Painted Valley Farms

07/25/2025

The park has so many fun things planned! Come have some fun, support your favorite riders, vendors, and catch a special Christmas movie!

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It’s not Christmas in July without some
Classics!

Please join us nightly for a classic! Bring a chair or bring your horse! Dogs are welcomed also!

We thank Painted Valley Farms for offering this wonderful event! Location to be announced based off weather and parking. It will be announced at the show and here online

04/03/2025

DISCIPLINE IS THE STRONGEST FORM OF SELF-LOVE AND SELF-RESPECT.

Self-discipline is an essential tool we need to achieve our goals. Self-discipline is what keeps us on track and what allows us to achieve our greatest potential. If we are not disciplined, we will never grow into who we are destined to be.

Through self-discipline comes freedom. True freedom is impossible without a mind made free by discipline. The foundation of a strong self comes from small acts of daily discipline.

IT'S ALL ON US!

I know WE as humans DO NOT want to hear this or read this but this is what it takes to get what we want, and what we need out of life

Self-discipline begins with being able to control our thoughts which will ultimately set us up to do the work that is required of us to get the results we want.

We MUST accept the fact that our current results are a product of our current discipline level. We then MUST master our thoughts, set up a healthy environment, and then follow through with the work.

HOW DOES THIS PERTAIN TO MY HORSE AND THE RESULTS I AM GETTING WITH MY HORSE?

First we must accept the fact that....

It's not our horses fault they are overly anxious.
It's not our horses fault we don't feel good today.
It's not our horses fault they are not getting better.
It's not our horses fault we are not in great shape.
It's not our horses fault they are not in great shape.
It's not our horses fault we keep knocking barrels down.
It's not our horses fault we don't make the time.
It's not our horses fault they don't understand what we want.

These are all things that we must realize.
These are things we must take accountability on.

When we realize it is all on us to get better we will then be setting our horses up to get better. We will then be getting the results we truly want and need.

It is hard to face the facts at times, but we must if we want great results with our horses and with our life.

Self-discipline is a lonely place a lot of the time, but to reach our full potential,to build the self-love we deserve, to build self-respect and obtain mental freedom, we must be willing to become disciplined for the greater good!

OUR TIME ON EARTH IS A SHORT RIDE...

MAKE IT A RIDE YOU ARE PROUD OF!

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Lucky A Horsemanship

03/06/2025

Miss Gracie had her first ride! Ive spent the past three months getting her healthy mentally and physically. I wanted to make her first ride with us a success as i know shes been misunderstood most of her life. Her previous owner says she used to throw him over his two story house 🤦‍♀️🥴. She was in no shape to even have a saddle on when she was with him so that does not surprise me. She is so willing to please, she accepted pressure from my legs and my hands perfectly which is what we’ve been working on on the ground. We both need to gain muscle and become more balanced together so we will spend the summer doing the FAHA shows at crooked Creek horse Park to see how this girl likes the show world. After she has a stellar foundation on the flat, we will start taking her over some jumps. I’m so excited for this horse’s future and think she will end up being an awesome partner for someone one day . Someone asked me the other day if this is one of the horses I was going to flip. I do not consider myself a flipper. I love the training process. I will have this mare almost a year before I even decide to let her go, I will know all her quirks physically and mentally and share them honestly with her potential buyers. I’m excited to be able to do this for her and someone else. the horse market and the buying experience can be horrific, i want to change that even if its just for a few 😊

02/25/2025

People ask me why I do it.. Why I miss birthday parties, family dinners and any other special occasions. Why I spend hundreds upon thousands of dollars. Why I put a billion of miles on my vehicle running up and down the road.
Why I choose to leave early or stay late just to squeeze in those last minute sun setting long trot sessions. Why I haul 3 hours to the vet at the first sign of a issue when I won't spend the money or time to go to the ER myself. Why I wake up early and stay up all night. Why my horses eat on a strict schedule, while I eat anytime, anywhere I can.
Why sometimes it seems I'm choosing horses over relationships, people, and everything else in my life. Why do I do it? Why do I put myself, my family, my body, my finances through it? "what is one horse show going to matter?" The answer is simple but not understood by most everyone unless they live it.

What I do is who I am. It's not meant to be understood by anyone. It's an addiction, a hobby, a lifestyle and a world only us horse people understand. You won't stop... no matter the circumstances, the bad luck, how much you spent and wasted, the time you can never get back, you CANT stop.
You can take a break, sell out, lose faith, leave the horses standing in the pasture, But you never give it up. It's always there, in your every thought, memory and future dream. Goals will change but the desire never will. Months and years may shift how and when you go, how many horses you own and your level of interest. BUT, it never leaves. It's a God given passion to learn from and to use as a tool. When you ask me why.. my answer is WHY NOT?! Why not live everyday like it's my last! WHY not be a example to my family and friends as someone who never gave up!!! WHY not give it my all and see just how far I can go and what I can achieve! Why NOT??? My only hope and prayer is that everyone will find their.. "why do you do it?" " I know Taylor has ❤️

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/09/2025

Some of the ponies got pampered (for non horsey people they got magnawaved, PEMF therapy)thank you HD Equine therapy for helping to make sure these guys are in tip top shape and physically able to do what we ask. This was Gracie’s first time and she was such a good girl. She definitely enjoyed it.

02/03/2025

50° means ponies get to be naked today! I know it won’t last, but we are thankful for the break! Bring on spring ☀️

01/21/2025

So it’s reading -16 outside in our wonderful little community of Punxsutawney. Taking care of 12 horses in this is never easy. This past spring and summer I had an itch to try cold therapy. These temps make me wonder if I could do it as I’m bundled up when I’m out there. if you have and use a pod I’m interested in hearing your experiences. If you just want to feel better about this freezing weather here are some benefits to get you through

Pain relief: it can reduce swelling and pain, especially around joints and tendons

Improved circulation: it can increase blood flow

Reduced inflammation: it can constrict blood vessels, which decreases inflammation

Improved mood: it can release endorphins, which can improve your mood

Better sleep: it can calm the nervous system and reduce stress, which can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply

Improved immune system: it can strengthen your immune response, helping you fight off illnesses

Reduced muscle soreness: it can help you recover from injuries and hard workouts

Mental toughness: it can help you build mental toughness and resilience

Natural high: it can give you a natural high and boost your energy
Improved alertness: it can help you feel more alert

01/04/2025

12/21/2024

Counting down 🌸 🌺 🌞 🕶️🌤️🌻