Freedom’s Gates Equestrian Center

Reminder to give grace to your horse no matter the training level. Sometimes horses are just goofballs, no matter how much training you put in, they still have their dumb moments. I just wanted to remind everyone that even though we may expect them to preform at a certain level, they are still living life for the first time just like us all and to not be afraid to go back and work through something small or something that shouldn’t be a problem. Give your horse the grace you’d want extended to you too

Shooter

Because training isn’t just about in saddle work. All horses should have confidence in the trailer, loading and unloading. Shooter will stand like a saint once he’s in, but he lacked confidence going in and backing out. Before he took some coaxing before he would finally join me inside and was scared to back out. Now he loads and unloads like a dream!

Training Spot Available! Unlock a world of potential for your horse with my gentle and kind approach. Experienced training will help your horse reach new skill heights, strength, and trust. Services I offer: •Groundwork • Saddle breaking • Colt Starting • Problem solving • Trailer work • Finishing •Refreshers Limited space available, all training ends with 1 free lesson on your horse to learn all about their new buttons and training. Let's make 2024 the year for you and your horse!

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Shooter flag work

Shooter can officially carry a flag W/T/C. He did SO WELL. One of Shooters goals is to set him up for drill, flag work is extremely important for that and after a bit of desensitizing, he couldn’t care less! He’s also getting better and better with neck reining, not 100% proficient, but getting there!

Patriot

Patriot had a PHENOMENAL ride today. Probably one of the bests he’s ever had. Holding collection, wasn’t strung out, taking simple corrections without a fuss, and using his body so well.

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Shooter rocked it with his side passing today! A bit hard to tell from the angle but he was side passing off and on the rail all around the arena. He’s building muscle and able to hold a canter for a few laps now and he started learning the basics to long and low. Way to go kid!

Patriot

Patriot also had a great ride today. Something clicked and he really started using his body better and getting some impulsion without the need to speed up. Yay!

Incredibly blurry, my camera wouldn’t focus and I had no idea. 🤦‍♀️ Shooter learned the start of side passing off legs today! This was the first time we have ever done and this and he started picking it up quick. After this, we side passed on and off the rail at the walk and trot. He started to really understand it. Good job buddy!

Patriot

Patriot is learning to pick up his riders at the mounting block. He’s been a wiggle worm at the block and gets a little tense, so we made it a fun experience, sorta a game for him. He caught on quick and was much more eager to stand for the block!

Day 5 with shooter After 5 days of work softening him to leg cues, we got progress. He’s still lazy and leans towards the dull side, but it’s no longer a battle to get him to move forward off your leg. First time cantering a full lap! Now Shooter can enjoy the rest of the weekend off, good boy!

Patriot

Patriot has definitely started to really come under himself and offer some self carriage, which is awesome. Still had to work on not tossing his head when asked to slow down but he’s getting there! Solid progress

Shooter day 1

Shooter arrived over the weekend and settled in. Got to work today with familiarizing ourselves and worked on connecting the dots of leg cues and forward movement. Good boy!

Today was a big ground work day to end our first week. Patriot has become pretty obsessed with long and low which is only going to help him as he comes along!

Day 2 with Patriot was another successful day! Working on getting his track brain retrained, lunging better, suppleness while riding and a better foundation, and using his body more correctly. He’s a good boy and super fun to work with.

As part off our lessons today, the kiddos learned how to teach a horse tricks. They learned what to do, then implemented everything themselves. Jessi has never learned this trick before and by the end was putting pieces together and giving a fist bump with only minimal help! Lessons can be so much more than just riding and I love seeing the pride on the kids faces when they accomplish training a trick themselves.

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Cantering

Cantering is getting easier for these two! Getting her seat and balance down!

Did a bunch more liberty work with Faline today in between rain spells. Worked on responding to different vocal cues like “circle” (tight circle), “out” larger circle, “switch” change of direction, and coming to the whistle. She’s definitely starting to realize the whistle means come and I love it! Ended with some playtime because she’s a goober and I love her. I sadly forgot to record the vocal cues portion but got the whistle on video!