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Watership Downs, LLC Boarding, Lessons, and Training for Three Day Eventers, Dressage, and Jumpers. USEF, USEA, TEAM, USDF, USPC, 4-H. WE TRAIN CHAMPIONS. Owner: Kelsey Overbey Boos.

The babies are studying up for the future:)
21/08/2024

The babies are studying up for the future:)

We are in the "Run" phase of the show season with the USEA Revel Run and the USEA Hunter's Run each taking place over th...
19/08/2024

We are in the "Run" phase of the show season with the USEA Revel Run and the USEA Hunter's Run each taking place over the last 2 weeks:) we have had a blast getting some horses out to their first events, getting some to their first USEA event, moving some up a level, some finished qualifying for the AEC's and some prepared to show there next week:) So pleased with and proud of these horses and their humans for their outstanding outings!:) both of these shows are phenenominal and are favorites in Area VIII:) thank you to absolutely everyone involved in putting them on:) also squeezed in a senior picture session, thank you to the outstanding and fun work of Heather Koch! Can't wait to keep getting at it:):):)

When your name is I'm a Barbie Girl but you're also having a crazy hair day:)
18/08/2024

When your name is I'm a Barbie Girl but you're also having a crazy hair day:)

We absolutely love the Washtenaw County 4h Youth Fair!!:) most of us agree that this week flew by and i think that is a ...
27/07/2024

We absolutely love the Washtenaw County 4h Youth Fair!!:) most of us agree that this week flew by and i think that is a testament to the club members and their parents:) Thank you Bridle Spurers, because i know that fair week is not easy. You are essentially living together, emotions are high, everyone is exhausted and there are so many balls to juggle with volunteer hours, ride times etc:) But, each of you keeps showing up each year and we have a grand and hilarious time and even though we are not perfect, i am so proud of each of you for continuing to do the thing that is not easy but is so very important, and continuing to support each other and the community through 4h:) fantastic riding peeps and happy, happy horses that honestly were outstanding all week (this is a wonderful week of spoiling them:)) i won't be able to find the words to capture what is so special about fair itself, but i love seeing the clubs interact and the natural setting where the kids feel comfortable making so many new friends, learning about the other project animals together, the pick up games that happen all over the grounds, the multiple generations that are here because this is important to all of them, and the farming community all coming together in one place:) congratulations to all clubs on a fantastic week and i cannot wait to do it all again next year!:):):)

Happy 4h youth fair week!!:):):) the littles gave us a fabulous start and let's have a wonderful week of showing and spo...
22/07/2024

Happy 4h youth fair week!!:):):) the littles gave us a fabulous start and let's have a wonderful week of showing and sportsmanship!:):):)

After nearly a year, I can finally say that we have the majority of our barn rebuild done after the storms came through ...
18/07/2024

After nearly a year, I can finally say that we have the majority of our barn rebuild done after the storms came through last August!:) The building process has been a major learning curve for me, but I am so happy to report that the horses love the new set up!:) As always, it is function over opulance, but the airflow, stall openings directly to the outside, new aisle layout, new run in set up and driveway to the north and south sides of the barn, have truly been game changers:) Thank you again so very much to everyone that has been a part of this journey:) A second shout out and heartfelt thank you to all of you boarders, owners, leasers, lessoners, vets, farriers and feed providers that have patiently worked around the disruption, mess and unknowns that were presented over the last 11 months. Thank you for your unwavering support and never making me feel badly on top of everything else I was trying to manage for this project:) It means the world to me:)

If you are looking to rebuild an existing structure (turns out this is much more difficult than starting from scratch:)) in Southern Michigan, please reach out and I will be happy to share contact information for the outstanding Amish crew that did this renovation:) We loved them!:) It is remarkably amazing how making a "few changes" can completely reinvent/ rejuvinate your daily adventures in this life we choose:):):)

We had the best time last weekend at the Revel Run fun show:) we took horses to their first show, a horse that is a lege...
18/07/2024

We had the best time last weekend at the Revel Run fun show:) we took horses to their first show, a horse that is a legend having been showing for 25 years, and everything in between:) we had new partnerships and everyone did jump heights/ classes that they had never done before:) the horses and riders were fantastic, with everyone being totally relaxed, poised and prepared:) it is so rewarding to have happy horses and riders which makes showing even more fun:) can't wait to see most of you do it all again next week:) Thank you Revel Run for providing this opportunity to the riding community with your unique class selections:)

08/07/2024

This exercise is still a favorite after all these years :-) Slater and Sozo through the old preliminary water question :-) thank you so much to the Miller family for sharing him with us! :-)

The Sharon White clinic at Hunter's Run is a favorite outing every show season:) Thank you Dave for hosting another fant...
08/07/2024

The Sharon White clinic at Hunter's Run is a favorite outing every show season:) Thank you Dave for hosting another fantastic weekend!:)

The Sharon White clinic at Hunter's Run is a favorite outing every show season:) Thank you Dave for hosting another fant...
08/07/2024

The Sharon White clinic at Hunter's Run is a favorite outing every show season:) Thank you Dave for hosting another fantastic weekend:)

1 baby, 2 baby on their first trailer trip:) like clockwork, in and out in 35 mins total:) Major shout out to their stal...
05/07/2024

1 baby, 2 baby on their first trailer trip:) like clockwork, in and out in 35 mins total:) Major shout out to their stallion Mystic Blue Eyes GF for passing on his wonderful temperament:) thank you Allie for the assist!:) that was fun:)

We always have an absolute blast showing at Hunter's Run and this weekend's horse trials continue to make it one of our ...
01/07/2024

We always have an absolute blast showing at Hunter's Run and this weekend's horse trials continue to make it one of our favorite venues (thank you Dave for all of your hard work:)):) it was super fun showing with these ladies and i was soo happy to get Punch out for the season:) it was wonderful to see the progress in his relaxation and to experience the amazing feeling he gives me on course:) the horses were outstanding over the always challenging courses they put out:) i am so excited to do it all again and congratulations Bridget and Deena on your beautiful rides and hard work paying off:):):)

We were able to get a gaggle of green horses schooling at Revel Run yesterday before the rain came in (with no photograp...
29/06/2024

We were able to get a gaggle of green horses schooling at Revel Run yesterday before the rain came in (with no photographic evidence):) today we also added long lining the babies for the first time into our 4h lesson in order to build on our educational project well of knowledge:

We were able to get a gaggle of green horses schooling at Revel Run yesterday before the rain came in (with no photograp...
29/06/2024

We were able to get a gaggle of green horses schooling at Revel Run yesterday before the rain came in (with no photographic evidence):) today we also added long lining the babies for the first time into our 4h lesson in order to build on our educational project well of knowledge:)

I always choose to walk this path to the barn in the mornings because it makes me happy:)
29/06/2024

I always choose to walk this path to the barn in the mornings because it makes me happy:)

Fun things are starting to take shape with the barn rebuild:):):)
27/06/2024

Fun things are starting to take shape with the barn rebuild:):):)

This was our first outing to the Kentucky Horse Park's USEA Midsouth Pony Club Horse Trials and we will totally be retur...
24/06/2024

This was our first outing to the Kentucky Horse Park's USEA Midsouth Pony Club Horse Trials and we will totally be returning!:) We almost melted but the horses seemed to love their mini vacation with the fans and no flies:) It was our weekend for 3rds:) major shout out to Molly for finishing on her dressage score of 29.4 to finish 3rd:) most excellent work dropping that score below 30 and Bay Jake just last week was one of our camp horses teaching littles lessons and riding double etc. What a gem, the little sweetie, and all the pats and treats:) Super excited for Deena and Tux to finish on their dressage score with two lovely jumping rounds to finish 3rd as well:) Tux also has spent many previous years of his life as a camp and school horse and i'm so grateful that he continues to love this eventing role:) Momo and Fuzz continue to have a blast together and added just one rail to keep the 3rd place trend going:) this little sweetie also takes his owner around for her weekly lessons with joy in each step:) Slater and Sozo were our dressage leaders with a 24.7 to lead on Saturday:) he rubbed some poles on sunday and we will continue to develop our fitness, especially in the heat:) grateful for his purple ribbon, his quiet and generous work ethic and his hilarious personality in the barn:) thank you so much to the Miller family for your continued support and encouragement!:) congratulations to MC on having some lovely rides with your mare:) thank you so very much to every volunteer for being out in the heat this weekend:) we literally couldn't do this sport without your generosity:) We will do some local events, schooling, clinics and the good ol' fashioned 4h fair before we pick back up with the Area VIII events at the beginning of August:) Oh, and also try to get our barn rebuilt somewhere in there:) can't wait!:)

More camp fun:):):)
22/06/2024

More camp fun:):):)

Last week we officially kicked off summer with our favorite week on the farm= CAMP!!:):):) We had a blast helping with t...
22/06/2024

Last week we officially kicked off summer with our favorite week on the farm= CAMP!!:):):) We had a blast helping with the smaller C**t Campers and Champ Campers, you continue to crack me up, astound me with both your kindness and thoughtfulness and make me incredibly proud of your riding and horsemanship skills as you grow from year to year:) thank you for being willing to embrace your youthfulness and your eagerness to try new things each time:) i cannnot wait until next summer:):):) Thank you to everyone for making it great and to Lisa for your time taking our grooming to a whole new level:) i loved all of it:)

It's not too bad out here pre 6:00 a.m. and peep three of them sharing one side of the run in so cute:-)
18/06/2024

It's not too bad out here pre 6:00 a.m. and peep three of them sharing one side of the run in so cute:-)

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This exercise is still a favorite after all these years :-) Slater and Sozo through the old preliminary water question :-) thank you so much to the Miller family for sharing him with us! :-)

The babies make me laugh on a daily basis:)

Happy holidays from our merry band of Bridlespur 4h elves!:)

Just getting home this morning from the RRP and am still processing:) it was amazing on so many fronts and i would love to do it again:) Punchie completely exceeded my expectations and was absolutely outstanding:) we did the jumpers on Wednesday and evented yesterday:) we showed and rode in 7 different arenas with an equal amount of atmosphere to the AEC's:) this video is nothing to write home about to other people but to me it is a massive deal for two reasons: 1, my youngest son was the only person with me for the week and the result is very, very limited pics and videos that will actually upload to my phone lol though we had a blast together and 2, right before this test our wheels totally came off. There was music and cheering from the covered arena and a busy warm up with a barrel racer going every which direction. I honestly thought i was going have to scratch for a minute there as my steering left the building and in the past the chances of recovering this were slim to none. I had to ask a random new friend if she would please take ahold of his bridle to walk him for 5 mins until they were ready for us. I then entered this arena that he had never been in, having just abandoned my warm up with only explosiveness and directionally challenged when asking for left lead canter. The fact that he showed up and put in this test after that and essentially showing for 5 days straight was mind blowing to me:) i was soo proud of him for this recovery and effort:) over the past year we made a plan based on what he seemed able to handle at the time and i honestly didn't know if he would be ready for this show in august, suspected he might in september and here we are on october finishing on our dressage score:) right up until the disclipline declaration, i was pretty certain that i wouldn't be able to event because i couldn't steer well enough for a dressage test. This was by far the biggest question i asked of him as far as everything: atmosphere, jumping courses, showing

Punchie was so much fun again this past weekend for a 2 day Waylon Roberts clinic:) we worked on suppleness and straightness:) thank you Timber Run for hosting:)

She's sweet and spicy:)

So much progress with Punchie in our first day of the Sharon White clinic:) we worked on dealing with the atmosphere, standing and being mannerly and our steering which currently comes and goes, with a good ol' fashioned down pour included in there as well:) so fun and happy with his effort:) the video appears to cut off on FB before he comes back and is lovely down the last line again with a hugely improved trot to finish:)

Happy Summer Solstice!:)

What a phenenominal week, my dears:):):) Allie, thank you for taking the time to make this awesome video!:) can't wait for next year peeps!:)

The good news is we are totally ready to show if there are no other horses at the show lol:)

Hopefully this will bring a smile to all the moms out there:):):)

Happy Easter!:)

The first of a certain chestnut's poor choices this a.m. :-) the next one included choosing not to frolic happily with Jericho and instead to break into Kingsley & CO's round bale :-)

Punchie:):):) snowpants and an ice storm and all:):):)

And for those of you that missed it...:)

Congratulations to everyone that showed at Revel Run this weekend!:) I was so proud of everyone especially because out of the 10 horse and rider combinations showing, 5 of them were totally new partnerships and mostly on greenbeans! That was soo fun!:) Lyndsay was 2nd in one Novice division, while Momo was 4th in the other. Deen was 2nd in one BN division while Molly was 5th in the other. Congratulations to Jules for winning one starter division and Bernie was 6th in the other:) love the grasshopper division where Allie was 3rd and Cameron finished 4th:) SS was super in the Novice with about five rides under their belt and Lola had a couple of awesome phases riding with what turned out to be a broken foot! Please enjoy this video of most of Bernie's first show jump round as i didn't get a single picture from the show:) Thank you Margaret for being a great help with Bernie and Deena and Jessica with your awesome assists for which i am so grateful. Thank you to Revel Run for putting on a great show and all of the super kind volunteers!:)

So excited to have everyone back out there!:)

Zekers living his best life:) Thank you Lori!:)

Ameals was back to her spicy self as she was so happy to jump around today at the Waylon Roberts clinic:) She just wanted to be sure that the spectators were on their toes:) So fun to get some of the horses out for the first time in 2022 and great riding peeps!:)

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