10/03/2026
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Some big changes are coming to my training and lesson program this winter, and I feel like this needs to be talked about.
Arrow Creek Stables has been in operation for six months now, and it has been quite the journey. I’ve learned an incredible amount in a very short time, and with those lessons has come a lot of reflection about how I want to run this business moving forward.
I’ve come to realize that the way I have been operating is not sustainable for me long-term. It has created waves of burnout and frustration, and I refuse to let that destroy the very thing I built this business around: my love for horses, training, teaching, and helping people build better relationships with their horses.
Over the last several weeks, I’ve taken time to step back and remember why I wanted to do this in the first place. I’ve thought about the parts of the horse industry that have brought me the most fulfillment over the years, the kind of horses I enjoy developing, the kind of clients I work best with, and the kind of program I originally envisioned building.
The truth is, the way I’m doing things right now is very different from that original vision.
So, I’ve decided to restructure my business from the ground up.
Moving forward, my program is going to place a much greater emphasis on long-term development, strong foundations, consistency, owner education, and quality over quantity.
I do not want to be a revolving door for quick fixes or rushed training. I want to work with horses long enough to genuinely develop them, address what needs addressed, build confidence, create consistency, and send them home with a foundation that their owners can continue to build on.
This means my training packages, minimum stays, lesson structure, policies, contracts, and the types of horses I accept into training will all be changing this winter.
My goal is to build a program centered around horses and owners who want to invest in the process rather than rush it.
I want to spend more time developing horses properly, teaching owners how to understand and handle them, preparing horses for real-world riding and showing opportunities, and creating long-term relationships with clients who want to continue growing with their horses.
Some services will stay. Some will change. Some may be phased out entirely.
I know change can be uncomfortable, especially in a young business, but I would rather make these changes now than continue down a path that I know is not sustainable or true to the kind of trainer I want to be.
This winter is going to be a reset, a restructure, and a return to the original vision.
I’ll be sharing more details soon about updated training packages, lesson programs, policies, minimum stays, and what clients can expect moving forward.
I’m done building a business around what I can tolerate. I want to build one around the work I’m genuinely proud to do.
And I’m really excited to see where that takes Arrow Creek Stables.
