Class Act Farm

05/06/2026

04/23/2026

Great Advice

The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on, PonyMomAmmy writes. So I give you some of my favorite pearls of wisdom, in no particular order. Some of these are from trainers of mine, both past and present, some are widely recognized from BNT, some have nothing to do with horses by origin but still apply, and some are from my own head.

If a horse says no, you either asked the wrong question or asked the question wrong.

An average hunter course has 100 strides. Only 8 of them are jumps. Don’t sacrifice the 92 for the 8.

On approaching a fence: good riders wait until it’s time to go. Great riders go until it’s time to wait.

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

It is NEVER the horse’s fault. Yes, sometimes a horse may take advantage of a situation, but there is ALWAYS something the rider could do differently to change the situation.

Pass left hand to left hand.

You can only lie to your horse so many times before they call your bluff.

Horses do no know what they are worth. They do not know, or care, what they are capable of. They only care about the way you treat them.

Injuries and colic happen almost exclusively at 10:00 pm on a Saturday.

Shoes get lost almost exclusively when preparing to leave for a show.

If you work hard, try your best, and never give up, your efforts will not go unnoticed.

And you will be rewarded with opportunities when you least expect it.

If you work hard, try your best, and never give up, you will still fail sometimes.

On being nervous going into the show ring: you’re just not that big of a deal. No one at the show is watching you close enough to know every mistake you might make, except for the judge and your trainer, and you are paying them to watch.

Be patient – there are no shortcuts. Any shortcut you may try, will actually be the long way.

Check your personal issues and emotions at the door. Your horse will know. It usually does not go well.

If your horse is in front of your leg, you have options.

We never lose. We either win or we learn.

Ride like a winner. You cannot act like flip flops and expect to be treated like Louboutins.

📎 Continue reading more advice at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2020/09/15/equestrian-advice-to-ride-and-live-by/
📸 © Lauren Mauldin / The Plaid Horse

04/22/2026

Very proud of our girls topping the Interscholastic Eventing League. And the United States Eventing junior leaderboard Addison Borton and Kennedy Langmo nr 1 🥇 & 2 🥈 in modified
Emmeline Tinsley nr 1🥇 in novice Addie and Sophia 1&3 in starter. Thank you girls for putting the Class Act Farm on the top of Interscholastic league in the USA 🇺🇸🙏
. We all ride in in Voltaire saddles ;)

04/12/2026

What a Special Day!! Alissa worked Sundays for us for approximately 5 years. She has been an exceptional individual, known for her particular nature, caring demeanor, dependability, and kindness. We were honored to have attended her wedding to Davin 10 years ago. Lillian, who recently turned 5, visited us for the first time, and we anticipate many more visits. James also had the opportunity to ride our perfect Nellie. I am still beaming with joy, and as Davin mentioned, this is indeed coming full circle.

04/09/2026

Listen to one of our Greatest Show-jump Rider of all times:)

04/09/2026

Our first Summer Camp of the season
JUNE 15-19. Limited spots available so sign up quickly:)

Class Act Farm is a training facility where campers safely experience the fun and challenge of learning to ride. Our certified instructors emphasize strong horse care and riding fundamentals. Campers advance systematically on well trained horses and ponies building skills in a safe and enjoyable...

02/28/2026

Delilah Z and Emma jumping our new 🐬 Dolphin 🐬 jump 😍

02/21/2026

Great start to the day girls ⭐️

02/13/2026

How I Love everything about this. Our wonderful Delilah teaching another young girl the ropes of proper riding and our Fabulous Teacher Aline making the time to help 🥰🥰🥰🥰

01/07/2026

We are so Grateful for our Wonderful “clients” here. Receiving this wonderful message from the mom whos daughter just started leasing our Lovely “Frosty”. :

Just wanted to share something so sweet -

When Marlowe brought her new saddle on Saturday the only open rack to put it on was a bit too high for her, but we put it there anyhow.

When she came tonight, someone had swapped to put it on a lower, more accessible spot.

Such a thoughtful thing to do since she’s still one of the smaller girls! I’m not sure which girl did it but it just shows what a thoughtful group it is! It made her feel very welcome 🤗