LESSONS LEARNED FROM SCHOOL HORSES
Simba of En-Tice-Ment “Simba is hands down the best lesson horse I have ever had the pleasure of riding. I started riding with Simba as my lesson horse, and it wasn’t long before I knew that he was something special. His calm, pa- tient demeanor and gentle nature make him the perfect horse for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced. I have learned so much from him, and his consistent performance has given me the confi- dence to take my riding to the next level. Recently, I had the opportunity to lease Simba, and I can say without a doubt that he is worth his weight in gold. He has become an important part of my life, and I am grateful for the many hours I have spent riding and bonding with him. Thanks to Simba’s exceptional training and temperament, I was able to compete with him in a schooling show, and we brought home my very first ribbons! It was an incredible experi- ence, and I couldn’t have done it without him. I am continually impressed by Simba’s abilities, and I look forward to many more successful rides with him.” – Kaitlyn McComb
Thumper of EHM Stables The Equiery received the most stories and pho- tos of EHM Stables’ Thumper. Some of these in- cluded “confidence and trust,” “sit up!” and “Trust them as your partner, but guide them to what you need.”
Geoffrey of Full Moon Farm “Geoffrey is an amazing guy who has given me riding lessons but also life lessons. He has taught me confidence, intuition, and to be present in the cur- rent moment! He is the best.”– Kennedi Okunola
General of En-Tice-Ment “Enjoy your life because it’s later than you think.” – Keeley West
Buster (pictured) and Sampson of Waredaca “We were fortunate enough to have a good group of lesson horses back in the 1980s. These horses would have different people of differing skill levels on them every day, day after day in all kinds of weather. They had every right to be- come sour but did their job and did it well. All of them taught us a lot but the greatest lesson I learned from a lesson horse was self confidence and trust. I came to eventing later than most and soon suffered a fractured leg while preparing for my first competition at Jenny Camp and the dreaded Pumpkin Feeder. I had lost a good deal of confidence but when I was cleared to ride, I was put on Sampson, a tall, slender paint whose idea of a 20 m circle was a 20 m square. He was as flexible as a 2x4 and while dressage was not his skill set, he’d get you over any fence. When ready to compete, I was assigned to Buster who had competed through training and so you know, he flew over the BN Pumpkin Feeder although I’m sure he would much have preferred the Novice one. Both of these horses were instrumental in helping me rediscover my confidence and trust.” – Mary Sue Mood
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Sonny of En-Tice-Ment “There are so many things I have learned from my lesson horse that I can apply to every day life. I’ve learned that exercise, good nutrition, and mental stimulation are the best things for seniors - both riders and horses. Riding has no age limit. The group of women I ride with call ourselves the OBB, short for Older But Bolder. The lesson horses we ride are also older, sometimes at the upper range of what is considered normal lifespan for a horse. Yet they are fit and on a rainy day can’t wait to get out of their stalls and workout. This is where I’ve learned the importance of calming myself when things are stressful and I am reminded of the importance of friendships both hu- man and equine. “ – Lynn Welton-Betty 800-244-9580 |
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