Erickson Performance Horses

04/09/2026

Foundation is everything!! You need a c**t to have a solid foundation before you are able to continue in your training!!

**Training Tip Tuesday: The Foundation Matters More Than You Think**

From: Outside The Turn on Facebook

“Starting a c**t isn’t just about getting them to ride around under saddle.

It’s about the foundation you’re building for the rest of that horse’s life.

And I think this is where a lot of people get it twisted.

I had someone reach out to me recently with a pretty in-depth question about getting their c**t started—the kind of question that doesn’t have a quick, one-size-fits-all answer. It requires context, experience, timing, and feel.

I love helping people. Truly.

But let me put it this way…

You wouldn’t email a lawyer and expect them to solve your problem for free.
You wouldn’t ask your vet to diagnose something complicated without paying for their time.

Yet when it comes to horses, people often expect professional-level guidance… for nothing.

And I get it—we all want to do things as affordably as possible.

**Training Tip:**
The foundation you put on a c**t is not the place to cut corners.

Because this stage is where your horse learns:

* How to respond to pressure
* How to think instead of react
* How to understand what you’re asking of their feet, face, mind, and body

This isn’t just “getting one started.”

This is creating a pattern of learning that will follow that horse for the rest of its life.

A good foundation makes everything easier later.
A weak one is what shows up as problems down the road.

So if there’s ONE place to be absolutely, completely intentional—it’s here.”

Post Credits & Full Write up from: Outside The Turn here on Facebook we couldn’t have said it better ourselves! This was a MUST share!

04/07/2026

This guy is dreamy😍

04/06/2026

Jimmy is the best boy!! Anyone would be lucky to have him on their trailer🤍 he’s one that will take you somewhere!!

JIMMY says don’t forget about adding him to your SPRING LIST of NEEDS … and WANTS 😉

This is a FUTURITY DERBY DREAM BOAT with extensive EXTENSIVE FANCY BUTTONS THIS incredible up and coming Futurity/Derby Prospect needs to be utilized to the FULLEST!

DIRECT SON OF FRENCHMANS STOLI - Loping the pattern confidently and asking for MORE with every ride all on his own. Has roping and pasture miles on him, haul him anywhere and unpack the same horse. Hauls and overnights like a seasoned horse double his age. Taught a 2 day Barrel Clinic two weeks ago …. Man oh man! Is this boy EVER DREAMY!

Check out his listing on Remuda:
https://remuda.page.link/mEbHWaSYmnoLibDf9

Check out his listing on Kijiji:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-horses-ponies/red-deer/frenchman-s-stoli-futurity-derby-prospect-for-sale/1734951853

Copious amounts of videos & photos available - bookings and viewings open and well underway don’t miss out on a once in a lifetime horse like Jimmy!

We are OBSESSED 🤩
$18,7** Canadian 🇨🇦
$13,4** USD 🇺🇸 to increase will more hauling!

Multiple Haulers avail to get him stateside!
Check him out: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Lwjfhz1Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/03/2026

Currently fully booked for April!! And have two spots left in may!! Get your horses in fast they won’t last long!!!

03/30/2026

Here’s your weekly checklist!

1) Board is DUE by Wednesday April 1st
2) Make sure you’re caught up on current Training or Consignment Payments
3) Horses 2026 Vaccinations are DUE if they have not already been vaccinated
4) Worming also due
5) Please take the time to check your fees owed: Farrier, Chiro, Vet, Services or Pay per Rides etc
6) Lessons Open: April 1st - PM for schedule

Notable events or offers:

• Who’s Bugs Bunny has VERY limited offerings left for live cover, frozen or cooled shipped straws!

• We will be at Horse Expo Canada in Breeders Alley with Whos Bugs Bunny AQHA CBHI SS Future Incentives Stallion April 24th - 26th our booth is # BA6

• Consignments are: OPEN
Questions? Checkout our offers or PM us!

We would still love to hire on a Casual Groom - for weekdays and some weekends (hauling with us to rodeos, races, events and or clinics). If you or someone you know is looking for a great start in the horse world with a super cool team of ladies - we’d love to hear from you this is a great opportunity for a High school or College Student!

🌟 Check back Wednesday for our April Checklist Continued! 🌟

03/24/2026

Don’t miss out on this guy!! He’s pretty cool😎

03/20/2026

As rodeo and jackpot season approaches, I’m taking training horses with a focus on building confidence, consistency, and creating a strong foundation so each horse is prepared to progress successfully into its next stage of work. From young horses just beginning their education to more seasoned horses needing refinement, every horse is worked according to its individual needs—whether that means introducing the basics, improving responsiveness, strengthening pattern work, or gaining exposure in new environments. My goal is to develop willing, reliable horses that are mentally and physically prepared for the demands of the season ahead, while building trust and understanding that carries both inside and outside the arena. Through patient, consistent training, each horse is given the opportunity to develop in a way that supports long-term success in rodeo, jackpots, and beyond 🐎🔥✨

03/19/2026

The only reason you can’t is because you won’t.

Stop making excuses. You will either do what it takes to be a winner, or you won’t.

Winning is hard—it’s supposed to be. Otherwise, everyone would be a winner. You have to be different to win. You have to be gritty and resourceful.

You have to see failure as a learning experience and keep moving forward. Winners do what others won’t.

www.betweenthereins.us

03/18/2026

Thank you for everyone’s patience - we are currently playing message catchup! We have many messages, calls, texts and emails to respond to, and I promise I will be sending updates to all and getting back to everyone over the next few days! With many horse updates to send to clients & owners alike!

It’s been a hectic, stressful and overwhelming few weeks to say the least. Last week, I really thought the worst when Tristyn our Assistant Trainer was in a serious accident on a non client horse. I’m beyond thankful she is doing well, and slowly on the mend. As a business owner, but most importantly as a friend, the welfare of my staff is the most crucial and vital to my business. Their safety and well being is taken seriously.

I appreciate everyone’s patience, support and understanding these last few months navigating running three locations has been overwhelming, and at times likely more than I expected to be able to accomplish and handle. We’ve been running our own business for almost decade at our current location, and that comes with growing pains, faults and bumps in the road. Most days I feel well in over my head trying to juggle the businesses. Trying to appease all, and trying to maintain healthy relationships with my wonderful new colleagues, amazing facility owners and phenomenal clientele.

I’m far from perfect but I am constantly trying to improve the businesses, its offerings and services.

I wanted to make a quick mass post to touch base with EVERYONE as I play response catch-up over the next few days:

• We have MANY updates (Videos/Photos) for Clients on the way of their horses
• We are down a Trainer, so please be patient with us as we navigate balance between all three locations
• Please, Please, Please ensure payments are paid on time and mark on your calendar, or in your phone as a reminder when your boarding fees are due!
• Boarding Fees Due: 1st of the month, every month - unless pro rated.
• Horses can be Pro Rated to the 15th of each month - Payment due: Day of Arrival
• Deposits are now mandatory for bookings as of 2026, please contact me with any questions you might have for booking deposits and percentages and I’m happy to send our form your way!

There are a few Sale, Training & Boarding horses PENDING PAYMENTS or on payment plans, for those of you on payment plans especially, please contact me to solidify your payment accounts - a few are well past deadlines originally set. For those of you owing Board or Training Fees, Please settle your accounts. As most of these accounts are from 2025. Thank you, it is very much so, appreciated.

Again, I will be touching base, contacting and sending updates to everyone over the next few days. Thank you to those who always keep us up to date on your accounts. Thank you to those of you for your patience and understanding during the days I am up before the sunrise and not in bed until close to midnight.

Thank you, for your support of the ranch & its additional business offerings. I am only human, I am flawed and most of the time I am strung out just trying to appease the masses.

Chat soon, and thank you …
Victoria

03/18/2026

Well just wanted to come here and say sorry for being inactive lately, it’s been very busy and I’ve been in recovery from a wreck last week.

So to brighten the mood here’s a video of Jimmy working the pattern for the fourth time at the Victoria Van Der Zwan clinic in Hanna!!

Jimmy is for sale!! Direct son of Frenchman’s Stoli👀 he’s going to turn heads in and out of the arena!! FANCY BROKE contact VanDerRanch if interested and for more info!! Many videos of this handsome guy🤍