Cavalla Equestrian

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

1st lesson back! Ernies thrilled lol

04/12/2025

Body Language

04/04/2025

03/17/2025

May your horses be swift, your rides be smooth, and your luck be as strong as a clydesdale. Wishing you and your four-legged friends partners a dauly full of good fortune and rides!

Happy St.Patricks Day! 🍀 ☘️ 🍀 ☘️

03/08/2025

03/08/2025

Everyone's is enjoying the sunshine today!

03/08/2025

Make Them Carry Their Saddle
A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.
After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.
Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.
So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.
Hannah Campbell Zapletal

03/08/2025

Popcorn came over to say hi, and top get a treat!! 🤣

02/28/2025

Welcome Athena to the program! Kennedy and I are so excited about this special little mare! She's as sweet as she looks!

02/19/2025

Cold weather days are brutal! Your Horse still wants to come in and roll or have some playtime. This is a great time to work on a little groundwork as well.

Even a few minutes of quality time through the colder months! How do you keep your horse engaged in winter? ❄️ 🌨

02/15/2025

Winter Riding Tips: Stay Warm in the Cold!

Even though we’re lucky to have a heated barn, we still have to brave the elements to bring in our horses inside. Here are some tips to stay warm and comfortable while winter riding:

Hands & Feet Matter – Insulated gloves, wool socks, and thermal boots will keep your extremities warm. Toe warmers are a game-changer.

Cover Your Face & Ears – A balaclava or fleece-lined headband under your helmet can keep the chill at bay.

Keep Your Horse Comfy Too – A warm-up walk before and after riding helps with stiff muscles. Consider a quarter sheet if it’s extra chilly.

02/15/2025

No lessons tomorrow, it's too cold!

02/03/2025

Price improvement coming soon! Pm me for options with every budget in mind!

01/19/2025

As my due date draws near my days can be uncomfortable but lesson days are still my favorite! These kids work so hard to reach their riding goals and I'm so blessed to have such wonderful clients and wonderful horses!