Baggen's Farm

Obstacle practice for in-hand, ridden, greenies, or those wanting to learn more about Working Equitation. Safe, low-stress practice with an emphasis on balance and relaxation for you and your horse.

First day of my annual horse camp for our grandkids and their cousins. Brie and sugar are both stepping into the roles of taking care of these precious beings in a gentle calm way. Waverly brought her sweet mare Tiki too! We are making lasting memories for all.

Thank you for hosting me at your beautiful barn Linda! Looking forward to coming back this Fall.

The weather can stay just like this please.
Tried out my hackamore on Rain today. It worked as beautifully as it looked on her.

I recently attended Nahshon Cook Horsemanship first clinic in Wisconsin and I'm still processing the valuable lessons learned. I highly recommend it to anyone interested. The venue was lovely, the horses were all vibrant and beautifully muscled, and Nahshon's quiet, joyful approach was truly inspiring. What struck me most was his ability to listen to each horse as an individual, asking only what was possible, and earning their trust. A highlight was when a horse needed space and Nahshon honored that, giving us all a powerful lesson in the importance of patience and understanding. It's refreshing to see a trainer prioritize this approach over forcing or pushing horses beyond their current limits just to appease an audience. The day prior the horse had a beautiful ride with Nahshon. Instead of pushing through, which was entirely possible with his skilled riding, he instead let the horse lead us participants into a 10 minute meditation. I believe this idea of not being too greedy is often overlooked, but it's essential for building strong, willing partnerships with our equine companions. Nahshon's approach reminds me of the idea that a true artist must master the rules before forgetting them and working from intuition. He's breaking the mold and the horses are responding with willingness and trust rather than obligation.
Please, if you can, sign up for the few remaining spots available. You will not regret it.
We were unable to take pictures, so I added this one of a student’s horse and me after a session. This gelding especially has come far with empathy and many pauses. All he wanted to do with me when I arrived was bite and brace. Now, he’s soft and trusting. It truly works.