Lessons Learned from School Horses YOUR MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL PUBLICATION
In celebration of the lesson horse, we asked our readers to share the best lessons they have learned from their favorite school horses. Below are just a few of the replies. Read more on
equiery.com later this month!
Anya of Big Easy Farm “We have good days and not so good days but you and your pony are a team and will learn from all challenges.”– Harper Fields
Baybay of Hilltop Stables (Woodinville, WA) “If something is going wrong the first person to blame is yourself. The horse responds to what you ask them to do, they can’t interpret bad instructions given by the rider.” – Marina Zelo
Bart Simpson of Great and Small “I learned the power of celebrat- ing the smallest effort in the right direction.” – Rachel Neff
Dutchess of Full Moon Farm “I learned to always express grati- tude for the ride, even if it wasn’t good, because that horse did not have to let you climb on their back and ride around. Even if it was a bad ride, they still taught me something, and I am grate- ful for their instruction. I always thank my horse and take my time to properly groom and cool them down. They’re worth their weight in gold and should be treated with the utmost respect!” – Kat Monti
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Hydaway SSJ Sunchief of Blue Diamond Equestrian Center “Putting others first. I was taught that the horse always comes first. I learned to be re- spectful and mindful of all horses, and that the horses’ needs always come before my needs.” – Lindsay Curley
Nigel of Hundred Acre Wood “To never give up and keep trying.” – Sage Beecher
Riker at Woodlawn Stables (Alexandria, VA) “There was a very scary (to me) jump on the outside course, a green barrel set into a mound on a hill. After several years of lessons, my instructor told me it was time for me to jump THE green barrel. The first try, I rode like a wimpy noodle & the horse said nope not going to do it, get it together. The second try I rode slightly better & the horse said better, but still not good enough. The third try, I sat up, put my leg on & rode like I meant to jump and the horse jumped it perfectly. I was so elated (I jumped THE green barrel!!) and I learned to ride like I meant it, even when I was a little nervous, which is a lesson that has stayed with me through many years of riding and eventing. I will always remember that day and that wise, wonderful, patient horse. “ – Chris Arthur
THE EQUIERY YOUR MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL PUBLICATION | JUNE 2023 | 15
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