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šŸ‘€ 2025 Training Competition Announcement! This year, I applied for the ATFO and couldn’t be more excited that my applica...
04/16/2025

šŸ‘€ 2025 Training Competition Announcement!

This year, I applied for the ATFO and couldn’t be more excited that my application was accepted! šŸŽ‰šŸŽ

I am honored to showcase these amazing and forgotten horses. And I look forward to making new friends, learning new techniques and honing my existing skills with young and unhandled horses.

Stay tuned for more updates!!



2025 Appalachian Trainer Face Off Diamond Trainer Announcements šŸŽŗ

Thank you for the overwhelming number of applications this year.

This year, mentors will be involved during the whole process, from start to finish, to help you show up for your selected horse and get them further more fairly than ever before!

It has been a record year in terms of number of applications and quality of applicants.

While we cannot accept all of those who apply, we so encourage you to work hard on your horsemanship this next year and apply again! Improve and seek out opportunities to learn. Increase your husbandry and ground work and fine tuning undersaddle.

We want to see you announced next year because you've worked hard this year to be in the top portion of all of our applicants.

If you are announced here, be sure to PM the page to be added to our trainers only group where all announcements and information you need will be shared from here

Diamond Trainers are selecting from horses with limited handling and unstarted horses.

Diamond Division

1. Adam Black
2. Colby O'Connor
3. Laura Funderburg
4. Hannah Fowler
5. Vania Carr
6. Grace McCall
7. Trinity Wood
8. Tyler DeLange
9. Hillary Holman
10. Shelbe Cochran
11. Alison Mattis

Up next, Rider Wars Division!

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Scout is still looking for his next person! He has made huge progress this month. We’ve ridden at two different trail he...
03/15/2025

Scout is still looking for his next person!

He has made huge progress this month. We’ve ridden at two different trail heads and he’s been such a gem. The arena work is still coming along nicely as well and we’re all signed up for an obstacle clinic in a few weeks which I’m sure he’s going to absolutely love!

Call or text for more information and video! šŸŽ
(740)513-7802

Scout is looking for his new home! He has been in training with me for 4 months and has really turned into a fun guy to ...
03/05/2025

Scout is looking for his new home! He has been in training with me for 4 months and has really turned into a fun guy to ride. He is a grade QH gelding that is estimated at 15 years old. He’s about 14.2 and is as adorable as he is fun.

Scout came to me after two years off work due to some behavioral problems and we have been able to deal with most of his quirks. He’s a lovely mover and a blast to ride in the arena. Because of the issues he came with, he’s still learning how to confidently ride out on the trails. I’ve started hauling to local trail heads, where he has handled that environment like a real professional. But riding out at home is still a work in progress. Therefore, he needs a confident and empathetic rider to help him along his journey.

In the arena he has 3 lovely gaits that are getting better every week. He’s quick off your aids and has nice rhythm. We have played with obstacles in the arena and he also thought that was a blast. He has a solid ground work foundation and is a gem around the barn. Stands for the farrier, loads, LOVES a good soapy bath and is easy to lead around.

Located in Athens OH
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Please call or text if you have any questions!
(740)514-7802

It’s almost spring! Let me dust the cob webs off your horses or get your youngsters off to a great start šŸŽ I have limite...
03/02/2025

It’s almost spring! Let me dust the cob webs off your horses or get your youngsters off to a great start šŸŽ I have limited availability for spring training so contact me to save your spot!

In my program, your horses will get the skills they need on the ground to improve your partnership and athleticism in the saddle. With 12 years of working in the field and an amazing support system of coaches, I can produce great horses. Your horses will be exposed to arena and trail work, with the option to haul to shows and big trail systems.

In the last three years, I’ve taken an OTTB to the Retired Racehorse Project (2023) and a wild mustang to the inaugural Mustang Classic (2024). I have a true passion for working with young horses and the skills to help those that have severe behavioral problems.

Call or text for more information and availability (740)513-7802

It’s so rewarding to put all of my hard work to the test! Scout came to me with a lot of baggage and we have picked away...
03/01/2025

It’s so rewarding to put all of my hard work to the test! Scout came to me with a lot of baggage and we have picked away at it, slowly but surely, little by little. This weekend we hauled out with some friends to a trail head and did 8 miles of riding. Up and down hills, over bridges and through tunnels. He was such a professional.

I’ve always found that hauling your horse shows you exactly where your relationship is with them, and where their confidence is with themselves. Scout was able to lead and follow today. Huge wins for us- and I look forward to many more adventures!

Huge shoutout to Tony and Angie for being patient and supportive today šŸ„°šŸŽ



It’s still winter, your ring is still frozen (along with your fingers and toes) but you have to get your horse ready for...
02/21/2025

It’s still winter, your ring is still frozen (along with your fingers and toes) but you have to get your horse ready for the first show of the season. The ground poles were entertaining but now you’re both bored. What to do?!

Trails! Finally my trails are not an ice skating rink so it’s time to start giving my horses a change in scenery and some more challenging terrain.

As I’ve been going through my journey as an Eventer, I’ve realized just how important it is to incorporate hill work outs for my horses. These types of exercises, when done correctly, can make a huge difference in your horse’s strength and balance. Next time you’re out, be sure to focus on keeping your horse straight and balanced when going up and down hills. I like to close my eyes (if it’s safe šŸ˜…) so that I can feel where my horse is falling out and then try to use light aids to make them straight. When going up hill, are they pulling with their front end or pushing from behind; when going down hill, did they drop back on their hindquarters or fall on their face.

As the weather gets nicer, you can do hill work at the trot and canter.

Spring is coming- happy trails! šŸŽ

What a great read! I get so many horses with behavioral problems and it often takes a few months for me to figure out th...
02/08/2025

What a great read! I get so many horses with behavioral problems and it often takes a few months for me to figure out the root of the problem and then many more months to help them change their patterns and trust people. But nothing beats the feeling when they finally start to turn to me for guidance and safety ā¤ļøšŸŽ


I don’t think people realize just how many horses out there carry trauma with them.

With that, I don’t even mean severely abused horses that have been starved, or beaten heavily. There are plenty of those around, and those usually cause a lot of outrage (as they should).

What I am talking about though, is the horses whose trauma is never really recognized as such. The ones who tolerate humans and their requests, but never learned to trust them. Those who get extremely obsessive about food which are labelled as ā€œbossyā€ or ā€dominantā€. Those who deal with severe Separation anxiety, which are said to be ā€œdramaticā€. Those who cannot self-regulate, or co-regulate and constantly carry tension. Those who try to express their pain, which get punished for it because ā€œjust a mareā€.
Those who are ā€œperfectā€ until they finally get a choice.

Between Unethical weaning practices, unsuitable welfare, constantly moving homes & and ownership, and aversive training/handling approaches, most horses at some point experience trauma. And this trauma can present itself in a variety of ways. Some are more subtle than others.
Trauma doesn’t have to be this huge explosive reaction. Just like people, horses can carry trauma and move on with their lives fairly normally. It can shape their personality just like it can shape ours.
However, that doesn’t mean doing so is healthy.

The horse that has been in 6+ homes before the age of 10, and thus can’t cope with changes. That is Trauma.
The horse that has never had consistent companionship and becomes obsessive with certain herd mates. That is Trauma
The horse that has only known corrections when they tried to express their confusion, fear, or dislike, and turns from ā€œa perfect beginner’s horseā€ to ā€œDon’t touch meā€ the moment you stop using corrections. That is Trauma.
The horse that never had a chance to learn from other horses or connect with people and thus can’t trust people to make good choices for them, can’t self-regulate or co-regulate, and can’t think their way through a situation. That is Trauma.
The horse who was only ever fed 2 times a day and was left without food for 6 hours each night, and has thus become food-aggressive. That is Trauma.
The horse who experienced highly aversive training techniques, and thus now gets frustrated, tense and severely stressed out anytime they are handled in a similar manner. That. Is. Trauma.

Sometimes, awareness of this can be a frustration and defeating realization. I think as equestrians we are often blind to this reality, because sadly, it’s just so common to see horses like that.
It’s not until you work with young, untraumatized horses, or rehabilitated horses, that you realize: ā€œOh! This is how it should be!ā€

I am so lucky to work some of my horses in a beautiful facility, with all of the bells and whistles. But I do still trai...
01/23/2025

I am so lucky to work some of my horses in a beautiful facility, with all of the bells and whistles. But I do still train out of my personal farm as well; and all I have to work with is an open grass field, a small round pen and miles of trails. But when the ground is frozen and covered with snow, it can make working horses very tricky! I wanted to share a few exercises that you can do in the depths of winter when you are losing all motivation 🤣 All exercises are done at the walk but as weather improves can be done at the trot and canter.

1) raised walk poles. There are great for helping your horse become more aware of their feet without all of the adrenaline from trotting and cantering. You can practice straightness and rhythm at the walk and you can put as many poles up as you have! This is also a great exercise for strengthening their abdominals. You can also in stopping over the poles and backing over them.

2) The box. This simple patter is set up with 12’ sides. If you have shorter poles you can just measure and space the poles out like I did. The purpose of this exercise to is have a ver clear visual aid while you work on suppleness. First you circle on the outside, touching your inside foot on each corner. Then you circle on the inside, focus on keeping forward motion in a smaller space and try not to let the horse pivot. Then you do a clover leaf pattern around the corners. Look for your horse to relax their jaw and pole, bend around your inside leg but keeping the outside shoulder from falling out, and lastly the inside hind crossing under. This is one of my favorites for loosening up the back even in frigid temps!

3) Partnership leading. I could go on an on about proper leading… and I probably will in another post but the ability to properly lead your horse anywhere is such an important part in the foundation of your relationship. So I practice this all the time! I expect my horse to walk next to me (without crowding), to stop and start when I do, to turn in and out without lagging behind or rushing ahead. I do this all over the farm; in the woods, on the roads, in the pasture, etc. Always allowing them time to look around when they’re spooked over something new, we do hand grazing in places that are very scary. And this is perfect to do when the roads and trails aren’t safe enough to ride! You will be surprised how much this improves your relationship when you are able to ride out alone again.

A vet once told me that you can build the same muscles walking your horse as you can galloping but with less impact on the joints. So even if it’s slow and boring and the weather is dreadful; take the time and do the slow work! It’ll pay off when we are all back out on the road competing at shows and trail riding at our favorite spots.

Happy Riding ā„ļøšŸŽ

Thank you Heart Horsemanship at Southington Mustang Academy for everything you do for these amazing horses.   is somethi...
01/19/2025

Thank you Heart Horsemanship at Southington Mustang Academy for everything you do for these amazing horses. is something special 🄰

I can’t wait to see what you guys get in 2025!

My   pictures finally came in. I love them 🤩
01/11/2025

My pictures finally came in. I love them 🤩


Who doesn’t want an adorable buckskin under the Christmas Tree?! šŸŽ„ šŸŽScout is wrapping up 6 weeks of training and we’re r...
12/16/2024

Who doesn’t want an adorable buckskin under the Christmas Tree?! šŸŽ„ šŸŽ

Scout is wrapping up 6 weeks of training and we’re ready to start finding him his new person!

Scout is a 15 YO Grade Quarter Horse gelding. He has been hanging out in the pasture for about 2 years and is just now getting back into work but BOY can you tell this guy has had quite a bit of training in his life. He is solid in walk, trot and canter and is starting to build some muscle to hold the gaits nicely. He trail rides in a group but needs a confident rider to help him along the way. Scout does have a few quirks about him but with the right tools and a steady hand, I think Scout could end up being a really stellar mount.

Scout is UTD on everything, is currently barefoot and turned out with a couple geldings and is a total gem around the barn. He is easy to handle and gets along with everyone.

We are currently asking low four figures, starting with a three.

Please call or text with any questions!
Trinity (740)513-7802

Are you really a   if you don’t sneak in a trail ride on Thanksgiving?! I am so beyond thankful for all of my coaches, f...
11/28/2024

Are you really a if you don’t sneak in a trail ride on Thanksgiving?!

I am so beyond thankful for all of my coaches, friends and clients that have helped me become the horsewoman I am today.

Cheers to many more years of adventures, new friends and new horses!

Happy Thanksgiving! šŸ

  surprised me again this weekend, bringing home a pretty blue ribbon at the Splash of Class Mini Trial! It was POURING ...
11/11/2024

surprised me again this weekend, bringing home a pretty blue ribbon at the Splash of Class Mini Trial!

It was POURING down rain, windy, cold and muddy but she didn’t mind. We danced around Dressage and she’s slowly starting to understand the point of that phase šŸ˜… Show jumping and cross country are still her absolute favorite. I’m very grateful for this little horse and all that she has to teach me.

We have a pasture board opening at our quiet little farm. This opening would be perfect for a retiree looking for a soft...
10/26/2024

We have a pasture board opening at our quiet little farm. This opening would be perfect for a retiree looking for a soft landing or someone that loves to trail ride and doesn’t need a fancy arena!

Our property has approximately 10 acres of fenced in pasture. There is a small 2 stall barn with paddocks off each stall. The horses are out 24/7 and the stalls are primarily used to separate for feeding but can be used as needed for injury, grooming, tacking, etc. We keep the herd size at 3-4 horses. The horses are fed 2x/day and we live onsite to keep an eye on everyone! We have about 40 acres of trails and the quiet country roads are also a great place to ride.

We offer lots of ā€œextrasā€ as well. We can hold horses for the vet/farrier/chiropractor if you’re not able to be here. Grooming and bathing add on’s. Lessons and training rides are also available šŸŽ

Call or text for more information, pricing and references.
(740)5137802

  is all settled in at her new home. I’ll miss this sassy girl, but I couldn’t have found a more perfect home for her!
10/24/2024

is all settled in at her new home. I’ll miss this sassy girl, but I couldn’t have found a more perfect home for her!


09/22/2024

stomping around the Rolex for XC and SJ at the

I can’t believe no one has snagged up this amazing little trail pony! Registered Haflinger mare, 10YO Located in Logan O...
09/19/2024

I can’t believe no one has snagged up this amazing little trail pony!

Registered Haflinger mare, 10YO Located in Logan OH

**Price reduced**

Fay is the perfect trail horse. She has happily packed around riders of all levels on long trail rides. She goes through water, up and down hills, rides the roads, etc. She rides out alone or with a group and will lead or follow. Fay also has a solid ground work foundation and would love to have a home that continued her work with natural horsemanship.

Fay had a puncture wound to her left eye and has since lost her vision in that eye. However, this does not seem to bother her and she remains confident and surefooted on all terrain! She is 13.2 and currently barefoot. She loads, ties, clips and stands for the vet and farrier. We have hauled all over SE Ohio for trail rides and competed in one Hunter Pace that she absolutely loved!

We are located in Logan OH and she is currently listed at 4,###.

Please call or text for videos and more information. 7405137802

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20369 Trowbridge Road
New Plymouth, OH
45654

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