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Philosophy

Getting to Know a New Horse Part 1

Do you feel nervous when working with a new horse? A lot of people avoid working with new horses because their confidence comes from knowing how the specific horse will react to each situation and aid. In this article I am going to break down for you how I approach Read more

By Stephanie Walker, 6 yearsJune 17, 2020 ago
How-To Guides

Lunging for Suppleness

First things first, let me clear up some terminology. I don’t tend to use the word “lunging” a whole lot because I feel it tends to draw up the image of sending your horse in endless circle after endless circle in the hopes of tiring him out. I hate to Read more

By Stephanie Walker, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2019 ago
Philosophy

Mental and Physical Tension

I think as horsemen it is very common to get into this routine of releasing either physical or mental tension. You start to frame your whole training session as making the horse more relaxed or more supple. You might even use both those words together, but if you really look Read more

By Stephanie Walker, 7 yearsApril 24, 2019 ago
How-To Guides

Top Three Exercises for Bad Weather

Has the winter weather gotten you down? If you aren’t fortunate enough to have access to an indoor arena, winter can mean months of not riding or working with your horse. Today I have compiled a list of my top 3 exercises to do when the footing is not good Read more

By Stephanie Walker, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
How-To Guides

How To Get Your Horse to Stand at the Mounting Block

One of the most common complaints I get from owners is that they cannot get their horse to stand still at the mounting block. Either the horse walks right past it, walks off as they put their foot in the stirrup, or doesn’t wait for them to get fully positioned Read more

By Stephanie Walker, 8 yearsJune 11, 2018 ago

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Teaching Philosophy

Free Heart Stables' riding program centers on building a solid foundation both in and out of the saddle. Rider's position is a constant focus in order to ensure that riders are safe and able to move forward in their riding. Groundwork is utilized to help riders develop the horsemanship, feel, and timing necessary to communicate effectively with the horse, resulting in a more relaxed and willing partner. Horsemanship is integrated into our program to ensure that we are producing well-rounded riders. An emphasis is placed on the rider's physical and mental preparedness for tasks to ensure confidence and enjoyment, both critical to the continuation of a rider's career. Each lesson is tailored specifically to the individual to address their unique needs and goals. This allows riders to get the most out of each lesson, resulting in greater confidence, learning, and enjoyment.
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