Fresh Start Horsemanship

Just when I thought it was safe to go back to the barn! The lovely spring weather morphed rapidly into mud season. We've already had the first tornado warnings of the season and we're into Day 3 (4? 12?) of thunder storms. We're getting anxious to be able to play with our mud colored horses and clients, but it's looking like we'll have to wait a bit. Stay tuned, though! At this rate, the mud should dry some time around August.

Well, the warmer weather this week suggests it's time to start thinking about a new season of horsemanship! It's going to be a few weeks yet before we start taking regular appointments, but Meet and Treat sessions are now available with 24 hours notice, Monday through Sunday from 11am-6pm. 30 minute sessions are $10 for the first participant, $5 for each additional participant up to a total of 5 people per session. Message for contact information.

We have a new neighbor! Risen from the Ashes animal rescue has purchased the property across the road and is getting settled in. Check them out. Karen and her family are doing some great work taking in horses, dogs, and cats that may otherwise have no other options. We look forward to possible future collaborative efforts. In the mean time, if you haven't finalized your year end charitable contributions, they could use your support. https://www.facebook.com/risenfromtheashes1

#barnbaulkwithBrittany I want to share something with y’all, I’ll try to keep it short. A parent asked me the other day about how much it cost to have a hors...e to ride or race I replied don’t do it, unless she is serious He said hell I figured you’d try and convince me to get her one now Here is the thing. I absolutely love horses but so much of my time, my life and my money (oh my lawdddd the money) goes into this and I wouldn’t change a thing but here is what people need to understand. This applies for people with horses currently as well. See this poop fork. It’s made up of several tines to create a working rake. If one tine breaks or is out of place the unit will not correctly work as it should. It may still be usable but it won’t be pretty, it may still kinda work but it won’t work correctly. Imagine each tine is a something to do with a horse. One tine is nutrition- proper feed, hay, water One tine is farrier - good feet are a must One tine is vet- maintenance is a MUST One tine is you- horsemanship riding ability One tine is the horse- how’s he feeling? Did you handle the first three, vet, farrier, nutrition One tine is TACK- bits, bridles, proper saddle, proper pad, sport boots etc. (all these are needed and cost thousands) One tine is - extras and misc - trust me these things will pop up just when you think you’ve got it all figured out. One tine is a trainer for both you and the horse (you can never know too much) The point I’m trying to make is it takes a lot of individual pieces to make a great horse and rider! You may find a unicorn that stays sound and doesn’t require anything but that is why they are called unicorns. They are very rarely seen. Most all horses require maintenance. Say you’ve never done anything strenuous in your life, I bet money you’ve taken medicine, been to the doctor, etc. EVERYONE AND EVERY HORSE NEEDS MAINTENANCE! I feel like this needed to be said. I see nice horses all the time being jerked on, whipped, or sold because they didn’t win lil Suzie a buckle. But you didn’t do your job and listen when your horse was trying to tell you something. Okay I’m done now. Thanks for reading this far if you made it. I could go on and on and on. A horse will change your life but it ain’t for the faint of heart and if you treat em right and keep them happy, they’ll give you their life every day!!!! Enjoy this photo of my poop scoop Edit: I’m literally overwhelmed at the response me and my barn talk received. I can’t tell you how much the shares and kind words mean to me. Horses are so humbling and rewarding. But they are not just a hobby. You 100 percent have to be all in.

This is why I opened Fresh Start Horsemanship. I want to offer opportunities to kids (and adults) who otherwise would have no access to horses. I want to be the person I wish I'd known when I was growing up.

Does your horse want to be with you? Does she come running when you call? If not, call us. We'll help you become the person your horse wants you to be.

Never "just" trail riding.

All appointments for Saturday, August 8, are postponed due to weather. Check for text alerts to reschedule.