by Ashley Forlie | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
For centuries, horses have been cherished companions to humans, helping us work, explore, and even heal. Today, they also play a unique role in the lives of children, offering much more than a simple riding experience. Interaction with horses provides kids with...
by Ashley Forlie | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Lesson horses are the backbone of riding schools and equestrian programs. They are trusted partners in teaching both beginners and advanced riders, and their well-being is critical not only to their performance but also to the overall success of any riding program....
by Ashley Forlie | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Are you the Leader your Horse Needs? This past summer I, along with my young horse Paris, had the pleasure of attending a Happy Horse Clinic taught by Linda Parelli. Linda is such a wonderful teacher and I gleaned so much watching her teach her horse training...
by Ashley Forlie | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
I remember the first time I noticed my mare Boca was an alpha mare, leader of the herd. She was only 5, I was only 16. She was a very high-strung, spirited, spooky, tense, and nervous young horse. None of those qualities spoke “leader” to me. She and a few other...
by Ashley Forlie | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
“No Hoof, No Horse.” If you’ve been in the horse world any length of time you’ve probably heard that saying before. It emphasizes the importance of strong healthy hooves, and how without them your horse’s quality of life is diminished. A big part of a horse’s hoof...
by Ashley Forlie | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
What do you feel like to your horse? When you’re grooming them? When you’re at the end of the lead rope? When you’re on their back? When you’re holding the reins? Years ago, my otherwise agreeable mare started lifting her back leg and threatening to kick when I would...
