Cath Lair Farms

Cath Lair Farms Family run boarding facility in the Interior.

From the amazing Denny Emerson:That pesky “hip angle” problem---So so so many photos that we see of jumping riders show ...
12/31/2024

From the amazing Denny Emerson:

That pesky “hip angle” problem---

So so so many photos that we see of jumping riders show them with an open hip angle. What often happened to create that was that when the horse left the ground, the rider pushed on the stirrup and lifted his/her pelvis up and in front of the pommel of the saddle.

Once that happens, the rider’s knee becomes a sort of pivot point, and the upper torso tends to fall forward above the unstable knee, while the lower leg, below the knee, shoots back toward the hips of the horse. This resultant look, the rider draped along the topline of the horse, has been called “The Praying Mantis” style of equitation.

But the better way to remain centered and in balance has to do with CLOSING the hip angle, rather than OPENING it. This is also true for galloping position.

Here are a bunch of photos showing riders with closed hips. The moment the hips go BACK, the upper body goes FORWARD. It is inevitable. So, for a more balanced way to jump, think “HIPS BACK.” This places you in the middle of the horse. It CENTERS you. This is where you want to be.

But your stirrups have to be short enough for you to be able to get up off the horse enough to close the angle. Too long, and you lack clearance.

Sometimes riding all winter requires some creative solutions. 😁 Many thanks to Snow Pros for knocking out our riding pat...
11/27/2024

Sometimes riding all winter requires some creative solutions. 😁 Many thanks to Snow Pros for knocking out our riding pattern for us. 🐎

Who says waiting for the vet can't be a good time. Excellent Friday date with these two Gents. ...
11/09/2024

Who says waiting for the vet can't be a good time. Excellent Friday date with these two Gents.

4pm sky...
11/09/2024

4pm sky...

Lessons in the fall colors never get old!
09/05/2024

Lessons in the fall colors never get old!

Fall is coming. Leaves are turning, days are getting shorter. The boys are taking advantage of a break in the weather fo...
08/20/2024

Fall is coming. Leaves are turning, days are getting shorter. The boys are taking advantage of a break in the weather for a much deserved late afternoon nap.

When you're exercising the resident Chonk and you're suddenly stuck by the feeling you've seen this fellow before 🤔. May...
08/16/2024

When you're exercising the resident Chonk and you're suddenly stuck by the feeling you've seen this fellow before 🤔. Maybe somewhere in your past??? 😜


Little Farm Hands gotta Farm Hand however they can.
08/13/2024

Little Farm Hands gotta Farm Hand however they can.

When the resident bully decides to get pushy with a mare who takes no crap. Saint had to learn the hard way that you don...
08/13/2024

When the resident bully decides to get pushy with a mare who takes no crap.

Saint had to learn the hard way that you don't try to push around the Peeks.

07/17/2024


07/17/2024

Did we have appropriate equipment??
No...
Do we have a creative R&D department??
Yes, yes we do.

Sometimes you just do it for science.
🧪🔬👩‍🔬.... Volume up for giggles

In the continuing adventures of "Hell no, I'm not going inside", I bring you late night mowing... ...
06/24/2024

In the continuing adventures of "Hell no, I'm not going inside", I bring you late night mowing...

Anyone else escaping the kitchen by cooking outside tonight??This heat is murder.To our friends and family under evacuat...
06/24/2024

Anyone else escaping the kitchen by cooking outside tonight??

This heat is murder.

To our friends and family under evacuation notice due to the MacDonald Fire. We're here if you need horse support ❤️

We got this 💪

Grumpy old man appreciation post.Saint is nothing short of amazing. Being in his mid -20s is nothing for this Rockstar.L...
06/22/2024

Grumpy old man appreciation post.

Saint is nothing short of amazing. Being in his mid -20s is nothing for this Rockstar.

Love him ❤️

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Fairbanks, AK
99716

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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Sprite has been something of a problematic enigma. An absolutely gorgeous girl, with smarts she usually uses for evil, and a penchant for bringing riders to tears in frustration. We finally found something she's excited about and man did she and Bethany have a wonderful time. #horsesofinstagram #horsebackridinglessons #sprite #morganarabian #marepower #snottybrat #prettythough #horseboarding #boardingstable #fallinalaska #northpole

Did we have appropriate equipment?? No... Do we have a creative R&D department?? Yes, yes we do. Sometimes you just do it for science. 🧪🔬👩‍🔬.... Volume up for giggles

Need a great way to cool down after a day of lessons? Take your guest instructor for a trail ride at Chena Lakes!! #neverstoplearning #horsebackriding #horsesofinstagram #riverride #trailride #midnightsun #summerinalaska #northpole #alaska

It's here, it's here, it's finally here. The sun is back and the farm is in full swing. If you're interested in lessons let us know the calendar is filling up fast. #thesunisback #summerinalaska #liveitup #lessons #horsebackriding #boardingstables #horseboarding #northpole #alaska #horsesofinstagram

The truth ... It stings. Lol

It's like she knows... #lifeinalaska #itmightbewinter #winteratthefarm #farmlife #winterinalaska #boardingstables #horseboarding #letitsnow

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No Drama, Custom Horse Boarding

Cath Lair Farms is an Alaskan-grown, family-run boarding facility in North Pole, Alaska. Our Journey started in 2002 when we purchased our Home Farm. The 20-acre homestead came to us as an uncleared land, but acre by acre we cleared the trees, planted pasture, and made a home for ourselves and our horses.

We began boarding horses almost accidentally when a coworker needed a place for her animals while she was going through some life changes. One thing led to another, and we have been boarding horses for more than 10 years now.

As our farm grew, so has the need to be able to provide more options for our clients. While the Home Farm was an idyllic place in the woods with amazing trails and places for adventuring, our clients started to ask for more.