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Adiva Murphy Horsemanship Foundation to finish,
multidiscipline horsemanship for all levels of riders. Multidiscipline horsemanship for all levels of riders.

CHA Certified Master Instructor
Level 4 Western & Level 4 English
Straightness Training Grade 1 Instructor
2025 CHA Instructor of year recipient
20+ yrs coaching and training The official page to check for upcoming events, training tips, and pictures of past events.

10/14/2026

Do you exercise your horse using a lunge line?

I lunge my horse at least twice a week to offer a break from riding, as this provides variety while yielding both emotional and physical benefits.

The sessions consist of a continuous flow of exercises, such as transitions, lateral bending, and adjustments to the size of the circle. The horses are not simply moving in circles mindlessly; rather, it is a process of guiding them from a distance.

In this particular session with Sonador, I aimed to achieve a transition from a collected trot to a working trot and very small canter circles while maintaining balance.

While I do not perform the exact same movements in every session, we practice transitions such as collected trot to passage, canter to halt, school halt to canter or trot, and occasionally canter jumps. My goal is to ensure the sessions remain enjoyable and that he maintains proper bend while lunging.

If you would like to learn more on how to make longing fun, I am happy to work with these skills over virtual lessons. I find them very playful and fun and my horses really enjoy these training days.

Self-carriage. If you saw my last two videos on the saddles, you’ll notice how light the reins are and that I'm barely u...
10/10/2026

Self-carriage.

If you saw my last two videos on the saddles, you’ll notice how light the reins are and that I'm barely using my legs. My horse isn't perfectly balanced all the time, and the lateral work isn't flawless either. But since I don’t have to compete in 'sport dressage,' I've just been focusing on making sure his rhythm, posture, and line are all in self-carriage. The less I do the more he can participate as my partner.

10/09/2026

Regarding the "which saddle to ride in today" post, the Edix Ishya flex-tree dressage saddle was the choice. When I ride in this saddle, I have a very secure position. This is my favorite saddle for trail riding and canter work. There is so much support for my legs and seat that I can ride the bigger and faster strides with ease. This saddle also has a very narrow twist, which I find very comfortable, as my right-leg sciatica flares up when riding in most other saddles. Since this saddle places me in the correct position, I use it when I want to focus on schooling the horse.

Please note that he is on the forehand at times; there are many less-than-perfect moments. I am riding with just a cavesson.

This video, first and foremost, is not a "how-to" guide, nor is it a perfect display of this horse's ability. Please be respectful as I share content of our beautiful, messy, and fun moments.

-equine.ca

10/07/2026

Regarding the "which saddle to ride in today" post featured previously:

The EDIX Signor Merino sheepskin ba****ck pad was the choice.

When I ride with this pad, I am working on myself. This is the time to work on my balance, my feel of when each foot is landing, and how well I have guided them. The ba****ck pad, for me, is like having a lesson with a coach. The feedback is so fast if I am sitting incorrectly or correctly.

I do not focus on schooling my horse, just riding the basic movements and enjoying what Sonador will offer.

➡️Please note that he is on the forehand at times; there are many less than perfect moments. I am riding with just a cavesson, no dressage whip nor spurs just working on making sure I do not balance on the reins!

This video, first and foremost, is not a "how-to" guide, nor a perfect display of the ability of this horse. Please be respectful as I share content of our beautiful, messy, and fun moments.

-equine.ca

Remember the post about what should I use to ride that day?I have filmed each and have many pictures to share. Here is ...
10/03/2026

Remember the post about what should I use to ride that day?

I have filmed each and have many pictures to share. Here is a sneak peek!

Ps all bitless.

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Trail, BC, Fall 2026.This was one of my most rewarding clinics as a coach. The session was filled with returning student...
10/01/2026

Trail, BC, Fall 2026.

This was one of my most rewarding clinics as a coach. The session was filled with returning students, and I was incredibly proud to witness the progress each of them has made.

A few participants brought new horses, yet they remained so thorough in their training that every horse stayed relaxed and receptive to learning.

My clinics always feature a variety of disciplines and goals. Some riders are competitive, some are focused on rehabilitation, some are trail riders, and there are always a few developing young horses themselves rather than sending them away for professional training.

The challenge of catering to students of different ages with a diverse range of horse breeds and goals consistently requires me to utilize all the techniques I have acquired over the years.

We navigated wind, rain, and sun this past weekend, but everyone demonstrated excellent horsemanship throughout.

I am very grateful for the opportunity to assist these riders.

Next stop, Powell River, BC.

09/24/2026

Fall riding is my favorite!

Not to hot, not to cold and so far no bugs.

I got a couple of great rides in this week before heading out of town for 5 days.

Off to Trail BC today to teach a clinic.

Side note: Saddles, one day I rode in my Ishya one day in the soft tree Iberian. My take aways: Ishya is way way more secure and I have an excellent seat even with Sonador really BIG trail trot. The iberian is definitely designed for collected gaits. I had to work VERY hard to hold my correct position. I like the challenge felt like ba****ck with stirrup aids. However for trail riding vote is for Ishya.

Have a great weekend.

I will!

-equine.ca

A couple of days ago, I shared three options for riding: a ba****ck pad, an Iberian saddle, and an Edix dressage saddle....
09/22/2026

A couple of days ago, I shared three options for riding: a ba****ck pad, an Iberian saddle, and an Edix dressage saddle.

However, I overlooked a fourth option I possess, which is riding without any tack.

I ensure that Tucker is not ridden for more than twenty minutes at a time. We practice the Straightness Training pattern at the walk and trot with various modifications. Following this, we include a short canter in both directions, incorporating numerous transitions between the walk and canter or trot and canter to maintain his physical condition as he ages.

He remains in good health, and because I consistently ride without a saddle, it helps keep my seat awareness and coordination in top form. He is also my 'western' horse to practice my split reins and curb bit tool handling to ensure I can keep my feel and timings sharp so that I can keep relating to my western students.

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Happy Saturday ☀️ Which of these should I use today???I have to many wonderful options all supplied to me by Infinite Eq...
09/19/2026

Happy Saturday ☀️

Which of these should I use today???

I have to many wonderful options all supplied to me by Infinite Equine

Everyone of these is very different to ride in, and I love each one.

If your looking for a new saddle, ba****ck pad, Western or English els will be able to help you!

Off to ride.
Tell me in comments... Which one would you like to see me riding in? I could make a short video.

Slocan Fall Clinic 2026 hosted by the SLOCAN VALLEY OUTRIDERS ASSOCIATION.I would like to thank everyone for the warm we...
09/17/2026

Slocan Fall Clinic 2026 hosted by the SLOCAN VALLEY OUTRIDERS ASSOCIATION.
I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and for joining me this past rainy Sunday. We enjoyed a beautiful summer day on Saturday, which transitioned into a cold, wet autumn day by Sunday.

What motivates my return, particularly to these smaller locations, is the dedication each person shows toward improving their horsemanship. Even for those who primarily enjoy trail riding, it is essential that a horse is trained to carry us with proper balance, ensuring our safety in all activities.

I am very pleased with the progress being made, especially given the limited number of coaches in these rural areas. Several students have been participating in virtual lessons, which has helped maintain the work from our clinics and led to visible improvements.

To keep things engaging, I present a most improved award at each clinic. Although it is a symbolic gesture, it serves to recognize those who have put in the effort to reach their horsemanship goals. We had a very close runner-up for this autumn's title, and the recipient of the award and the runner-up have now decided to engage in some friendly competition over the winter to see who might earn the honor at the spring clinic. It is wonderful to see.

I have immense respect and appreciation for those who are willing to learn and return year after year to better themselves and their horses. We do not need to be the best; we simply need to make progress and enjoy the process along the way.

Next week, I will be in Trail, British Columbia, to meet with another wonderful group of people.

I look forward to my next road trip.

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