Avery Happy Horse LLC

11/08/2025

Welcome to Avery Happy Horse to Colby, Maverick, Finch and Good Omens!!! Let the journey to a happy and balanced horse begin. Mentally, Emotionally and Physically.

10/13/2025

Parelli Natural Horsemanship’s goal is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide for the benefit of horses and the people who love them.

10/02/2025

From an extreme high head carriage/hollow back/unbalanced horse that was in survival mode anytime he was around humans to a calm, connected, responsive horse/partner who is loving his time with his humans/partners.

Principles to Purpose.

Love, Language, Leadership in 3 equal doses.

Not one more than the other.

(And yes, this is a Friesian learning to and exploring stretching over his topline and finding true balance which will build to self carriage and so much more.)

Longevity is the goal. Mentally, Emotionally and Physically.

Take the time it takes so it takes less time.

AveryHappyHorse.com

09/26/2025

So very well said.

What does it really mean to "let them go on a good day?"

It means it will be your hardest day. It won't matter if you've never done it before, or if you're gifted a dozen good days, each good day is always the hardest one.

It means they won't know what the fuss is about, why they're getting so many treats and extra belly scratches and hugs.

It means you will second guess your decision right up to the very last moment, the very last breath. You'll second guess yourself afterwards.

They'll knicker at you when you arrive, just like any other day.

The weather, perfect. They are content. They look sound today. They are breathing well, eating well, they get up easily enough from a nap in the sun....the list goes on. Whatever issue they struggle with, today they aren't.

Today you euthanize them.

This is what going on a good day means: sending them out while they are happy, while they are healthy, while they are eating well, walking well, etc. You make the choice to do it before an emergency takes the choice away from you, before your horse has to experience any more trauma or pain.

Their last memory will be filled with love.

It'll rip your heart out every time.

We can see the patterns and the increasing trends. We can predict it a little. We can obsess over the past and worry about the future.

Fortunately, horses, all animals, live in the moment. They don't worry about those things. They aren't worried about winter. They aren't worried about July, or allergies, or progressive diseases like cushings or dsld. They don't think about the close calls they've had before, and they certainly aren't thinking about the close calls that are destined to come, as their body continues to age and break down. They just are. They are happy and healthy, or fearful and in pain, on that day, in that moment.

It is the most difficult, most loving gift we are blessed to be able to give.

And that first ice storm will come, that first deep snow, that first heat wave....and you will find a little relief, no longer doubting the choice you made.

They were happy, and safe, and loved. That is all that matters.

It is never easy. ~Kelly Meister, author

09/17/2025

Winston waiting patiently and happily for his riding cavesson after a great online warmup/play.

09/14/2025

The human brain and the horse brain differ in many ways, including how information is processed, how they learn, and how they react to their environment. The human brain allows us to think about the past, present, and future, but the horse's brain tells them to focus on balance and muscle coordination, and since they are prey animals, they live in the moment. So, the next time you saddle up, do yourself a favor: focus only on your horse's body and movement, and live in that moment with them. Leave your worries behind, enjoy your horse, and enjoy the ride! Your horse will thank you for it 🤠
Carl Bledsoe Horsemanship

09/14/2025

One complaint I hear frequently from riders is “he’s not paying attention to me!”
This is often coming from someone who’s mind is wandering, overthinking, worrying, daydreaming, and the like. If we are not here, and more importantly, if we don’t have a nice feel for the horse to find when their attention is with us, why should they do it?
I often ask riders when they say their horse should pay attention to them - why? Not only does he not “have to,” because he’s bigger and stronger than you are, but paying attention to you over his herd makes him more vulnerable, more at risk, and less safe.

The horse’s main job is to eat and be with a herd for security. When we deprive him of those two things he obviously is going to have some worries and needs to be met. Can you provide security? Can you provide relaxation? Can you provide balance? Can you be in the moment with him?
If not, why should he give you his attention? His security lies somewhere else, and without security, he can’t even begin to care about riding circles.

09/10/2025

09/05/2025

I mean this from the bottom of my heart:

If you want something that you can jump on and ride whenever you want without having to factor in emotional or physical well-being, there are a number of great machines on the market that you can do this with.

Horses are not one of them.

If you choose to get a horse and pursue riding as a passion, that should come with the responsibility of caring about their well-being instead of feeling so entitled to riding that your desires come above their physical, emotional and mental well-being.

If your horse’s physical and mental comfort does not matter to you in your pursuit of riding, you are better suited to a hobby that involves machinery because then you can disregard emotion without there being a negative impact to your mount.