Erin Sharp Horsemanship

08/26/2025

Mark Lyon joining us at Haven Pines in Eagle River, WI Saturday 9/20 & Sunday 9/21
Clinic Information:
AM clinic 9-12 Problem Solving
PM clinic 1-5pm Extreme Trail Obstacles
Auditors welcome $25 a day

08/25/2025

One last week for this crew before the school year begins. The farm is closed for the week to allow me to get caught up on getting these guys ready for their school year. We will be back at it starting Wednesday September 3rd. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces soon! In the meantime I hope your enjoying this beautiful cool Wisconsin weather we are having!

08/23/2025

Thank you to the many who made today possible! It was a fantastic celebration of a summer under the Wisconsin sky riding alongside each other and good horses.

Thank you everyone who supported the team by being here with us, prayed for us, and supported us throughout the season!

08/23/2025

There are moments that stand out in the mind of a riding instructor. This moment right here will live rent free in my mind. It’s the day before their big show day. After ten weeks of growing as a rider, growing in their skills and growing as a team. Endless hours in every weather condition Wisconsin can dream up. Their dedication to their horsemanship is something that brings me great joy and excitement as they are the future of horses. I know that the horse world is in good hands with these faces rising up through the challenging developmental stages the relentless equine world holds.
I’m so blessed to be able to work along side these equestrians!

Come join us on the farm Saturday August 23rd 2025 @ 3pm to watch these girls ride and join us as the team leads in providing some learning games and wagon rides after their riding portion of the event

08/17/2025

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Mark Lyon clinic here on the farm! Mark is an outstanding horseman whose passions and expertise go from c**t starting, Vaquero style horsemanship, extreme trail obstacles to working cattle and handling a rope. We will be opening Haven Pines to clinic participants Saturday September 20th and Sunday the 21st! If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to kick off your Fall season with your horse please reach out we would love for you to join us!

Want more information about Mark? Check out his website:

Helping you become the person your horse deserves. “Attended Mark's Mustang gentling clinic, c**t starting clinic, trail obstacles and private lessons while he was in Montana. Hands down one of my new favorite horseman! Kind, knowledgeable and full of good stories, jokes, tips, tricks and "horse m...

07/31/2025

Whoever called this pose the “downward dog” obviously forgot to check in with the ponies of the world.

No she’s not stuck. She’s reaching under the gate for that one blade of grass that she absolutely NEEDS!

May I be as determined as a pony mare for the one blade of grass in my endeavors!

07/26/2025

Hoping your weekend is filled with fuzzy pony ears and amazing adventures!

06/08/2025

A lot happens on the left.

You may happen to notice a pretty single braid on some of our saddle horses here on the farm.

This braid brings a smile to my face. And deep gratitude to my heart.

It’s evidence of a kind and patient horse who is often chosen to teach young riders. You see that braid helps the young equestrian remember which side of their horse is the Left or near side.

When riding there is an army of things to remember and apply at just the right time. I find as an instructor if I can do something to simplify the intricate pile of information, timing and feel I will!

The left is the side we halter, lead, saddle, mount and often pass oncoming riders on here on the farm. The heavy use of the left or near side goes back to knights and their heavy draft horses. A knight would often wear a sord. And it would hang from their left side. Mounting from the left meant they didn’t have to lug a heavy sord over the horses back as they got on and off their steady war mount.

As a teacher of course I don’t have my students wear swords but I do appreciate the ability to build a familiar routine for both horse and rider. Horsemanship is a lot about muscle memory and routine. So while it is true that a horse generally could be mounted from the left/near or right/off side I like the ability to give both horse and rider the stability of routine. As well as provide them with a common horse industry standard.

Thank you Randy for being one of the sweet horses who have earned the left side braid. The place you hold in many young riders hearts will be one that will last a lifetime.

05/17/2025

This little farm girl taking a short break from conquering the world on her bike to help scrub and clean water troughs.

Now that summer is here and sunshine and warm temps are something we can all enjoy it’s important to remember  algae also enjoys sunshine and warm temps. It grows fast and can be harmful to your equines. We give the troughs a scrub once a week to help keep the algae at bay.

I’m always glad for my farm helpers.

05/13/2025

The summer temps are here and so are the bugs. Ending out the work day with this lovely gal. Ella is doing a great job learning the ropes of working in harness.

03/31/2025

What a view!

03/28/2025

Pickles and Goldie say HELLO as they enjoy some warm sun before the rain that’s on its way!

Want a fun horse related thing to do while the spring rain makes outside a little gross to be in?

This weekend is Road to the Horse event down in Lexington Kentucky! They stream the event LIVE for FREE on YouTube!

It will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Watch a little or watch it ALL!

Link to the live event below ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/live/9O3fOzi7i5k?feature=shared

You can see the schedule here ⬇️

https://roadtothehorse.com/event-schedule/

Keep your eyes peeled for a fellow Wisconsinite Jacleen Hess of Hess Horsemanship as she works along side Double Dan’s team presenting some cool Liberty presentations.