A gentle reminder for everyone tacking up horses: a correctly tightened girth is essential for our horses’ comfort and wellbeing. 1. Don’t Over‑Tighten: A girth that’s too tight can cause pinching, pressure points, and overall discomfort. Tighten gradually and always check how the horse is responding. 2. Keep Both Sides Balanced (picture 1&2): Make sure both billets (straps) are on similar holes . If one side is at the top and the other is on hole one, the pressure is uneven

This year, instead of the Spring Plant Sale, we are excited to launch our new Spring fundraiser with Purdys' Chocolatier . You can CLICK HERE   to place your order. Every purchase helps fund essential horse care, training, and program needs, ensuring people with diverse abilities continue to access life-changing Equine-Assisted Services. The more the fundraiser is shared, the greater the impact. Please help us spread the word within your community. The campaign closes on Marc

When working with a participant who is visually distracted or not focusing, it’s important to help gently guide their attention without overwhelming them. Try using simple, consistent prompts that cue them to look or engage. Some helpful strategies include: Saying their name to get their attention Using clear phrases like: “Watch me”, “Eyes here”, “Look this way” Priming with alerting words like: “Ready?”, “Here we go!” These cues help orient participants without adding press

Here’s a friendly reminder about a habit that feels natural to us but can be confusing for our horses: touching or rubbing their faces . While we often mean it as affection, many horses find face‑touching uncomfortable. It can encourage mouthy habits , blur boundaries, and even add stress.  Think of it this way: If someone walked right up to you and started rubbing your face, how would you react? Most of us would take a step back and wonder what’s going on!Horses feel the sam

A quick reminder for our amazing Assistant Instructors: Please make sure to pick up manure during lessons and empty the indoor wheelbarrow at the end of your shift. There are two big benefits to staying on top of this: 1. Protecting Our Arena Footing Regular manure pickup helps keep our footing in top condition and extends its lifespan. The cleaner the arena, the longer the footing lasts — and the safer and more enjoyable it is for our horses and riders. 2. Preventing Injurie

Side walkers play a key role in making sure each rider’s helmet is fitted safely and correctly before they enter the arena. A well‑fitted helmet is one of our most important safety tools, and it only takes a moment to check! A quick reminder to help keep our riders safe: Front:  Helmet sits level, about 1 inch above the eyebrows . Sides:  Straps form a “V” just below and in front of the ear . Back:  Fit should be snug , with no rocking or sliding. Chin Strap:   One‑finger sn