Justin' Time Stables

04/16/2025

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❤️ If You Give a Kid a Horse....

If you give a kid a horse,
they’ll ask for a saddle.
Once they have a saddle,
they’ll need a good pair of boots.

When they get those boots,
they’ll want to climb in the saddle.
Once they’re in the stirrups,
they’ll ask you how to hold the reins.

When they learn to hold the reins,
they’ll beg to trot.
Once they learn to trot,
they’ll dream of galloping across open fields.

Galloping will make them feel free,
and feeling free will make them brave.
Once they’re brave,
they’ll fall off...but don't worry, they’ll get back on.

And when they get back on,
they’ll ride with grit in their teeth and stars in their eyes.
They’ll muck stalls without complaint,
and wake up before the sun just to feed.

They’ll brush that horse’s coat,
And let the rhythm calm their soul.
They’ll learn patience, responsibility,
and how to speak without words.

They’ll whisper to that horse all their hopes,
and that horse will listen like no one else can.
They’ll build friendships in dusty arenas,
and learn trust on winding trails.
They’ll know the thrill of a blue ribbon,
and the heartbreak of a goodbye.

If you give a kid a horse,
you’ll give them more than just a ride...
you’ll give them confidence,
courage,
and a quiet kind of strength
that’ll stay with them for life.

Because if you give a kid a horse...
you’ll change them forever.

❤️ ©Michelle Knutson | Born In The Barn

04/12/2025

Calling ALL ADULTS that have always wanted to learn to ride or trying to get back in the saddle but have limited time and young children??

Justin' Time Stables now offers babysitting services during your scheduled lesson time.

What better way to keep your children engaged, learning and happy while you enjoy your lesson than with adult supervised FARMtastic Farm time and play time in our Kids Zone Play area.

For more information and to secure your lesson time give a call to 772-486-4609. Justintimestables.com

03/14/2025

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Make Them Carry Their Saddle
A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.
After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.
Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.
So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.
Hannah Campbell Zapletal

03/12/2025

This is why our homeschool programs, taught by certified teachers, are so very important. Not everyone needs to fit I’m a square!!

03/07/2025

Had a wonderful time celebrating this sweetie’s birthday!! 🦄🥳 🎉

03/06/2025

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03/05/2025

Justin' Time Stables is a favorite local attraction where kids of all ages, including adults, experience the love of Farm life. We are excited for our March special events and camp programs!! All programs taught by certified teachers.

Come for one day or all 5 days for our Spring Break. Each day includes and individual lessons offered for all ages and all levels of riders, beginner to advance on our safe reliable show horses, STEAM activities and Farm fun!!

Come join the fun and call, or text, 772-486-4609 to reserve a space. Spaces are limited. Hope to see yall on the Farm soon !! 🤠
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