Romriell Performance Horses

This is an incredible statement that should be followed both in life as well as horse training . Your horses well-being should ALWAYS come first we focus so m...uch on physical health and condition but the mental health is equally important! This means prioritizing your horses understanding in their work, not just meeting the requirements to reach a certain level for a score or to stay relevant. This means making sure your horse is happy both in work and in life. This means recognizing that your horses need play days outside of the arena. This means that you make sure your horse knows that they are your best friend/dancing partner/family first and competitor second. This means ... think with your heart first and the rest will follow ! Thank you Brandye Randermann for sharing . . . #dressagehorse #dressagelove #dressagetraining #happyhorsehappylife #hasslerdressage See more

Some days you teach kids how to ride; some days you teach them how to live. My job description is complex. I spend half of my time teaching life lessons, and th...e other half yelling "Heels Down!!" to unsuspecting children. It's a balance. Some days call for pep talks, and others call for tough love. Sometimes they need a hug, sometimes they need a push. I'll always love that part of what I do, because it is so much more than teaching someone how to ride. It's learning who they are, and helping them become who you know they can be. To all the riding instructors who do so much more than teach how to ride, I see you. You are making a difference. photo cred @kcimages_ See more

Dear Horse industry, Stop being awful. Stop putting others down for the sake of one's own prosperity. ... Stop the whispers in the warm up ring. Stop the snarky remarks behind closed doors. Stop with the clicks and underhanded complements. Stop with the need for newest and latest fashions or tack sets but never riding your horse in fear they may get dirty. Stop manipulating others words or actions. Stop normalizing poor sportsmanship and start normalizing folks who work hard. Chances are if you've had horses long enough you've encountered some sort of this. From the competition world, to trail riders, to rescues, to top level riders, it's everywhere and it's terrible and it's got to stop. It's got to. I've met riders, young and old, who are petrified to ride infront of people because some where along the line, someone told them they weren't good enough. I've seen talented people quit because of gossip and I've seen people give up on what they believe in because folks made them belive they were only 1' tall. When you see a rider kicking them selves after a bad ride, tell them great job for hanging in there and give them some tips. When you see that girl show up in the rusty old bumperpull, know she likely put everything she had into her entry fees. When you see an organization fighting for what they believe in, fight with them. When you see the girl too shy to ride, ask her to help you out by hopping on to keep your horse company because it would be an awfully big help. When you see the girl scared to death in line up remind them why they are there and they have this. When you see the girl discouraged over progress, remind them how far they have come. The world is full of ugliness, horses should be our escape, not a place we feel belittled. We are all incredibly blessed to have Equines in our life. Becoming better Horseman is hard enough without having folks tear you down. Please start normalizing raising each other up. -Erin O'Neill

To avoid using the indirect inside rein when you should be using your inside leg... "Imagine your inside rein has paint on it and every time it touches your hor...se’s neck, you get paint on him. (And you have to get off to clean him up!)" Lendon Gray Read more articles with Lendon here https://dressagetoday.com/tag/articles-with-lendon-gray Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz

I am thankful every day for my wonderful lesson horses!

LISTEN TO YOUR HORSE Horses can only tell us how they are feeling via their behaviour and body language. We need to start listening. 'Misbehaviour' in horses is... either normal behaviour that the handler has misinterpreted, or behaviour that the horse is performing as a result of pain, unsuitable management, poor training or any combination of the three. If your horse is behaving unusually then call a vet as soon as possible to ensure there are no underlying physical causes. If they have a physical all-clear then call a qualified equine behaviourist to help you. Visit Understand Horses for information about horse behaviour, horse behaviour problems and how to read equine body language. Post courtesy of Understand Horses course provider Justine Harrison - Equine Behaviourist. #UnderstandHorses #Horsebehaviour #Horsebehaviourproblems #horsebehavior

There have been lots of interesting posts on Facebook this week, lamenting the life of a "horse trainer"...ranging from "don't choose this life" to "choose this... life and enjoy being poor and miserable." Huh? I think sometimes young folks believe that their love of horses is going to automatically translate into a great career - and are disappointed and disillusioned when it doesn't. To do this job well, you had better like horses, AND KIDS, AND TEACHING. If you're only in it for the horses it's not going to work. You need to understand that this is a JOB in the horse INDUSTRY, and make sure you are taking care of the business side of your business first. You don't buy that horse because you love it. You buy it because, after looking at all aspects of ownership - including the FINANCIAL aspects - you can afford it. You don't go to that show because you want to be seen, or because all of your friends will be there and you don't want to be left out. You go because, after looking at the costs, and the number of clients who will be going, it is a good FINANCIAL decision to go. You don't buy that farm because it's always been your dream to own your own place and you want to be in charge of everything. You buy it because, after looking at all the income and expense involved, you think you can MAKE A PROFIT on the boarding side of the business. You keep up on what other barns and trainers in your area are charging so that your pricing can be COMPETITIVE. You don't have to be the cheapest. You are TRANSPARENT about what you charge for your services and share that with clients...in writing, updated yearly. You charge everyone the SAME PRICE for the same things. You say "yes" when you can, but you LEARN TO SAY "NO" when the job, or the client, is just not right for your program (although they may be perfect for someone else). You treat all of your clients RESPECTFULLY, and don't have a breakdown if a client leaves your program. If they are leaving, they have found a better fit for their needs and that's okay. You SCHEDULE your time - wisely - and try to stick to your schedule. You don't OVEREXTEND yourself, personally or financially. You surround yourself with like-minded co-workers so that your daily interactions are PEACEFUL AND POSITIVE and your program is always going in the direction that you want. This career may not bring you everything you ever wanted. But, if you approach it correctly, it can bring you financial stability, independence, a deep sense of fulfillment, loads of friends, some very interesting stories to tell at the old-folks home, and - as added icing on the cake - you may never have to wear pantyhose again.

I did not know a horse could do that... Written by Alissa Kelly I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you. ... I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable. I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first. I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right. I did not know a horse could break your heart. I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen a part. I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible. I did not know a horse could make you pray. I did not know a horse could bring you closer to Jesus. I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic and dedication. I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does. I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget. I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble. I did not know a horse could make you a winner. I did not know a horse could teach you how to lose gracefully. I did not know a horse could install patience in you. I did not know a horse could make you listen better. I did not know a horse could give you their heart. I did not know a horse could change your life. I did not know a horse could do all these things, but now I know.