Fairy Catcher Farm

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From “just for fun” to five-star ⭐️

Meet BSF Liam, Braden Speck’s Connemara/Thoroughbred cross who has defied all expectations. Through patience, resilience and an unshakable partnership, this duo climbed the levels and will make their five star debut at the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian. ➡️ https://www.usef.org/media/newsletter/equestrian-weekly/from-just-for-fun-to-five-star-bsf-liams-path

Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event | American Connemara Pony Society

Malibu finally gets to be the cover girl 🦄

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Our next open schooling is this weekend! Sign up on our website by 9 PM Friday night!

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Today Wishbone felt ready more than ever for his next adventure. He got his changes both directions with over a week off. He was the best boy, kick he canters, touch the reins he puts his head down. Producing a horse, especially a kids horse, takes so much time, money, effort and today it all felt worth it. The good, the bad, the ugly, the tears, the smiles, the doubt… when you get a day like today it sure pays off. I feel like I’ve given him the tools he needs to be successful in this world. I see a bright future in between his white and brown ears. 🤍🤎🦴

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The Stretch

A horse that is being worked correctly will offer you a stretch any time you ask for it. When the horse is ridden forward into the hand — from back to front — the energy flows through the body in a soft, elastic way. In this state of true “throughness,” the horse trusts the contact and uses it for guidance rather than resisting it.

So when you allow your hands to gently melt forward, the horse can take the reins from your hand and lengthen its topline. The result is a beautiful, forward, downward stretch — not collapsing onto the forehand, but reaching into the contact with relaxation, swing, and harmony.

This stretch is one of the clearest signs that your training is on the right path. It shows that the horse feels safe, connected, and willing to stay with you… even when the reins begin to disappear.

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“Most horses don’t rush because they’re keen.
They rush because nobody showed them how to wait.”

Rushing is often misunderstood.

People say:
“He loves jumping.”
“He’s just enthusiastic.”
“He gets excited.”

But most rushing isn’t excitement.
It’s lack of education.

The horse hasn’t been taught that waiting is an option.

If every time he goes forward nothing asks him to rebalance…
if every approach feels like “go and hope”…
if slowing down only ever means pulling…

Then the horse does the only thing he knows how to do:
he runs.

Waiting is not natural for a horse.
It has to be taught.

Waiting means:
– staying in the same rhythm
– keeping the balance uphill
– listening even when energy increases
– trusting that the rider will organise the moment

When a horse learns how to wait, rushing disappears on its own.
Not because you stop him —
but because he finally understands how to carry himself.

That’s why I spend so much time on simple things:
short transitions
changes of gear
clear moments of “go” and “wait”
and immediate releases when the horse responds

Rushing isn’t solved at the fence.
It’s solved in the preparation.

Teach the horse how to wait,
and suddenly everything feels calmer, lighter, and more controllable.

💬 Does your horse rush more from excitement or from tension?

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Wishbone strutting his stuff down the center line at Herritage Park Sept Horse trials to finish 4th at his first USEA Beginner Novice Event. 🫶
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