ARC Performance Horses LLC

ARC Performance Horses LLC Helping horses become willing partners, and helping riders become trusted leaders. Boarded training at Split Pine Acres in Morley, MI.

ARC Performance Horses LLC | Training for trust, performance, and partnership. Traveling training in surrounding areas.

There’s something special about watching a horse start to understand.The confidence grows, the anxiety fades, and the pi...
06/24/2026

There’s something special about watching a horse start to understand.
The confidence grows, the anxiety fades, and the pieces start to click.

Moments like those are why I love what I do. Building trust, creating understanding, and helping horses become willing partners will never get old. ❤️

06/23/2026

Stop leading your horse like this.

In the first clip you see me choked up on the lead rope. This creates:
• A tense handler
• A nervous horse
• Lack of trust
• A false sense of control

When you hold your horse this way, you’re often managing poor behavior or lack of knowledge instead of teaching better behavior. Tight hands usually create more tension, not more respect.

In the second clip, I give both myself and the horse more space while still maintaining clear communication. This allows the horse to think, relax, and respond to my body, rather than just my hand.

I expect the horses I handle to move based on my body language and pressure. When I stop, they stop. When I turn, they turn. When I walk at them, they move away.

A horse that truly leads well isn’t dragging you, crowding you, or only behaving because you’re holding on tight. They’re walking with you because they understand the expectation and trust your guidance.

Control doesn’t come from gripping tighter.
It comes from communication, consistency, and trust.

The goal isn’t just to lead your horse.
The goal is to have your horse actively respond to your body language and willingly move with you.

06/23/2026

Blessed because this is my life at 10:28am on a Tuesday❤️

Motivation is overrated.There, I said it.We love to talk about motivation like it’s the secret to success. Waiting to fe...
06/23/2026

Motivation is overrated.

There, I said it.

We love to talk about motivation like it’s the secret to success. Waiting to feel inspired. Waiting to feel ready. Waiting for the right time.

But motivation is unreliable. Some days it’s there, and some days it’s not.

Discipline is what matters.

Discipline is showing up when you’re tired. When it’s inconvenient. When progress feels slow. When results aren’t obvious.

Discipline is doing the work even when nobody is watching. Even when it feels repetitive. Even when it feels boring.

Because real growth rarely happens in big, exciting moments. It happens in the small moments. The ordinary ones. The ones most people overlook.

The truth is success doesn’t belong to the most motivated, it belongs to the people who keep showing up.

Again.
And again.
And again.

One day you will look back on all the hard days, the seemingly pointless ones, and realize how far you’ve come in those small moments.

Because discipline and consistency will take you places motivation never could.

✨ JULY TRAINING OPENINGS ✨ARC Performance Horses LLC has a limited number of training openings available for July!Whethe...
06/21/2026

✨ JULY TRAINING OPENINGS ✨

ARC Performance Horses LLC has a limited number of training openings available for July!

Whether your horse needs a solid foundation, a tune-up, help working through problem areas, or more advanced training, I offer customized programs tailored to each horse and owner’s goals.

Training services include:
• Groundwork & desensitization
• Problem solving
• Trail & obstacle training
• Tune-ups & refreshers
• Advanced training

My goal is to build trust, confidence, and communication between horse and rider, creating a willing, responsive partner both in and out of the saddle.

Each horse is worked with 5–6 days per week, and owners receive regular updates throughout the program. I believe training should be individualized, with no cookie-cutter approach.

Located at Split Pine Acres in Morley, MI
Message me directly to discuss your horse, training goals, pricing, and availability.

Spots are limited and fill quickly. Secure your July opening now!

06/20/2026

Pearl is learning more than just walking on the trail! 🐴

While most trail rides involve a lot of walking, it’s important that your horse knows how to confidently trot and canter out on the trail too. You never know when you may need to pick up the pace, whether it’s to navigate terrain, keep up with a group, or handle an unexpected situation.

A solid trail horse should be confident, responsive, and able to move through all gaits while staying relaxed and focused. They should also be able to go from those faster gaits back to a relaxed walk. Training for the trail goes far beyond simply walking from point A to point B, it’s about building trust, communication, and confidence in every situation.

Pearl is making great progress and continuing to grow into a well-rounded partner!

Consistency. It’s one of the most important, yet most overlooked, pieces of horse training. Consistent work. Consistent ...
06/19/2026

Consistency.

It’s one of the most important, yet most overlooked, pieces of horse training.

Consistent work. Consistent cues. Consistent expectations. Progress doesn’t come from one perfect ride, one great groundwork session, or one breakthrough moment. It comes from showing up day after day and putting in the work. Horses thrive on consistency. They learn through repetition, clear communication, and trust built over time. When we are consistent in our expectations, our cues, and our energy, we give them the confidence to learn.

Anyone can show up on the good days.
The real growth happens when you keep showing up on the hard days too.

Stay consistent. Trust the process. The results will come.

06/18/2026

Everyone join me in welcoming Huey to the ARC Performance Horses LLC program!

Huey will be spending 60+ days with me focusing on groundwork and, if he’s ready, his first rides under saddle.

Huey is a 5–6-year-old Quarter Horse gelding who had a rough start in life, coming from a rescue situation before finding his forever home. Because of that, his knowledge is still fairly limited, so we’ll be starting with the foundational basics and building from the ground up.

He is the sweetest boy with such a kind, willing attitude and a real desire to please. I’m so excited to work with him and help him grow in confidence. We’ll be taking things slow and steady, focusing on building trust, understanding, and a solid foundation, all while preserving the sweet personality that makes Huey so special.

Everyone join me in welcoming Huey to the ARC Performance Horses LLC program! Huey will be spending 60+ days with me foc...
06/18/2026

Everyone join me in welcoming Huey to the ARC Performance Horses LLC program!

Huey will be spending 60+ days with me focusing on groundwork and, if he’s ready, his first rides under saddle.

Huey is a 5–6-year-old Quarter Horse gelding who had a rough start in life, coming from a rescue situation before finding his forever home. Because of that, his knowledge is still fairly limited, so we’ll be starting with the foundational basics and building from the ground up.

He is the sweetest boy with such a kind, willing attitude and a real desire to please. I’m so excited to work with him and help him grow in confidence. We’ll be taking things slow and steady, focusing on building trust, understanding, and a solid foundation, all while preserving the sweet personality that makes Huey so special.

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