Lil Painted Horsemanship

07/28/2026

We had a big weekend with Raeden and Cider at The Big Apple Shootout horse show. It was Cider's first stay away show, second ridden ranch show, and she did her first one handed class. Raeden had his second ever off property experience, first time staying anywhere overnight, first horse show, and many other firsts.

Cider did ranch trail, ranch rail pleasure, ranch riding, ranch conformation, and showmanship. She had never been in such a big environment before, and she handled it all like a superstar. Cider and I were in the biggest division of the show with one of our classes having 33 exhibitors! We didn't end up placing, but I definitely think Cider has a ton of potential for the future. She was such a steady horse for me this weekend, and I couldn't have asked for anything more from her.

Raeden definitely had his baby horse moments, but overall he handled everything so well! Raeden did Halter, Showmanship, and W/T Green Horse Pleasure. He was the best boy for his classes, and you would never know that he was only started under saddle this spring. He got better and more settled each day we were there, and didn't step a hoof wrong in his first ever ridden class. I am probably the most proud of him for his improvement with trailering. He went from refusing to get in the trailer a couple of months ago, to walking straight in both times this weekend. This guy has a bright future ahead of him!

Overall we had a great experience at the BASO and I can't wait to continue training and improving for future shows!

07/16/2026

Look at that face 💕

Photo Cred: Jodi Towne Outdoor Images

07/11/2026

Here is one of the pictures from the photoshoot I did with Jodi Towne Outdoor Images . I love how she captured Cider's color so well! I highly recommend Jodi as a photographer for those looking to do an equine photoshoot in the Northern NY area. Side note, look how grown up Cider is looking now 🥹.

06/29/2026

Jodi did a fantastic job on pictures of Cider and I. I will be posting some of our pictures soon!

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06/03/2026

Raeden made his first ever trip to the Otter Creek Horse trails yesterday. The ride couldn't have gone better! He led the way the whole time and was such a good boy. I couldn't be happier with how he is riding with probably less than 30 rides total on him.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

Cider and I had a great trail ride with some friends today. It was her first outing of the year and she was great! She was the brave leader for most of the ride, and rode on the buckle pretty much the whole time. Mustangs make the best trail horses!

03/29/2026

I just love how versatile mustangs are. Cider and I have been in our ranch riding era recently. She did really well at the ranch show we did last year, so hopefully we can make it to some more this summer 🤠.

03/28/2026

Here's a little look into what Raeden has been up to for the last two weeks. He is riding in the saddle now and starting to carry the bit. His training is really starting to come along!