Pleasant Valley Farm

Show season starting!!! After the most challenging winter my family has ever endured!
Back to chasing fun for everyone!!!

Wyatt & Jett learning the work & love for the family pony Skeeter.

Happy Easter!!

So nice to be outside in the warmth & sun!☀️
After a lesson in the back ring, out to the trail ..... guess which pony had to have a snack!😝😃😂

Bray & Flint are the first to enjoy our freshly watered & raked indoor!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Interesting read in the world our kids are in...

The kids who make it...who are they?

It’s almost never the most naturally talented one. It’s the kid who shows up early, who practices at home, who does their homework and asks questions. The one who volunteers when something needs to be done. The one who learns the barn work instead of just wanting saddle time.

It’s also the families. The parents who let us coach. Who don’t shout instructions from the sidelines or override what’s being taught. Who back the process instead of questioning it every hard day.

The kids who make it take correction without falling apart. They try again when it’s awkward. They keep coming when it’s raining or snowing. They understand that progress is earned, not handed out.

The ones who quit? It’s rarely about talent. It’s usually frustration when things don’t come easily. It’s excuses instead of accountability. Blaming the horse, the trainer, the footing, the bad day at school. Wanting to ride, but not wanting the responsibility that comes with it.

Horses aren’t for everyone. This environment isn’t either. And that’s okay.

We’re building riders who work. Who think. Who show up consistently. Who understand that nothing worth having comes without effort.

The ones who stay don’t just become better riders.
They become different people.

The indoor arena will be closed for watering and maintenance starting at 1:00 today.

Last call for Student show sign up!

7:20 & a beautiful sunset!!!!

Flint is building a fan club!!
Ilania made him a picture & was sure he saw it.🥰