Stride by Stride Horsemanship

06/03/2026

Hay there goes May ☔💐

06/03/2026

Toasted Marshmallow Tuesday with this Father-Daughter duo 🤠

06/01/2026

One year ago you came home 💕
To infinity and beyond 🦄

"A good half of the art of living is resilience." Alain de Botton

Cracker Box Palace at Historic Alasa Farm

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05/31/2026

Being better for the horse is one of the driving "whys" for everything I do.

Continued growth and development can't happen without continued education through books, lectures, podcasts and clinics....the last two days were not only a goal, but part of a dream.

✅ Our first clinic as a participant.
✅ Our first overnight adventure.
✅ Our first time off the farm.
✅ Riding with my peers

I am still blown away by how incredible of an experience this was. My worries melted away during schooling when we rode around like she's been there a already 🥹

Dauphin Horsemanship , Daniel & April, thank you for bringing your insight, wit and skills to the Northeast. Y'all are fabulous and we look forward to seeing y'all again here next year or at the Horse Fairs suggested 😉

Thank you Nash Hill Equestrian Center - The New Nash for continuing to host and bring incredible Horsemen and Women to your farm and treating us all like family 💕 You make it a home away from home and it was hard to leave 😂

Thank you to the emotional support Jordan Powers for keeping me grounded n always being up for an adventure 🦄

05/30/2026

Happy bday to our toasted marshmallow Mama, P!

Though she's been retired from riding since March she still maintains a strong presence in the herd and groundwork techniques. Stoic, cheeky n our ever watch dog 💕 🦄

05/29/2026

Sending all of our healing vibes to our friend John 💞

He played a pivotal role in the visual n educational journey of Noel's recovery through our adoption and kept in touch to follow up on what we have been up to. Anytime you need to come say hello you know where to find us!

This is the hardest post I’ve ever written. Tuesday in the early morning—just as I had captured one of the most beautiful rainbows I’ve ever seen at Letchworth State Park (pictured)—I left home for the Rochester area. And in the blink of an eye, my life changed. In Henrietta, on 390 North, I had a seizure and had a bad accident. Thank God nobody was injured and thank God the law enforcement were ok and retrieved me from my car. I am thankful for the EMS to load me up and get me to the hospital. Long story short, I’ve got a brain tumor of some sort—need a surgery fairly soon, but not before our youngest daughter Caroline is wedding Saturday with her high school sweetheart Max. Needless to say, I will be scaling back my page indefinitely as I attend to pressing needs—I’ve got the absolute greatest working the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. I will not drive for a year at least—thankfully got thousands of videos and images to spread out. Tuesday was the very first in six years that I never posted my “60 Seconds of Serenity” offering since COVID arrived six years ago. I am receiving any and all prayers and goodwills in the coming weeks. I’ve been the blessed ever and have a wonderful family behind me. I’m determined to challenge this as much as I can. And thank you for all of me for continued support! ❤️

05/28/2026

Thursday Thoughts.

Every season we see the posts of "the great debate, to blanket or not to blanket" as the months get cooler....I've never understood this as it's really not up to us, it's up to our horses. Managerial situations, facilities n demographics can be limiting but so could breed, age, genetics.

While my herd may have descended from wilds many moons ago, I don't use this as the reason I do or don't do anything...what do they need and what's best for them is what drives me. Age, coat, metabolic conditions, tolerance and more are a few pieces of that puzzle.

Now the weather has started to warm up and as you can see, I have wrapped some of the ladies up in their bug-ritto outfits. Rarely do I see as much arguing over this type of dress up but couldn't the same arguments others use be valid? They're built for it they'll be fine, etc.

On the contrary. Their sense of touch is arguably the most sensitive and extreme sense they have. Ever been bit by one mosquito? How about the spring swarm? It can be maddening for a horse, so I help by providing them some comfort and relief. It has been the wettest spring on record and we are surrounded by swamp land, you can use your imagination on the Jumanji level skeeters we have right now 😭

A breakdown of our why in hopes it adds empathy to the next time you say "it's just a bug, relax..."
✅ Noel has a beautiful but fine coat with thin skin. She will run around trying to get away from the pests
✅ P has reacted to assorted biting things over the years, her coat can be variable with Cushing's so we keep her covered
✅ BB 😅 well that in itself should provide insight as to why.

I am mindful of the heat n will adjust practices accordingly just like with the cold...and really anything in between.

At the end of the day, it's my number one rule, For the horse...always.

05/27/2026

We know that Jordan 😉😁

Breathtaking sunset view captured by riding instructor Jordan 🌅🐴

05/27/2026

Tack Tuesday! Save some bucks n get some goodies ⚡

If you missed out on Memorial Day sales… you’re in luck! ⚡️

Boca Brand is NOW 15% site wide and running through Thursday at midnight! Don’t miss your chance to grab your favorites while the sale lasts!

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05/27/2026

Looking forward to a weekend of learning!! See y'all Friday 🤠

Happening THIS FRIDAY!! Daniel Dauphin Horsemanship will be here at Nash Hill for an educational lecture all about bits, equine anatomy and (of course) horsemanship!

For two hours, students will be able to learn, ask questions, and connect with other like-minded horse people all for the affordable price of $50.
Light refreshments will be offered.

Ready to join us? Just send us a message, or email us at [email protected]