Transformative Horsemanship

03/12/2025

Love watchin these two bloom together 💗

02/22/2025

Our dear sweet penny went home today!

One of the biggest changes in the downsizing has been the choice to let go of penny.

We are SO grateful to her family for letting her live with us for a while.

Penny is a tender sweet horse who taught so many of us the preciousness of what is given (and not to take advantage of that) and challenged us (especially .one49 and i ☺️) to see how slow we could really go.

She was one of Junes favorite friends in the time I had June. And i think of her whole herd, as i saw them line up at the fence line to watch her leave.

Theres never enough words when a big shift leads us to the end of a relationship. in this case, it is so wonderful to know she is going back to a wonderful home with people who love her. And we can always visit :)

Anyone got any penny memories or gratitudes to share :)?

02/19/2025

Same. A million times same!

The horses that concern me the most are not the intensely expressive or explosive ones. It's the ones that hold it all in and take the world on their shoulders. It's the ones that freeze instead of flee. It's the ones that internalize their stress.

These horses also tend to be among the most desirable personalities. They tend to be described as "kind", "quiet", and can "take a mistake".

And they often ARE kind, and they do desire to be quiet, and they do absorb the errors of their riders and handlers.

I am the most concerned about these horses because these are the horses that get mistaken for being more broke than they are when in reality they're often not all that broke, they just don't outwardly express their concern as dramatically.

I am the most concerned about these horses because though their capacity for internalizing stress might be larger...it does have a limit.

I am the most concerned about these horses because when they finally reach that limit, the explosions are on par with the undoing of something that's been under pressure for a very long time.

I have seen more than one of these horses get labeled after such an event as "dangerous" or "unpredictable" when in reality the outcome was a slow train that could have been seen coming for miles before it actually caused an accident.

I am the most concerned about these horses because so much of time, the moment we finally start paying attention to a horse is after they've done something we can't ignore.

02/18/2025

Reflections in grief, loss, and resurrection with June 💗
From the week after June passed:

I am suffered into power today. Embodied in the belief that maybe i cannot control everyone and everything around me to avoid the pain of grief. (But that some part of me may dearly want to). I feel every avoidance of grief turn into rage somewhere, displaced + offensive.

But, I refuse to become the unholy rage of misplaced tears. Instead, i weep. And may there be in that a divine transmutation.

Oh holy grief, on your altar i place no sacrifice because to know you is to be cracked + smashed + resurrected ad infinitem.The great sacrifice is living and loving and knowing that nothing can stay. But we do it anyways.

Let us grieve so that we may dream. So that cycles of violence and generational traumas come lay at our feet to be tended to. So that the disarray of pain is not handed off through bad behavior, but held and honored, seen + understood into integration.

Or... something like that 🙃
Some may wonder what this has to do with horsemanship.

In my heart, it is perhaps most the core thing to grapple with. Where our unmanaged emotions funnel into the lives of others, esp those who are dependent on us.

Maybe its not clear to all how crying so that repressed grief doesnt turn into misplaced rage with my horses (and my friends and myself) is part of my horsemanship. But... i wish there was more space for us to talk about this.

When we do not do the work to tend to and support our traumas and intense emotions... it doesnt go away. It usually goes somewhere it doesnt belong, imo.

And on the other side of this... how could relating with our horses feel if we entered into these relationships emotionally resourced, nervous system nourished, and deeply accountable to our behaviors?

I think... its a marvelous way to be with them and ourselves. Its certainly the question i want to be exploring in.

02/14/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE - TACK

this is the big one! i have a LOT of tack for sale! (Saddles are in a separate post). Some of this stuff is lightly used or practically new!

Make an offer! All prices listed are as a reference point, unless otherwise stated. We need it gone ~ get a sweet deal for yourself or donate extra for the fundraiser! Either way.... help us get this stuff moved. DM to coordinate. Pick up only in Asheville or Candler.

****** HALF PADS & SADDLE PADS ******

Thinline fleece half pad. Gently used, in great condition. Bought new for $211.

Exselle 21” Wither Cutout Half Pad. Used, labelled in sharpie on tag. Sells new for $75.

Exselle 19” Wither Cutout Half Pad. Used, labelled in sharpie on tag. Sells new for $75.

Black Smartpak Dressage Pad. Used, cut off keepers, light discoloration. Would part with for $10 OBO

****** GIRTHS ******

48" total saddle fit brown synthetic girth. Barely used. Bought new for $120.

20” Professionals Choice Dressage Girth. Used, with name written in sharpie on the label. Structurally sound. Sells new for ~$70-$100

56” Professionals Choice neoprene black girth. Seems unused. Sells new for ~$95

Ovation 24” Black Fluffy Dressage Girth. Used, in good condition. Sells new for $65.

Brown 40” Nylon girth. No elasticity. Seems new. Would part for $10 OBO

****** STIRRUP LEATHERS & IRONS ******

SOLD - 55” Black Stirrup Leather and Irons (Adult Size). Used, in good condition. $35 OBO

SOLD - Brand New Brown Stirrup Leathers and 5” Stirrup Irons. Irons and leathers sell new for ~$30. Buy separate or together.

****** BRIDLES & HALTERS ******

Milestone Western-Style Pony size bitless side pull bridle. WIth homemade clip on pony reins. Used once. Milestone doesn’t sell this style anymore! Get a quality, barely used product! Bought for $72 ***Out on trial - DM to get in the queue to try if it doesn't sell***

Brown Nylon Western Bridle with Split Reins. Seems to be brand new, unused. ~$30 new.

Dark Brown Rein Extenders. Lightly Used. Sells new ~$20-$25.

Shires Blue Fluffy Cavesson. XFull size. Bought for $30.

Brown English Bridle with rubber reins. Warmblood size. $25 OBO

5” Rubber D Ring. Make an offer.

Dark Brown Braided Leather Reins. Lightly used, in great condition. $20 OBO

Brown English Bridle with braided reins. Measured at Full Size. Seems totally unused. $20 OBO

Horze Draft Size Blanket Halter. Used, extra hole made above factory holes. Would part for $10 OBO

02/13/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE - SADDLES!

Two Thorowgood saddles for sale! Great lesson saddles! Comfy, durable, and the adjustable saddle is nice a find for a lesson or training program.

**SOLD** 18.5" thorowgood adjustable dressage saddle. Currently has the W/XW bar. Gullet system can be purchased separately for the whole set (~$35 online). Broken keeper on the left side. Bought for $750. Make an offer!

16.5" Thorowgood Maxam all purpose saddle. Gullet measured at ~6". Has a keeper missing on the right side. Bought as is for $350 and is in the same condition I bought it in.

02/13/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE - FLY GEAR

Make an offer! We are happy with a sweet deal for you or a sweet deal for our fundraiser for us. We need this stuff gone! DM to order. Pick up only in Asheville or Candler.

Oversize SmartPak Fitted Fly Boots. Totally new and unopened. Sells new for ~$16/pair. Buy separate or together.

Used Fly Masks with ears and nose plus UV protection. Blue trim are full size. All grey is Small Horse/Arab size. Used, with sharpie labelling, but structurally sound. Would part for $10 each OBO. Purchase separately or together.

02/11/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE - SADDLES

2 Thorowgood saddles for sale. Great durable, comfy lesson saddles. Would also be awesome for someone with a training program, especially the adjustable saddle!

16.5" Thorowgood Maxam All Purpose Saddle. Gullet measured at ~6". Has a keeper missing on the right side. Bought as is for $350 and it hasnt had much use since then.

18.5" thorowgood adjustable dressage saddle. Currently has the W/XW bar. Gullet system can be purchased separately for the whole set (~$35 online). Broken keeper on the left side. Bought for $750. Make an offer!

***Both saddles out on trial currently*** DM if you would like to be in the queue to try them if they don't get sold.

02/11/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE - BLANKETS!

Gonna be real with y’all here. Between the hurricane and losing June very suddenly, it’s been a rough ride. So, we are selling a BUNCH of stuff to fundraise to continue to cover the costs of the hurricane impact, downsizing , and June’s passing.

Many folks have reflected that this program is unique to this area. We want to continue to offer this heartfelt, horse-centered programing. And we need your help to do it!

So…. Come on down! Get yourself something nice or something you need! Choose to make an offer that’s a sweet deal for you or a sweet deal for us!
Either way, let’s talk cause this stuff has got to go.

Text 8 2 8 4 0 7 0 8 4 1 for quickest response!

BLANKETS FOR SALE:

Unless blanket is otherwise marked, I have not washed them. I don’t have the time or cash to do that right now, so please do factor that into your offer.

Brand New Unopened 78” Weatherbeeta Comfitec Classic Standard Neck light weight. 0g fill, 600 denier. Sells for ~$80 new. Pictured in bag.

**SOLD** 78" HIghlander Plus Rainsheet. Used, in good condition. Make an offer! Pictured with horse modelling it.

78" Rhino Medium Weight. High neck, great for higher withered horses. Used, in good condition. Make an offer! Green with light checkered pattern.

84” Tough1 1200 D, 0 g fill standard neck rain sheet. Used for 1 and a half seasons. Honestly… this low budget rain sheet has served me well. Im a fan. Sells new for ~$50. Half green, half black.

84” Weatherbeeta Medium Weight 220 g fill, Comfitec Classic Standard Neck. Used less than 5 times total. Sells new for ~$90. Red turnout blanket.

80”/82” Rider’s International Medium Weight. 200 g fill, 1200 D (could probably use a water proofing, IMO). High neck, great for high withered horses. Used, in great condition. Worn once this season, so pretty clean. Sells new for ~$170

82” Geologic stable sheet, no fill. Used with patches and repairs. $20 OBO

82”/84” Schneiders Storm Shield Waterproof Heavy Weight. Used, in great condition. Sells new for ~$100.

02/10/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE COMING SOON!

Gonna be real with y’all here. Between the hurricane and losing June very suddenly, it’s been a rough ride. So, we are selling a BUNCH of stuff to fundraise to continue to cover the costs of the hurricane impact, downsizing , and June’s passing.

Many folks have reflected that this program is unique to this area. We want to continue to offer this heartfelt, horse-centered programing. And we need your help to do it!

So…. Come on down! Get yourself something nice or something you need! Choose to make an offer that’s a sweet deal for you or a sweet deal for us!

Either way, let’s talk cause this stuff has got to go.

PICTURED: A teaser of the stuff that's about to be for sale! Pricing and descriptions coming soon. Feel free to message me if you want to get your foot in the door early on anything that catches your eye 👀

02/10/2025

FUNDRAISER SALE - SUPPLEMENTS

Sales are starting up!

Everything is going to be listed with the original purchase price, current condition, and you are encouraged to make an offer. EVERYTHING MUST GO (seriously, try me with your offers! I'll probably say yes!)

SUPPLEMENTS. & FEED

Box of 72 Mott’s No Sugar Added Applesauce Cups. Great for easy feeding when you need to make the food a little extra tasty ! Bought new for $30.

20 kg pound bag of MadBarn AminoTrace+. Sells new for $224.

**SOLD** 2 boxes of 5 L of MadBarn W-3 Oil. Sells new for $72 each.

Text ‭(828) 407-0841‬ with which item(s) you are wanting to buy and your offer.

madbarn.com to check out the W-3 Oil and AminoTrace+.

01/30/2025

🌟 ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

We have officially downsized and are not accepting any new clients!

Soon, I will be posting a ton of stuff for sale, from blankets, to tack, to riding gear... Is it both a clean out and fundraiser sale to support this big transition.

Thank you all for your interest in this program. We are looking forward to shrinking this program to accommodate a much needed hibernation.

01/16/2025

Hey friends ~ thank you so much for your donations and love notes and support

01/14/2025

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