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 | 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 | 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...
by Ashley Forlie | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
I walk fast. Everywhere I go, I walk fast. Guess what? My horses walk fast too. Did I create that or am I drawn to it? Do my horses like to walk fast, or are they reluctantly keeping up with me all of the time? Recently, I was leading one of my student’s horses from...
by Ashley Forlie | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Her picture caught my attention immediately. She was a lean, yet powerful, light bay with two hind socks, and a thick white stripe down her face. Her eye looked soft and kind. Her ears were alert and her expression was curious. The video of her being ridden at the...
