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Desert Lane

Desert Lane is where heart and grit power drive and determination in all aspects of horsemanship.

10/16/2023

💯 all of this!!!!

08/19/2023

Switching gears from breed competition to jumping schooling show with this team. Growing and building confidence is absolute key to success.

08/16/2023

When all the hard work, blood, sweat, and tears bring you to championships shared between friends then success was had in every aspect imaginable 🎉💕

07/31/2023

Sage advice for every horseman/woman:

1. Not every horse and/or trainer is a fit for every rider
2. Everyone has different goals and is working toward different things for different reasons... and they’re all good!
3. Your horse can come first, but don’t forget about you. You need sleep, water and food at shows too
4. The price tag on your clothes does not determine the color of your ribbons. Keep the clothes you have ironed and clean and wear them with a smile, it’ll be fine!
5. Be gracious to everyone at shows. Ring stewards, gate keepers, judges, office workers, custodians, concessions stand people, and everyone in between. Everyone loves to be thanked and feel appreciated!
6. JUST SAY HI! Everyone wants to make friends! All you have to do is introduce yourself. (Pro Tip: compliment their horse, we all love to talk about our horse!)
7. Stop thinking of the people around you as the competition. These are your peers. You are going to be around them for a lot of years so cheer them on and think of them as motivation to be your best!
8. Try not to take pleasure in another person’s bad ride/class/day because soon enough it will be your turn for a bad day.
9. In turn, root for other people’s wins. Because one day it will be YOUR TURN and you want them to the same for you!
10. The 2 minute rule. Personally, I usually need more like 5 minutes but that’s okay. Take your few minutes after a bad class and go out somewhere alone and do whatever it is you need to do to express what happened. But after that you get yourself together, pick yourself up, go back to the barn, go practice some things, and leave it behind you. That class does not define you, your horse, or your career.
11. A natural smile is beautiful, not cheesy.
12. If you’re not enjoying your riding then you need to step back, look at everything, and determine what is keeping you from having fun. Then make a change! CHANGES ARE OKAY.
13. Not every ride has to be about working. Horses need brain breaks just like we do so give them a chance to go for a trail ride or a ba****ck ride. It’ll be good for both of you.
14. Remember the older girls you looked up to at shows when you were little? It’s your turn! Step up. That doesn’t mean you have to take home all blues. Just be kind and compassionate toward the younger riders and they will want to be just like you!
15. Take as many pictures as possible
16. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You will need it
17. Sometimes the ribbon you’re most proud of is not the blue one. Sometimes any ribbon is a win that day!
18. Give every horse a chance. Just because you didn’t click right away doesn’t mean they’re a bad horse, you may just need a new approach.

07/26/2023

Remmie Graff and Elsa De Natalia (Andalusian Mare) working towards their A System debut. This team came on the scene as a green horse green rider team just three years ago. Working on that balance, finesse, and power needed to get all 10 gears required for Show Hack!

07/24/2023

Maddalynn Roll and W***y Nillie (ASB Gelding by Theme Park) doing some early morning practice for their breed show debut. Working on bringing the **POWER** to their gaits to be successful in the Hunter Country Pleasure division.

07/21/2023

This is a well timed message as we prepare two teams to step up to the A system level here in a few weeks from now!

Top 10 List A Successful Showman Understands

10. Win or lose always show class
9. Teamwork is a must, don't be afraid to help others
8. Nobody wants to hear how good you are just show them in the ring
7. When things get tough Stay Positive
6. Practice like you've never won, show like you've never lost
5. Competition is what makes us all better
4. Never get outworked
3. Always show respect for our industry and your competition
2. You don't have to cheat to win
1. Appreciate the "Show Mom/Dad/Grandparents" they make it all happen

And No ”What ifs” do your job, Execute, present, and be patient and you will be successful!

05/30/2023

Be pushable.

If you are an athlete, or heck, even someone with any kind of goal, be pushable.

As a trainer, coachability and humility are two of my favorite traits a student can possess. Pair those with work ethic, and you have an unbeatable mixture for success. But more and more, I’m seeing that those tend to be elusive qualities. There are reasons for this. Entitlement. Helicopter parents. Wanting instant gratification. Or just the classic oldie but goodie: laziness.

I teach riders with all sorts of different goals, and what the goal is does not matter to me. I will do my best to help you win at the horse show, or I will do my best to help you become better with basic horsemanship and equitation so that you can be the safest trail rider on the mountain. However, if you have lofty goals, you better have lofty work ethic.

You need to be pushable.

If a trainer asks for more and is met with resistance, then for what are you even using one? I have witnessed riders flat out ignoring me, not listening until I say it 17 times, “trying” (but not actually), crying, whining, making excuses, blaming the horse… Basically avoiding responsibility for the situation. Growing up taking lessons, I wanted to be pushed. I wanted to grow as a rider. Little did I know then how much that was helping me and my lesson mates grow as a human too.

Riding is scary sometimes. It is hard physically and mentally. It requires discomfort. But being pushable means being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Accepting that growth isn’t comfortable. Stagnation is comfortable.

Coming back from my concussion a couple years ago left me with an almost paralyzing fear. But I have pushed through worry and discomfort to finally have a small sense of security on a horse again. I have done the work until I thought my legs might fall off. I have cried, sweated, cursed, and celebrated. I have erased doubt with tiny accumulations of “oh wait, I didn’t die! I DID IT!” moments.

If you are an athlete, be pushable. Be coachable. Dig deep, find your grit, and rally. Talk less. Listen more. Go into challenges instead of avoiding them. Understand it’s a SPORT, meaning your muscles will be tired. Your lungs will feel empty at times. You will be sore. You will grow.

But not unless you are pushable.

Be Pushable

An EC Blog by Trainer Jessica Strott
http://www.equinechronicle.com/ec-blog-be-pushable/

02/20/2023

February is coming to a close and I have room for one boarding slot and one training spot starting on March 3rd.

Board includes large 30x30 paddock with 3sided shelter, hay provided full care, private tack room, pasture turnout, trailer parking, and large lighted outdoor arena. This is my home and my passion so if you are looking for top notch care, great facility, access to trainer/riding instructor then this is your place. I treat every horse on my property regardless of temporary or permanent residency as my own!

Training slot is available for someone looking to improve their relationship with their horse, needing to solve some issues, teach something new or refine what’s already there. I take a fundamentals approach with my horses, basics are too important to ignore and can often solve many training issues. I am versed in many breeds and disciplines and use a lot of dressage basics in my approach. Preference given to competitor minded owners looking to join or keep in the Open Show world and be and stay competitive.

Come join Team Desert Lane and make 2023 the year you check big goals off your list!

02/03/2023

Show horses aren’t easy.

It’s certainly not for the lazy or faint of heart. Definitely not for those who crave likes, the comments or seeking their 15 seconds of Instagram fame.

What you saw is a victory lap, a smiling rider and cheering family. You saw the pretty tack and the coordinating outfits. You saw that picture perfect moment...
And you want it.
You want to be that person.
You want that horse, you want that photo, you WANT that blue ribbon.

But here’s what you don’t see.

You don’t see the stall cleaning, the feeding, the hay and the upkeep. You don’t see the hours upon hours of riding. You don’t see the failed executions, stumbles, falls, bucks and tantrums. You certainly won’t see the tears and the frustrations as things don’t go just right. You won’t see the vet bills, all nighters with a sick animal and the constant nagging in your mind of what could be next.

If all you want is a victory lap with a pretty pony, a photo opportunity so your Facebook friends can like and comment... get on a carousel.
Show horses, no matter the discipline, are hard work. Constant work. Never ending, ever changing.

That victory pass you watched- you saw roughly 30 seconds that reflects months and years of work.

So don’t ever believe this is easy.

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