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Maine Equine Sports at Crystal Lake Farm Positive reinforcmenent based lessons for begginers & those looking to advance in the hunter/jumper sport. www.maineequinesports.com

We ride with clickers & treat bags filled with hay pellet. Students learn behavioral science & HOW to train horses!

So excited to have Shawna Karrasch Equine coming to Maine Equine Sports at Crystal Lake Farm at the start of August! We ...
09/07/2025

So excited to have Shawna Karrasch Equine coming to Maine Equine Sports at Crystal Lake Farm at the start of August!

We have auditor & participant spaces in the Shawna Karrasch Equine Clinic! Reach out to Kate Briggs for info!

Yesterday marked Pharaoh’s 31st Birthday! 🎉 Grace made sure he was pampered with his favorite crunchy snack (classic lay...
23/05/2025

Yesterday marked Pharaoh’s 31st Birthday! 🎉 Grace made sure he was pampered with his favorite crunchy snack (classic lays potato chips of course) and celebrated in style. Plus got some adorable photos of him with his headband! Sparky & Pickle were happy to join in the celebration.

⭐️✨🎉Happy 3️⃣1️⃣st sweet Pharaoh! We love you! 🎉❤️⭐️

The Student Trainer Club is a monthly learning opportunity designed for enrolled MES students who are eager to deepen th...
16/04/2025

The Student Trainer Club is a monthly learning opportunity designed for enrolled MES students who are eager to deepen their horsemanship, expand their training skills, and build meaningful connections, both with horses and fellow student trainers.

This isn’t just extra barn time, it’s a dedicated space to grow your understanding of R+ training, collaborative learning, and ethical horsemanship in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Comment “Learn” below & we’ll send you a DM with the link to learn more about all that MES has to offer!


📣 Now Accepting Applications for the MES Lesson Program! 📣⁣⁣Ready to dive deep into ethical, science-based horse trainin...
16/04/2025

📣 Now Accepting Applications for the MES Lesson Program! 📣⁣

Ready to dive deep into ethical, science-based horse training?⁣

Our 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for new students interested in learning the art of Positive Reinforcement (R+) horse training. Whether you’re passionate about groundwork, cooperative care, or exploring equestrian sport from a horse-centered perspective, this is your invitation to learn with intention, consistency, and kindness.⁣

✨ 𝘞𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨-𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮, 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵-𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.⁣

✨ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 (linked on our website: https://www.maineequinesports.com/lessons-and-training)⁣

✨ We review applications thoughtfully and reach out within 14 days if it feels like it could be a good fit. ⁣

✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝗽! Our website is currently about 80% up-to-date. We’re adding some new info & reformatting a few pages soon to reflect exciting updates to our 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳, and 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. Thank you for your patience!⁣

📍Located in Gray, Maine⁣

🐴 For dedicated students ages 12+ who are ready to learn and grow alongside horses in a kind, supportive environment.⁣


✨ NEW OFFERING ✨Introducing Equine Interactions: a one-time, science-based groundwork experience for thoughtful horse lo...
09/04/2025

✨ NEW OFFERING ✨

Introducing Equine Interactions: a one-time, science-based groundwork experience for thoughtful horse lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking to connect with horses in a totally different way.

No riding. No pressure. Just connection, curiosity, and real training tools grounded in Positive Reinforcement.

🐴 1.5-hour private session
🐴 Tour the farm & meet the herd
🐴 Ages 12+
🐴 Gray, Maine
🐴 By appointment only

Our schedule is limited, booking now!
Learn More & Inquire: www.maineequinesports.com/equine-interactions

Join us for a transformational two-day clinic with Shawna Karrasch Equine, where science-based training meets compassion...
08/04/2025

Join us for a transformational two-day clinic with Shawna Karrasch Equine, where science-based training meets compassion, clarity, and lasting change. Learn to apply positive reinforcement with precision and confidence, whether you’re working on husbandry behaviors, groundwork, or advanced performance goals.

Shawna and Jessie bring decades of experience from the marine mammal world, show circuits, and behavior-based training to help you and your horse develop confidence, trust, and resilience.

•No prior R+ experience is required—just curiosity and a commitment to learning.
•Lunch included both days for participants & auditors.
•Want to participate but no horse to bring? Limited MES horses available!

Location: Maine Equine Sports, Gray, Maine
Cost: $575 Participants | $215 Auditors
Space is limited. Registration required.
Payment plans available.

Learn More: www.maineequinesports.com/events-and-clinics

We had a great Horsemanship Group today! Participants focused on solidifying their knowledge of bridle parts, worked on ...
08/02/2025

We had a great Horsemanship Group today! Participants focused on solidifying their knowledge of bridle parts, worked on bridle assembly, and practiced bridle sizing under the instruction and coaching of Kate and Nik!

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