Children are…
Children Are… AMAZING, acknowledge them BELIEVABLE, trust them CHILDLIKE, allow them ENERGETIC, nourish them FALLIBLE, embrace them GIFTS, treasure them HERE NOW, be with them INNOCENT, delight with them JOYFUL, appreciate them KINDHEARTED, learn from them LOVABLE, cherish them MAGICAL, fly with them NOBLE, esteem them PRECIOUS, value them QUESTIONERS, encourage them RESOURCEFUL, support them…
Stella has a bright future!!
I’ve been working with Stella on the daily for the last 3months and she is now ready to start giving lessons! I have to say I’m pretty proud of the lesson horse she has become already, especially for being 7yrs old. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for her and her willing…
The Beautiful Journey of Esther and Bingo
Bingo has been giving lessons to his previous owner and it’s a beautiful thing! Due to Bingos previous time off, leading to some behavioral problems and along with Esthers time out of the saddle resulting in lack of confidence…they were not a good match. Hence why he was rehomed here at Hoof Prints Stables. But…
You have to start to be great…
One of my favorite sayings My dad had me on a the back of a horse from a young age, but I think back to when I made the choice to “start” my own passion for horses in my early teens. Looking back, i recall learning so many things the hard way and making countless…
YOU CAN DO IT!!
Ta-da I think her face is a solid explanation of how much fun she’s having doing the Flip Around Trick…all while building confidence, crushing fears and proving to herself that she CAN DO IT!!
Growth & Change
One of my favorite things about teaching kids is witnessing their growth and change…just over the 4-5months of winter it is crazy to see how much kids mature emotionally, physically and in their skill sets. Last fall, this girl was as driven by fear, very unsure of herself and her surroundings and she would give…
More than horseback riding…
There is so much more to horse lessons, than just horseback riding>>>
GROWTH
What a beautiful day for LESSONS The growth I have seen in the students who decided to continue horse lessons into the fall has been incredible!! Having more than 3 consecutive months of riding definitely makes a difference!! Horsemanship Growth: seeing my students experience the connection between horse and rider…where it no longer feels like…
