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We had a great day with the students in Kelvington!
10/24/2026

We had a great day with the students in Kelvington!

First Aid Friday!This boy is determined to make my hair match his i swear. Hernia scare, puncture to the eye and now the...
10/23/2026

First Aid Friday!

This boy is determined to make my hair match his i swear. Hernia scare, puncture to the eye and now the mystery inflammation. **Gone crazy.... not coming back

Go out to pasture Friday after work. ✅
Check horses. All limbs appear as they should. ✅
Catch horses Saturday morning for lesson day.... notice puffy ankle. UGH!!!❎
🏁Lunge said horse to assess pain level for medication and treatment plan. HE IS SOUND! I mean I'm grateful, watching him trot and lope both directions was fabulous.... small mark missing hair and outer layer of skin and inflammation. Boys will be boys right?

Whats the plan?
1. Cleaned the leg.
2. Peeled back some of scab to check depth. Cut is shallow, more of a scrape.
3. Monitor for 48 hours, no major changes in size, temp, etc. Great.
4. Red light therapy to encourage blood flow and circulation to expedite healing process.
5. Add 20 minute magnetic therapy while he has lunch to further process.
**Repeat daily for the week and check back.

Joys of belonging to the crazy lady with all the tools is you become the poster child for different alternative therapies and treatments. Well done Titan. Thanks for being a great patient... again!

Hear ye, Hear ye! Unicorn Press and Gilded Gaits will be at Kelvington School on OCTOBER 23 with the horses and their st...
10/21/2026

Hear ye, Hear ye!

Unicorn Press and Gilded Gaits will be at Kelvington School on OCTOBER 23 with the horses and their story books!!

Special readings, meet and greet with photo opportunity and copies of the books for sale. Buy direct from the author and save the taxes!

These make great birthday gifts or early Stocking Stuffers!!

10/18/2026

Spinning Sunday!

Giving the kiddos unique opportunities such as testing out Polly's skills as a finished Reiner is one of the most fun parts of this job!

From time to time I get inquiries about English riding lessons. I will make it clear that I'm not a jumping coach and th...
10/16/2026

From time to time I get inquiries about English riding lessons. I will make it clear that I'm not a jumping coach and the Western disciplines are more my forte. I often am asked however what the differences are. This handy graphic shows you the basics, but let's dive a little deeper.

Western saddles are built with comfort and all day riding as well as roping cattle off them in mind. At least that was their origins. While English saddles are smaller, less bulky and originally developed for military use. They allow a closer contact and 'feel' of your horses movements.

Next let's talk about movement,
The way each riding style refers to the gaits is also different. Western riding treats gaits more specifically, favoring long, consistent rides and not allowing for a lot of variation for personal style. With English riding, you can get more flexible.

Walk: This is similar for both styles of riding.
Trot/Jog: There are differences here. Primarily in Western, the rider sits down, while in English, they're posted unless asked to sit. In English disciplines you will often see requirement for a collected and extended trot showcasing the control over the horse's movements.
Lope/Canter: In Western, this is a more relaxed, paced ride with slight variation. In English riding, you'll find various variations to learn and plan for.

When riding Western, you'll often see a rider hold the reins in one hand only. THis is not only a sign of a confident rider on a well trained horse but again derives from their origins, whereby a cowboy would need one hand with which to swing a rope and dally off or fire a gun. Often, western riders pride themselves on riding with a slack rein and minimal contact on the horse's mouth.
Whereas in English riding, much of the steering and control is reflected in the reins but is directly controlled by the riders seat and legs. Relaxing the contact on the bit and engaging the seat is used to encourage a horse to extend their gait for a longer, more fluid stride.

In our program here, we use a mix of some of the skills from both as we believe that this blend gives our horses and riders the best of both worlds while keeping horses comfortable and riders safe.

🐴Who's in to try the English Saddle this year? ☝

Now that we've had a couple days to get caught up and emerge from the Turkey coma of Thanksgiving, I'm proud to share th...
10/14/2026

Now that we've had a couple days to get caught up and emerge from the Turkey coma of Thanksgiving, I'm proud to share that the Minis and I, along with my mom who's forever ready for these crazy adventures, ventured into Saskatoon on Sunday. We were invited to join the residents of the Carter House and share the afternoon, despite cool temperatures we had a wonderful day.

We set up the backdrop, took along a few stories and the minis worked their magic. Bringing joy and a distraction from the hardships of life for a couple hours.

Was I terrified hauling into Saskatoon and a new facility? You bet your boots. Not a fan of city traffic in my Yukon, but was it worth it? 1000%. Seeing people smile and enjoy these little balls of fluff makes it all worth the challenges. These are not just horses, they are 4 legged therapists, secret keepers and blessing carriers.

Special thanks to for outfitting the gang to look their best, sporting special new blankets in their own colors with beautifully embroidered names on each!! Keeping us looking fabulous and functional while managing the wild winter wooly hair and covering up those dirty pintos who cannot be bathed on cold days. Barb was amazing to work with, incredibly reasonably priced and accomodating of my crazy idea and in just over a week we had 3 custom blankets in our hands. (www.gloverequine.com)
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We're off on another Izzy and Cricket adventure today! Stay tuned for details as we spread joy and love this holiday Sun...
10/11/2026

We're off on another Izzy and Cricket adventure today! Stay tuned for details as we spread joy and love this holiday Sunday!

10/10/2026

Oh the places we'll go and the things we'll see.
The joy we'll bring and thrills we'll share!!

Stay tuned to see Crickets next trick!

We're Back!! The school year has re-commenced, everyone is settled into routine and we're resuming our regular, monthly ...
10/09/2026

We're Back!!
The school year has re-commenced, everyone is settled into routine and we're resuming our regular, monthly gatherings to dive deeper into our understanding of horses!!

Gilded Gaits Equine Enthusiasts!! EVERYONE is welcome, regulars encouraged, new members always welcome!

We will meet one Sunday per month.

This is not a riding focussed program but may include some ridden activities.

This fun, supportive environment is a great introduction for those new to horses or those wanting a deeper understanding of these magnificent animals. The older students learn by helping the younger students, everyone learns from the horses under careful supervision.

Horses can teach us much more then how to ride. They help us with self reflection, problem solving, communication, regulation, patience and how to find joy in the simple things like a good belly scratch or a cookie!

NO experience or equipment required.

It is with immense pride that we announce Gilded Gaits' equine team is now officially sponsored by !!We've partnered w...
10/08/2026

It is with immense pride that we announce Gilded Gaits' equine team is now officially sponsored by !!

We've partnered with this incredible, Canadian company to ensure that every member of the herd has boots that fit, protect their feet and ensure that when we do our indoor visits they are surefooted and safe!! It is an honor to support this company for the past 6 years and now have such an incredible partnership.

For all your hoof boot needs, insoles and 'Socks' for your horses, consider Cavallo!! They also have a variety of other products such as high quality saddle pads to check out. I've used these boots while rehabbing someone who managed to break the bar in his foot and had a tender sole for over a year, soaking hoof abscesses and general hoof comfort when riding out.

As part of this incredible partnership, I get to pass on savings to you as well. If you're shopping at https://cavallo-inc.com/cavallo-revolution-22/ you can automatically save 15% off at any time by using our special Promo code,
⚠ "GILDEDGAITS" when you check out.

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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