Alison Erskine Horsemanship

05/13/2025

It’s not about how hard you get punched, it’s about how hard you get punched and get up to keep punching back.

I’ve been reading the book “Grit” by Angela Duckworth.

It’s been a pleasant reminder of the equation for success.

Angela studied that near %100 of the time that it’s not the talent or intelligence that gets people where they want to go, but the brain chemistry of people when they take a hit and keep going.

Life is hard, really hard sometimes.

We sacrifice our comfort now for a bigger better comfort later, but never without a significant price.

My key takeaways from the book so far;

•Grit can be grown—through effort, mindset, and environment.

•Passion doesn’t mean intensity; it means consistency over time.

•Long-term goals are achieved through small, daily efforts.

Here are a few people in my life who I think are incredibly gritty:



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Feel free to share or tag some people in your life that continue to show grit through the really really hard times. 💗

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02/19/2025

“Knowledge ends where ignorance begins.”

It is an ongoing battle of horsemanship to toe the line of performance vs mental/ physical stability.

Many factors play into the ability to pull the absolute most out of one’s potential, I commend the ones who can do that consistently.

Not often is time on your side, but knowledge always is.

The ability to recognize your own ceiling of knowledge, seek out someone who has more, and put your ego aside to then learn from them and grow yourself,
There isn’t a better formula for success.

Ignorance is not bliss, knowledge is.

01/18/2025

01/07/2025

The Weight of Authenticity

In my experience, actions will always outweigh words. It’s the true concept of authenticity.

Words can be manipulated, used to deceive, but actions, when taken sincerely, reflect a person’s true intentions and values.

Until proven through actions, a word doesn’t truly hold weight.

The power of role models and social influence is rooted in the observation of behavior.

Ask yourself how you are being influenced by someone around you through words that haven’t been backed by actions, or even worse… for nothing but their own self gain.

In a world full of influencers, Be an authentic one.



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10/31/2024

A small Rawhide update.
I am forever grateful to the great families that buy my horses. ♥️

10/22/2024

“Nova”

2022 bay filly 14.3

If you’re looking for a prospect with speed for the barrel pen or team roping pen look no further.

She has the size, looks and speed you will need.

With 20 rides on her she has the foundation to go in anyone’s program and be carried on with in the direction of your choosing.

She is the first to meet you at the gate every morning. I have rode and owned multiple of her half siblings. They are all cowy, quick footed and quick thinkers.

AQHA has had complications with DNA on her sires papers and so is just now being processed.
I will continue the process of registering her and once her papers are filed she will be transferred into your name with no cost to you.

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Located west of Pincher Creek

10/22/2024

Thank you for all your interest and support in the sale of Rawhide. He has found a perfect home💛

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10/14/2024

SOLD

⭐️Rawhide⭐️

5 yr old draft/QH gelding, deluxe edition.
15.3hh

Rawhide is the supreme of supreme when it comes to draft x’s.
This palomino gelding has the looks, size, and athletic ability to fill all your dreams in the arena and out.
What he brings to the table is his size and cool head mixed with snappiness and athletic ability.

Rawhide wears a size 1 shoe and has spent his fair share of time putting the miles in on them.

Rawhide has spent time doing the following things;
* Checking/ doctoring in a large scale feedlot
* Checking/ doctoring pasture cattle as well as forestry
* Hauled to skijorings pulling both snowboarders and skiers
* Has been packed in the mountains including hauling out game.
* Worked the flag
* Worked cattle out of a herd
* Tracked the sled and live cattle
* Has been hauled to ranch rodeos for the last 2 summers
* Used to start multiple colts
* Used for minimal amount of lessons with intermediate riders.

Rawhide is very proficient in his reined cowhorse maneuvers ;
Turnaround, flying changes, simple changes, stops and circles.

Rawhide has a lot of try and is always looking for the answers to your questions.
He does not have a mean bone in his body.
He does well with any level of rider but,
He would best suit someone who is wanting to season him in any timed event or HSR.
He would also suit someone who is wanting a fancy ranch horse you can take to town and compete on your weekends.

DM me more for photos and videos of this special gelding.

💛Please share to find him a perfect home 💛

Located near Pincher Creek
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+1780 781 1519

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