 weeks.

01/11/2023

First hay of the season is out & first blankets are on! After feeling like the longest summer ever, it’s finally starting to get cold in upstate SC at 39 degrees this morning 🥶

16/10/2023

It’s that time of year and Baylor’s Buckle is getting ready to put in another blanket order!

I ordered some for my old men to keep them dry when it’s too hot to put a blanket on. They’re perfect and I’m planning to order more for my whole herd!

11/10/2023

The sunrise this morning was too pretty not to share 🌅

Wishing everyone a beautiful Wednesday!

06/10/2023

She was ready 🌺

29/09/2023

Margo 🌺

21/09/2023

Y’all, this horse is continuing to amaze me every single day. Little Margo has all the try in the world 🪷 This lady would kick out when touching her back legs, now she’s relaxed with her hoof on a stand. She would completely panic at the hint you may want to ride, now she is so still and attentive at the block and even when I put add weight to her stirrup.

She has a few more weeks with me before she’ll officially be available for adoption through Rocky Ridge Horse Rescue. Don’t miss out on this mare, she’s a special one!

18/09/2023

Our good friend’s sweet babies are staying with us for a few days ✨ help us welcome Whiskey, Mystic, and Benjamin!

07/09/2023

good morning, ladies 🌤️

06/09/2023

Quick Rory update!

Rory had her first few rides this week after having many years off, and let me be the first to say, she is a DREAM! We’re working through some conditioning patterns (a lot of trotting) so that she can build back up all of her riding related muscles without becoming too sore or causing injury. She loves to work, so her mama is going to be able to love and ride her for many years to come.

06/09/2023

Quick Margo update - I LOVE this girl!

Margo has been working hard to overcome her fears. She can now be groomed, tacked, and fly sprayed while quietly standing tied. This week we have been focusing on driving from the bit in preparation for riding. This girl does have some pretty tall mental walls put up towards actually throwing a leg over, but together, I think we can take it down brick by brick 🧱 which is my FAVORITE part about working with rescue horses.

30/08/2023

Margo’s friend, Rory, is staying with us for a few weeks!

Rory is also from Rocky Ridge Horse Rescue, here for a refresher after a few years off riding to have some babies 🥰

It’s only for 2 weeks, but it sure feels good to have a full barn! Maybe our hard work is paying off after all 💕

28/08/2023

This past weekend, Jo and I had the pleasure of attending an equine acupressure clinic hosted by Valentine Stables. Stephanie with Poll to Pastern put together a fun and educational, hands on clinic. Both Jo and I left inspired to create deeper connections with our horses, and motivated to put to work what we learned to help our horses reach a better balance.

22/08/2023

Abigail is coming along quite nicely in her restart. When we first started, she used speed as a crutch for her anxiety and inability to focus. We’ve been working hard on simply and calmly walking. After her 2 days off, I was curious to see how much she retained of her ground driving from last week, but she was absolutely wonderful and literally stayed right in step with me 🌻

21/08/2023

As a small, locally owned business we do our very best to support others like us. Baylor’s Buckle has these hay bags that are the perfect size for our stalls and more durable than standard nets. Thank you, Amanda, we can’t wait to order more!

18/08/2023

We love Dr.Ashley at Harmony Animal Chiropractic 🤩 Yesterday, Casino and Dandy got their annual chiropractic adjustments. I firmly believe in the difference having your horse adjusted makes to their performance, mental, and overall health. Yesterday was the perfect example of just how important it is.

Dandy has not been excited about riding recently. He is 23 years old with arthritis, so most would chalk it up to his age starting to show. Dr.Ashley found a rib out, which is incredibly painful. Post-adjustment he was already feeling much better (look at that droopy lip) and ran back out to pasture as happy as could be.

Casino has been having some performance issues under saddle. This horse has never bucked before, but recently he’s been showing his discomfort with tiny bucks and throwing his head around. Dr.Ashley found just about his whole left side out of place, along with a lot of muscle tightness in his hip. We’re hoping that the adjustment holds, but if not he may be seeing a massage therapist as well.

The boys will have the weekend off, but I’m excited to get them back to work, feeling better, next week 💕

17/08/2023

Your weekly Margo update:

I swear this girl gets sweeter by the day! She’ll now trot to the end of her run to greet me at the gate, let’s me snuggle all over her face, and puts her own nose in the halter ready to go to work. She is a nervous horse, so we’re taking things at her speed, but the trust and respect we’ve been focusing on has allowed me to push her out of her comfort zone every day.

In one week we’ve began to conquered the pad, the saddle, lunging, desensitizing to the whip, standing tied, picking up her hind feet, and standing at the mounting block.

Margo is so smart, I’m looking forward to what the next week holds.

16/08/2023

Taking a moment today to give some much needed appreciation.

Michael has worked so hard to build these absolutely beautiful custom stalls and runs. If you know me personally, you know how particular I am, especially considering the safety and comfort of any animal in my care. These stalls with runs are everything I dreamed them to be and more.

On TOP of that, we now have a roundpen on site made possible, again, by Michael’s blood, sweat, tears, and dedication to this mission I hold so close to my heart. I truly could not do all of this without him.

That being said: we officially have an opening for ONE boarded horse in a stall/run combo, we are back open for lessons, AND have limited space for client horses needing training or conditioning.

Last on this long post - a huge shoutout to C&C Farm Gates for our gates and roundpen panels. Elizabeth provided exceptional customer service, an incredible product, and unbeatable prices. Thank you, Elizabeth, we can’t wait to continue working with you in the future!

11/08/2023

Help us give a warm welcome to Margo!

Margo is spending 60 days with us building confidence, and getting her first rides. This clip is from her very first session.

By the end of 30 minutes, Margo is completely relaxed as I approach her with the halter in hand, put it on her, and use gentle pressure to lead her a few steps. When we started she was consistently turning her butt towards me and attempting to run away.

Although Margo knew how to lead when she got here, I have to remember that she is in a brand new place, with brand new people, and no doubt had a rough past, so her progress is enough for me for day 1.

Margo will be available for adoption through Rocky Ridge Horse Rescue at their discretion. If you’re interested in her, please shoot Jennifer a message!

07/08/2023

What does owning horses mean to you?

When you take lessons with Inspiring Strides, you don’t just learn riding skills, we focus just as much on the care and maintenance of horses. You’ll learn how to tell if your horse needs to see a chiropractor, how to know if their hooves are balanced or when it’s time to think about shoes, how to fit a saddle, how to create a diet for your horse that meets all of their nutritional needs, and so much more. My goal has always been to prepare my students to successfully adopt and care for their own horse with confidence.

Are you ready to get started? 🏇🏻

31/07/2023

As of this week, Abigail has officially started her under saddle training! I’m so excited to put miles upon miles on this girl. Her gait is so incredibly smooth and she is ready to cover ground. I have no doubts she will be the ULTIMATE trail horse deluxe ⛰️

28/07/2023

Thunder and his mama are prepping for their first ride! 🤗

23/07/2023

Casino and Dandy enjoyed a 3 mile walk around the neighborhood yesterday so we could spend some time actively resting and improving our relationship through intentional time together 💕

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If you need a reminder that it’s okay to break intimidating tasks down into “bite-sized” pieces, this is it 💪🏼 Miss Emmy was a little nervous to trot Dandy after taking a year off from lessons, and falling off her own horse at the trot. I’m so proud of her for trotting just those couple strides with confidence AND a smile! 🤗

Margo’s officially in her last few days of preparation for her first ride! Let me know - do you think she’s ready?

Quick Rory update! Rory had her first few rides this week after having many years off, and let me be the first to say, she is a DREAM! We’re working through some conditioning patterns (a lot of trotting) so that she can build back up all of her riding related muscles without becoming too sore or causing injury. She loves to work, so her mama is going to be able to love and ride her for many years to come.

Quick Margo update - I LOVE this girl! Margo has been working hard to overcome her fears. She can now be groomed, tacked, and fly sprayed while quietly standing tied. This week we have been focusing on driving from the bit in preparation for riding. This girl does have some pretty tall mental walls put up towards actually throwing a leg over, but together, I think we can take it down brick by brick 🧱 which is my FAVORITE part about working with rescue horses.

Help us give a warm welcome to Margo! Margo is spending 60 days with us building confidence, and getting her first rides. This clip is from her very first session. By the end of 30 minutes, Margo is completely relaxed as I approach her with the halter in hand, put it on her, and use gentle pressure to lead her a few steps. When we started she was consistently turning her butt towards me and attempting to run away. Although Margo knew how to lead when she got here, I have to remember that she is in a brand new place, with brand new people, and no doubt had a rough past, so her progress is enough for me for day 1. Margo will be available for adoption through Rocky Ridge Horse Rescue at their discretion. If you’re interested in her, please shoot Jennifer a message!

Star had a much needed brushing today… and I think she even maybe enjoyed it. This is a huge stride for Star in her rehab and I’m so proud of her calm and confident demeanor during our session today 🤩

peaceful Sunday morning on the farm

When I ask Dancer to lope more than 3 strides so he gives me ✨10✨

Dancer’s transitions are coming along so nicely 🪩

When you take lessons with Inspiring Strides you learn so much more than just riding. My goal is to teach true horsemanship skills so that every one of my students is able to knowledgeably take care of their very own horse some day. In my lessons we learn everything from behavior to coat care, round-penning for mental and physical check ins, recognizing lameness, important professionals to have in your horse’s life, rider confidence, under saddle skills, and so much more. Miss.Annabelle was nervous to lead Dreamer in her first lesson this weekend, but the glow of confidence she has leading her horse home is why I love what I do 🥰

Winston & Casino in their second lesson 💕

Progress Post for Sookie! This sweet red mare has come so far in the last 21 days. She now tacks, grooms, and rides willingly in and out of the arena. I’m so excited for her family to enjoy her when she goes home on Saturday 🤗

It’s so important to me that none of my horses, but especially my rescues, ever have to worry about having hay and fresh water. I choose to feed free choice grass hay for so many reasons (boredom, reduction of anxiety, physiology) but I have been struggling to keep enough hay out for my red mares without them wasting it. My ideas, and Michaels ability to bring them to life allowed us to create these “easy-load” hay nets that fit over 100lbs of hay so that the girls never run out of food (I refill what’s needed each evening) and don’t have as much ability to waste it as bedding.

Sky wasn’t too impressed with wearing her first saddle 😂

Little Luna 🌙 is so close to putting her halter on! Once we get comfortable with the halter on the world is going to be her oyster. This lady is so smart there isn’t anything she won’t be able to do 💕

🌙Introducing LUNA🌙 Luna came to Inspiring Strides as a part of Blue, Sky, & Whinny’s herd. She has been resting on pasture board since March and has officially started her training as of May 01. She’s more shy than the rest of the horses we’ve brought home this year, but she’s so smart & built beautifully. I’m confident she’s going to make some people very jealous when she gets adopted (myself included)! Luna is currently available for adoption as is to an approved home with training experience. Feel free to message me or comment below with any questions or comments 💕

miss Emmy’s beautiful riding in her lesson last night on Dandy. We’re working on controlling the speed of her horse while also controlling her seat at the trot 🤍💕

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