Dallas Equestrian - Training, Coaching, Sales And Transport

05/25/2025

So much THIS!! Time is what your horses deserve the most. So much more to just showing up, riding and then leaving. The bond is what makes a partnership so strong and your only get that when you show up for all the other things!

You often hear people say “enjoy the ride."

But if you’ve ever spent time caring for a horse, you know there’s so much more than the hour spent in the saddle.

The saying should probably closer to “enjoy long hours and hard work” or maybe “enjoy the highest highs and the lowest lows."

Sometimes you’ll feel more akin to a spiteful “enjoy heartbreak, the unpredictable, and sheer bad luck."

But if you were to say those things you would also have to say “enjoy freedom, connection, and a love impossible to explain."

So here are my alternatives …

Enjoy the privilege of getting to ride as much as the ride - the ability to swing into the saddle as much as the ability to sit it.

Enjoy the soul that enjoys you back - the simple pleasure of connection without bargain, barter, or expectation.

Enjoy the quiet. The care. The mundane as much as the extraordinary.

Be joyful in your enjoyment because joy is such a rare but free commodity.

Yes, enjoy the ride, but remember to enjoy everything that led up to it as well as the responsibility that accompanies it.

Because very rarely is it about the ride. 🤍

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Jessie and "Sir" in a quiet moment at Jessie Paine Dressage in Conestoga, PA

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05/25/2025

‘Twas the night before a show 👌

05/24/2025

Now that Farren is a yearling I done the string test 😬 so I think we all knew she was gonna be big but string test is predicting 17.3!! 😳
Holy s**t balls! 🤭

05/24/2025

The best of the best! 🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧

John Whitaker and Milton

In the summer of 1985, John Whitaker began riding Milton, a striking grey gelding with exceptional talent. Milton had been carefully brought through the novice ranks by Caroline Bradley, a revered equestrian who tragically passed away two years earlier. By the late 1980s, Milton had become a sensation, captivating the equestrian world with his effortless grace and jumping ability, often described as something out of a Narnian fairytale.

Milton made history as the first show jumping horse to earn over £1 million in prize money, accumulating nearly £1,130,000 by the time of his retirement in 1994—not including the impressive collection of cars he won, numbering at least ten. Under Whitaker's skillful guidance, Milton achieved extraordinary feats, including individual and team gold medals at the 1989 European Championships and back-to-back World Cup Final wins in 1990 and 1991. Although Milton did not compete in the 1988 Seoul Olympics due to the Bradleys’ decision, his impact on the sport was unparalleled.

In retirement, Milton occasionally appeared in special events, sharing the spotlight with other legends, such as Desert Orchid, the iconic grey steeplechaser. One such memorable moment came at the Richmond Horse Show, where John Whitaker rode Milton alongside his brother Michael, who rode Desert Orchid. Together, they created an unforgettable scene in equestrian history, further cementing Milton’s legacy as one of the greatest show jumpers of all time.

05/24/2025

Darcy and Farren have been let out on new pasture today. I don’t think they will come up for air anytime soon lol

05/24/2025

Piggy March! This is one incredible horsewoman that I love learning from! A UK 5* eventer that’s packed full of knowledge she kindly shares. A little taste of my home country training 🇬🇧

05/24/2025

05/23/2025

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WHAT A TEST !!! Laura Collett Eventing and her dual Olympic Gold Medallist London-52 did a spectacular 18.5 Bicton Arena Bicton International Horse Trials today and in doing so also gave Laura 3 of the top 10 places after dressage as Dacapo took 4th and Hester took 7th. Photo: Hannah Cole Photography
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05/23/2025

Bonnie & Jester. Bonnie’s comp is this weekend and the nerves are kicking in. Nerves make the body tight so being super aware of our reactions in the saddle is very important. Bonnie’s handling it like a boss and really paying attention to fixing issues that pop up. Her one job this weekend is to give Jester a confidence boost. Ride him into the jump and ride him out, battle those nerves and stay soft in the saddle. To all those just starting out in the bigger rings with bigger settings, give yourself a pat on the back for getting out there and remember in the wise words of Piggy March “take your training bubble with you” we all have to start somewhere and the fun part is the learning and being able to have that chance to improve with each outing! You got this Bonnie! 🧩

05/23/2025

Ready for the day! 🥳

05/23/2025

Supervisor Gremlin 🐈‍⬛

05/23/2025

You have such a hard life Darcy! 😆