West Equestrian Connected Ride

Last week on Buttercup, we focusedon simple commands and reinforcing her understanding of the aids, along with helping her become content just standing quietly. this is her third ride and is progressing very nicely.

We're also looking for her to licking, chew, sighing, and drop the head, to show that she's releasing tension, while understanding and accepting the commands.

Pro tip: Building a connection with your horse is just as important as the work itself. It’s not always about getting on and getting the job done—the stronger the relationship, the better the experience for both horse and rider. 🐴

November 15, 2025 Schooling show

As part of our show, participants got to play a game of tag! Riders that are "it" must use their whips to gently tag other horses, while remaining "in bounds". This is the largest game of tag we've ever done or seen!