Daydream Equestrian Services

21/07/2025

Taught a lesson today on one of my favorite Fjords, Tater Tot! I love helping students discover how to use their body more and their reins less to create a softer, more fluid, and connected ride. It’s amazing how much the horse-human conversation improves when we start listening with our whole body.

21/07/2025

11/07/2025

We hope you’ll join us!!

09/07/2025

🎉Fun stuff ahead! I’ll be set up at OCF’s Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo on August 2nd & 3rd in Barton, VT!

This is a super fun local event with vendors, demos, and all kinds of horsey goodness and I’ll be there representing Daydream Equestrian 🐴💜

Whether you're looking to boost your confidence in the saddle, get feedback on a video, or explore virtual training options that actually work, stop by my table and let’s chat!

📍 Come find me at the Barton fairgrounds
📅 August 2–3
💻 Virtual lessons & video reviews
🎁 Giveaways, discounts, and maybe some peppermint treats!

Follow the event page for updates: www.facebook.com/nekequineexpo

Hope to see you there!

05/07/2025

Took Twist out for a hand walk around the hayfield today. We’ve been lunging on level ground lately, so I wanted to get him moving with a little more intention by walking up and down some gentle hills.

We added in some halts, backing, and turns on both the haunches and forehand to keep his mind and body engaged. After about 35 minutes, he was starting to sweat and the horseflies were getting relentless, so we wrapped it up.

He was such a good boy today.

🟣 Honoring the horse. Empowering the rider.

30/06/2025

I climbed up on the container today and for a moment, I wondered if they’d be bothered.

Turns out, I didn’t need to worry.

When your relationship is built on trust, a change in perspective doesn’t shake the foundation.

🐴 Honoring the horse. Empowering the rider

30/06/2025

Today I brought my saddle over to Twist. No halter, no lead rope, just us in the pasture.

Even when Tiger wandered off to graze, he stood quietly and let me tack him up, completely at liberty. Not many horses will do that. But Twist did, and he did so with calm, relaxed body language.

It wasn’t always this way. When I bought him, I was told he was aggressive, hated being worked, and would run people over or kick to get out of doing anything.

What changed?
It wasn't the horse; it was the conversation.

Consent in horsemanship doesn’t mean never asking.
It means building enough trust that when you do ask…
they’re comfortable saying “yes.”

🐴 Honoring the horse. Empowering the rider.

I offer in-person and virtual coaching. Reach out if you're ready to build a more communicative partnership.

23/06/2025

It's only 8 AM and already 73°F with 82% humidity… That puts the heat index at a sweltering 155! And it’s only going up from here today and tomorrow.
🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
These numbers can seriously impact both horses and humans. What are your go-to strategies for keeping your horses cool and safe in this kind of weather? And how do you take care of yourself during chores?

21/06/2025

I’m building something new to better support horse-and-human teams, both online and in-person, and I’d love your input.

Whether you’ve worked with me before or just following, I want to hear what you’d find most helpful, accessible, and valuable.

Complete this short survey and you’ll receive a discount on one service.
Plus, I’ll be drawing one name for a free session of your choice, virtual or in person (if you're local).

Tap the link below to share your thoughts ⬇️



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15/06/2025

With Twist on summer pasture and already carrying a few extra pounds, it was time to break out the grazing muzzle.

I picked up a GG Equine muzzle from SmartPak, and so far, it seems to be doing the trick. Twist isn’t exactly thrilled, he’s been going up to everyone trying to convince them he’s starving, but he’s figured out how to get a little grass through it, and he hasn’t rubbed himself raw trying to get it off. That feels like a win all around.