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Simple Connection The focus being softness and clarity, the horse always comes first. Encompassing the whole horse.

Keeping things simple, while helping you to connect with your horse. Heather Burke grew up riding and working with horses and began teaching and training in her early teens. She had the great privilege of working with Mark Rashid for the first time in 1998 and that experience started a lifetime journey towards softness in life and with horses. Heather has done many different disciplines including rodeo events, dressage, western, huntseat, trail, ect, and has been an Assistant Instructor to Mark Rashid since 2004. She really enjoys starting young horses, but also finds great joy in helping troubled horses, as well as helping people build a clear, soft and comfortable relationship with their horse. Heather offers training and lessons at home in Wisconsin and also does some traveling for lessons and clinics.

💥🐎💥🐎Leo💥🐎💥2021 TB gelding, 15.3H by Keen Ice out of Almost Fancy (WB Main Mare Book); JC registered, unnamed.  Raised on...
10/24/2026

💥🐎💥🐎Leo💥🐎💥

2021 TB gelding, 15.3H by Keen Ice out of Almost Fancy (WB Main Mare Book); JC registered, unnamed. Raised on hobby farm happy in stall or 24/7 turnout with geldings, easy keeper, barefoot with excellent feet, good for the farrier. Balanced conformation with a solid build, clean legs, athletic mover, suitable for many disciplines. Leo was bred by Calumet farms but has been raised as a sport horse, handled since birth by amateur owner, friendly and meets you at the gate, loads on trailer and is getting professional training to be started under-saddle. Leo is not yet being ridden, and is a sensitive type that will require an experienced horse person to continue his training.

Message me for price, with questions, or to come see him!

🐎💥💥I have a last minute November opening! Reach out with any training needs or short term winter board/including lessons...
10/12/2026

🐎💥💥I have a last minute November opening! Reach out with any training needs or short term winter board/including lessons!!! 💥💥🐎

Update: Neville has found his person! 💙Want a piece of American history, without the adoption and gentling process? Here...
09/22/2026

Update: Neville has found his person! 💙

Want a piece of American history, without the adoption and gentling process? Here's your opportunity! Neville a 2024 Mustang gelding from the Muskrat Basin HMA in Wyoming. He is THICK...I'm not sure how tall he will end up, but this dude is solid! Neville is super quiet minded...like super duper quiet. He is curious and quite the comedian! Unbelievably friendly and a very easy keeper. Maybe a little too easy. 🤣🐷🤣 Neville already knows the basics: stands tied, good for grooming, vet and farrier, and has been started on lunging. He is also gaited...so, trail riders deluxe!

Here’s the opportunity part……for the RIGHT person, thats looking to bring one up from a little better than scratch, we are offering a lease-to-own with VERY discounted board here at Simple Connection and Cedar Stone Equine. Your responsibilities would be 1x/week lessons, starting with ground work, and every 6 week farrier (trims). I would not start him under saddle until after he turns 3, but there would be a discount on training if he stays with Simple Connection for starting 😉

Please reach out to Heather Burke or Simple Connection with questions or for more information.

100%...especially the soul part...🤣💜🤷‍♀️
09/20/2026

100%...especially the soul part...🤣💜🤷‍♀️

09/02/2026

This big guy has been fun to bring along this summer! When he got here, just being in the roundpen was a BIG deal. He just had no confidence or comfort outside of an indoor arena. Learning that the world was infact much larger, kind of blew his mind! Look how confidently he trots around the giant outdoor arena now! 😍

When riding is your job, its easy to lose the joy of it...it can so easily all start to feel like work. I am thankful fo...
08/25/2026

When riding is your job, its easy to lose the joy of it...it can so easily all start to feel like work. I am thankful for the two good mares that reminded me lastnight that its not always work. That little girl that just wanted to ride? Yeah, she's still here. 💜

Be careful...its WAY to easy to come home with a mustang...even if you intentionally do NOT take the horse trailer with ...
08/06/2026

Be careful...its WAY to easy to come home with a mustang...even if you intentionally do NOT take the horse trailer with you to "just go look". 🤣🤦‍♀️ I mean, thats what I've been told! 😜

Seriously though, some of the nicest horses i've worked and owned, have been mustangs. So, if you are seriously considering it, I am happy to help with the process however I can!

WISCONSIN—get ready to meet America’s living legends! 🐎✨

The wild horses and burros are headed to Jefferson County Fairgrounds for our special adoption event, September 3-5. This is your chance to welcome one of these incredible animals into your family and be part of their next chapter.

Whether you’re a lifelong equine enthusiast or just curious, come experience the spirit of the West up close! Our team will be on hand to answer your questions and guide you through the adoption process.

📅 Event details & animal listings: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/wild-horse-and-burro-adoption-event-jefferson-wisconsin
📝 Applications available on site—get qualified and learn about our requirements at BLM.gov/whb/adopt

Don’t miss out! Find more adoption opportunities at BLM.gov/whb/events

Give a wild horse or burro a new beginning—see you in Jefferson!

Helping a client look for a saddle...needs to be at least a 16in seat...BUT...it needs to have a SHORT skirt. Average/se...
08/04/2026

Helping a client look for a saddle...needs to be at least a 16in seat...BUT...it needs to have a SHORT skirt. Average/semi QH bars are probably fine, as long as it has a decent amount of flare and rock. Low budget. Let me know what you have!!!

07/15/2026

💥ISO horse for a client💥

🦄 Looking to do low level dressage and trail riding. Geldings only. Prefer a forward mover, but nothing hot🔥15-16hh. Quiet minded is a must! Nothing with less that 12 months under saddle, and nothing under the age of 4 or over the age of 12. Color doesn't really matter, but not opposed to something flashy 😍 Let me know if you have something that might fit the order! 🦄

"No hoof, no horse." Its farrier appreciation week, but the truth is that these men and women deserve our appreciation d...
07/07/2026

"No hoof, no horse."

Its farrier appreciation week, but the truth is that these men and women deserve our appreciation daily! Its not just a trim. Its not just a set of shoes. Its not "just" anything. Its hard. Its physically demanding. They need to have incredible knowledge of equine anatomy, balance and mechanics. A good farrier is a gift that should never be taken for granted!

My horses, my clients and myself are unbelievably thankful for the skill set of this guy!

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