B AL-right Equine

05/30/2025

Monday June 2nd-last day to try out the B-empowered discussion group for half price.
No more than 25$!
Class meets at 5pm!

05/12/2025

This was such a fun day!

05/10/2025

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month-
Our Monday discussion group sessions will be half price through June 2nd. (No class on Memorial Day)

That means if we get 5 or more people for a session, the price per student is only 15$!

There are now many programs out there offering support through horses for those with special needs, children from difficult situations and veterans. These programs are crucial for saving lives, changing lives and bringing communities hope.

However, to me it begs the question- How many other people out there that don't fall into the special needs or veteran/veterans category - still need support?

Even if that support isn't true therapy- but a weekly discussion group to hang out with horses.

Maybe you just need other people who get it... who are also struggling with some mental health stuff, grief, a hard week at work, etc.

Maybe you just need to have some fun and try something new to get out of the house.

Maybe you just need a quiet, safe, comfortable place to decompress.

Whatever it is, that's what the horses and I are here for.

04/21/2025

LIMITED EXPERIENCE

People seem to have different ideas of what makes an experienced horse person. I am often told by new students about their level of experience and it always seems to be assessed by the number of years they have been riding.

Several years ago I was asked to go to a lady's property for help with her Andalusian mare. She had only had it a month and was already seriously questioning her decision to buy the mare. It was a very nice horse and I would not have complained if somebody had dropped off in my paddock. However, the lady asked, “What’s wrong with her? Why does she behave so crazy?”

I responded, “Nothing is wrong with her. She is a super nice-minded mare but needs a little help because you are not being very clear with what you are asking.”

“Well, I’ve had horses for over 30 years and I have never had a horse as difficult as this one,” she explained.

I asked, “How many horses have you trained in 30 years?”

Her answer was, “Three.”

She had worked three horses in thirty years and she thought she was a very experienced and accomplished horse person.

I’ve worked with maybe a couple of thousand horses in my career and I question my level of experience. I mean, I am very inexperienced when it comes to training polo horses, cow horses, or plow horses. Despite my years of working with horses and the number of horses I have ridden I would never consider myself experienced at anything more than using my horsemanship skills to resolve inner conflict between a horse and rider. I am not the bloke to go to for help in establishing the perfect piaffe or the most amazing sliding stop. But I am the bloke you go to for help getting your horse ready for the perfect piaffe or amazing sliding stop.

We are all experienced horse people in a limited way. And for most of us, it is more limited than we realize.

04/21/2025

Maggie will be out Saturday May 3rd for another one of these clinics. This time, we are SAWING a saddle and helmet in half! These Tack Talks are completely hands on. Maggie is an idependent saddle fitter with a wealth of knowledge. This is a great opportunity to learn about how tack is made by getting to take it apart yourself with instruction. We've had all ages participate and enjoy this activity!

04/17/2025

This series starts May 5th. You DO NOT have to be present for every one of them, if you'd like to come try it out, shoot me a message!

I am super excited to introduce the B-empowered Series!
Every Monday from 5pm to 730pm we will meet for discussion and games geared towards confidence building and personal development.
Each meeting will be themed around a "word of the day" that will make relevant connections between everyday life struggles and horses.

Some of the topics will touch on things like emotional awareness, respect, trust, training theory, horse behavior and anatomy, to name a few.

Originally tailored to horse owners- members often take turns bringing their own horses with to get group support with communication issues or just to get their horse out somewhere that is lower stress than a show or vet clinic.

But wait- Do I have to be a horse owner? Absolutely not!
If you are just looking to learn more, maybe would like to get your own horse soon, or just like spending time with other horsey people- this is the group for you! We have our own horses for you to play with.

Do I have to have horse experience? Nope!
We will help you learn.

Our goal is to provide a positive, fun atmosphere. A break from the busy work or school week offering a support group of sorts for everyday life for people who simply love horses.

Because of the more complex nature of this series, ages 14 and up are welcome.

We also provide private lessons for children 6 and up-as well as adults- on different days of the week.

Pricing-
for 3 or less students: $50 a person
For a group of 4 students: $40 a person
For 5 or more students: $30 a person

We operate as NOT FOR PROFIT. All money earned goes directly back to the horses and my programs so I can do more series like this!

04/12/2025

I am super excited to introduce the B-empowered Series!
Every Monday from 5pm to 730pm we will meet for discussion and games geared towards confidence building and personal development.
Each meeting will be themed around a "word of the day" that will make relevant connections between everyday life struggles and horses.

Some of the topics will touch on things like emotional awareness, respect, trust, training theory, horse behavior and anatomy, to name a few.

Originally tailored to horse owners- members often take turns bringing their own horses with to get group support with communication issues or just to get their horse out somewhere that is lower stress than a show or vet clinic.

But wait- Do I have to be a horse owner? Absolutely not!
If you are just looking to learn more, maybe would like to get your own horse soon, or just like spending time with other horsey people- this is the group for you! We have our own horses for you to play with.

Do I have to have horse experience? Nope!
We will help you learn.

Our goal is to provide a positive, fun atmosphere. A break from the busy work or school week offering a support group of sorts for everyday life for people who simply love horses.

Because of the more complex nature of this series, ages 14 and up are welcome.

We also provide private lessons for children 6 and up-as well as adults- on different days of the week.

Pricing-
for 3 or less students: $50 a person
For a group of 4 students: $40 a person
For 5 or more students: $30 a person

We operate as NOT FOR PROFIT. All money earned goes directly back to the horses and my programs so I can do more series like this!

03/31/2025

Maggie is an essential part of our team not only as an instructor, but in helping us make sure all of our tack is functioning properly keeping our horses happy under saddle! So happy for her to be expanding her business!

I’m excited to finally make this announcement!
Remaining an independent saddle fitter, I have now expanded my business to include becoming a stockist for Arena, Bates, and Wintec!

If you’ve been following me you know I’ve been working with some of these brands for years, so what’s changing?
📚More formal training completed and looking forward to finishing in-person training on the newest models at Midwest Horse Fair ‘25
⭐️A dealer account allows me to place orders quickly and directly, offering my clients the best rates on all brand name products
⏩Faster repair times since I can order parts directly from the manufacturer now!
💕You can support my small local business and get unmatched customer service by ordering your new saddle, stirrup leathers, cleaning products, etc through me!

What’s staying the same?
My appointment structure- everyone starts with a chalk back mapping and anatomy review, checking any saddles you already owne first, and then pulling options I’ve sourced for you to try if needed! The goal is always to determine what actually fits!
My evaluations and recommendations- my goal is always to help you achieve the best fit possible, knowing a single brand will not fit every horse and rider. I will still happily evaluate any brand of saddle for fit, travel with a variety of options, and leave you with a report of what our appointment produced! This can include a back tracing and template instructions and/or information on a saddle you tried that fit well but were not ready to purchase at this time, that way you can continue to look for saddles that fit if our first appointment doesn’t produce a perfect match!
My commitment to transparency- Saddle fitting appointments are $160 (as of 3/2025) plus a trip charge with some discounts available for multiple horses or groups. Charging for fittings ensures I don’t rely on sales to make an income so there’s never be any pressure to purchase anything. If you have a question, just ask!
My commitment to customer service- you will always have a REAL and KNOWLEDGEABLE person to talk to about your equipment! No automations. No AI chat bots. No call centers. Just me, supported by my husband, working our hardest to meet your unique needs to help you and your horse achieve and maintain a great fit for the long haul!

03/16/2025

We still have lesson openings and spots left for all Camps and Clinics!

Both Alana and Maggie are committed to continuing education and sharing their experience and knowledge with our students. It is extremely important to us that all aspects of riding and horse care be taught to all.

Safety, horse welfare and maintaining a supportive community club like setting are top priority.

01/21/2025

Our Youth Camp dates for the year!

01/21/2025

I am so excited to offer this workshop knowing everything I do now about horse behavior, emotional awareness and my personal experiences with mental illness.
I hope I can continue building a community for anyone who wants to learn more about horses and themselves.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, maybe feel as though something is wrong but don't know where to start? (Been there-recently)
Please consider us as a starting point. If there is enough interest, I can certainly add dates!

12/02/2024

https://www.bonfire.com/b-al-right-equine-2024/

Last call for 2024 shirts!

About 10% of your purchase goes directly back to the program!

We are a not for profit riding club that focuses on creating a positive environment.. We are a not for profit riding club that focuses on creating a positive environment...