Ashley Mason Equestrian

No school? No problem! 🐴✨

Pony Day Camp runs from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM and is the perfect place for kids to spend the day learning, laughing, and loving on ponies.

Campers enjoy hands-on grooming, pony rides, barn games, and confidence-building activities in a safe and welcoming environment. No prior horse experience is needed—just a love for animals and a sense of adventure!

It’s a fun, active, and screen-free option when school is closed and kids need somewhere special to be.

👉 Sign up here:
https://bit.ly/PonyDayCampatAME

✨🐴 Grooming 101: The Foundation of Horsemanship 🐴✨

At Ashley Mason Equestrian, we believe grooming is more than just a barn chore — it’s where horsemanship begins. 💙 Grooming keeps horses clean, comfortable, and healthy, while also building trust between horse and rider.

In our latest blog, we walk you through the essential grooming tools and the step-by-step routine every rider should know. Whether you’re a beginner learning the ropes or a parent curious about what happens in the barn, this guide is for you!

👉 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4pBIgLg

👉 Check out the Grooming Routine on Youtube: https://bit.ly/AMEGroomingRoutine

👉 Want to see the grooming routine in action? Book a Barn Tour

Because every great ride starts with a well-groomed horse. 🐎✨

🌟🐴 Horsemanship Has No Age Limit – Congratulations, Bandy! 🐴🌟

At Ashley Mason Equestrian, the Levels of Horsemastership aren’t just for kids — our adult riders are leveling up too! 💪✨

Today we’re celebrating Bandy for passing Level Three Horsemanship! 🎉👏

Level Three Horsemanship reflects deeper understanding, greater independence, and true partnership from the ground — and Bandy demonstrated exactly that.

To pass Level Three Horsemanship, she showed:

✅ Confident, safe handling with increased independence
✅ Strong awareness of horse body language and appropriate response
✅ Consistent, correct grooming and preparation routines
✅ Ability to assess tack fit and make thoughtful adjustments
✅ Proactive barn safety awareness and horse-first decision making
✅ Growing leadership and responsibility in daily horse care

The Levels of Horsemastership is our 10-level curriculum hand-created by founder and Program Director Ashley Mason, comparable to karate belt levels, with measurable benchmarks across Riding, Knowledge, Horsemanship, Tack & Tacking, and Stable Management — and adults move through the same measurable standards as our youth riders.

We love seeing our adult riders commit to structured growth, skill development, and lifelong learning. Bandy is proof that it’s never too late to refine your horsemanship and raise your standards. 🌟

Thinking about starting (or restarting) your riding journey? Learn more about our program here: https://bit.ly/HorsemanshipatAME
🐎✨

Help us celebrate Bandy by dropping a 🎉 or 🐴 below!

🌟🐎 Congratulations, Alana J.! 🐎🌟

We’re so excited to celebrate Alana J. for passing her Level Two Riding assessment in our Levels of Horsemastership program! 🎉👏

Level Two Riding is where riders begin showing more independence, control, and consistency — and Alana stepped up beautifully. 💪✨

To pass Level Two Riding, she demonstrated:

✅ Steady balance and correct position at the walk and trot
✅ Confident introduction to canter work with improved control
✅ Accurate steering through circles, diagonals, and rail work
✅ Smooth, timely transitions with developing rider feel
✅ Maintaining consistent rhythm and spacing in a group lesson
✅ Clear, effective use of her aids

The Levels of Horsemastership is our 10-level curriculum hand-created by founder and Program Director Ashley Mason, comparable to karate belt levels, with measurable benchmarks across Riding, Knowledge, Horsemanship, Tack & Tacking, and Stable Management — and Alana is continuing to build a strong, confident foundation in the saddle. 🌟

We are so proud of her hard work and can’t wait to see her keep progressing toward her next milestone!

Thinking about leveling up your riding skills too? Learn more about our program here: https://bit.ly/HorsemanshipatAME
🐴✨

Help us celebrate Alana by dropping a 🎉 or 🐎 below!