Adiva Murphy Horsemanship

06/06/2026

Saturday good vibes

Turned my horses into the arena to do some maintenance on their paddock🚜

Sonador was feeling feisty, Tucker was a spectator, and Cowgirl kept her distance. I couldn't resist joining in when Sonador wanted to show off his moves! 🐎💨

06/05/2026

Throwback Thursday.
2006 - 2026

As promised, I will continue to post about my journey from who I was to who I am now.
In 2007, I had my first and only child, Kade.

He came with me to my lessons and events, and a bunch of awesome adopted 'grandparents' who watched over him.

He was born loving animals. Even though he doesn't ride anymore, he did when he was little, and we made a lot of great memories together. It's my thing, not his, and that's totally fine!

Time flies! His first pony was Cowgirl, and she's still with us! Tucker was the first horse he rode, and Tucker's still with us, just as strong as ever, but he's 20 now. My son's just becoming an adult, and the horses are getting old 😐

It's fun sharing these throwback moments!

06/02/2026

Tuesday morning tip! Sharing this article as some good reminders on how the fit if your bridle effects your horse.

I am always checking tack fit every clinic to ensure it is safe and not potentially causing discomfort.
Happy 📚 reading

To truly understand the anatomy behind bridle fit, we need to go much deeper into what's beneath the skin. In this article, Gillian Higgins explains that the head of the horse is not simply a place to attach pieces of tack. It's a sophisticated, interconnected system of bones, muscles, nerves, and f...

05/31/2026

Time for outside of the arena fun day! 🥳🐴🌞

Its so nice to be able to have trails right outside the property 😌 just walk out the gate and enjoy! 🌳🚶‍♀️😊

Do you ride out? 🐎🗺️❓

Drop your between the ears picture below! 📸👇🐴

05/27/2026

A good reminder from a saddle fitter.

Build the body to fit the saddle.

Want to know how?

As a straightness training instructor, I believe this is the foundation for a horse's physical and emotional balance, and I can give you many tools to improve your horse's overall muscle, especially their load-bearing back.

Horses don't exist for us to sit on and ride them.

There is a massive disconnect I observe (and I once held) between humans and horses. We think we have the right to ride a horse no matter how old they are, what condition they're in, whether or not we have EVER had our equipment fit to them...

The below is my mare when I first got her as a 4yo. I was riding her. I had this really screwed up idea that she was a saint because she was so "chill".

The reality? She was incredibly weak. If you know me you know things really never got better with her. She is the reason I do what I do today. Perhaps I'm atoning...

You only know what you know. And the purpose of this post is not to shame anyone but to try and educate and spread awareness.

A healthy back provides a solid foundation for a saddle to sit and allows the horse to carry us. Saddling and riding a weak back is detrimental to their health.

It is not our inherent right.

05/25/2026

This beautiful mini has been with me for almost 19 years! She is now 23 and it is time for the spring reveal.

Every winter she grows enough coat to impersonate a Yak. Then come spring I bath groom and clip her to speed the process up. Its like shearing a sheep!

Many of you know this little sweet girl!

Here is my yearly reveal!

Go Cowgirl Go!

05/24/2026

Clinic #3 provided me with the opportunity to visit Trail, British Columbia, for a three-day public event, followed by a dedicated staff training day working with therapy horses.

It was a very comprehensive four-day experience. The horsemanship clinic featured a diverse range of participants, from a 10-month-old orphaned Canadian foal, a very green horse, and an unstarted two-year-old, to horses competing in dressage, and everything in between. One particularly impressive seasoned show horse, in her twenties, performed with the vigor of an eight-year-old. (Straightness Training has helped her return to her youth)

Consequently, when I participate in events of this nature, the structure and lessons vary significantly from one group to another. There is certainly never a dull moment.

I am grateful for all the amazing students who participate in my lessons and trust me with their horsemanship journeys.

Home for a few weeks then off to a private event not posted to public. For all my virtual students I will give you lots of notice of my next trip out of town!

Happy Saturday ☀️
Enjoy the pictures.

05/22/2026

It was a pleasure to be here. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching this group and was particularly delighted to observe the therapeutic horses thriving in such an excellent environment. These horses reside in herds and utilize a track system, providing them with continuous access to forage, companionship, shelter, and opportunities for movement. Their willingness to participate in the program is remarkable, and their well-being is clearly a top priority. While burnout can be a concern for therapy horses, Little Oasis has diligently ensured that these horses maintain emotional and physical balance, allowing them to live their happiest lives.

Thank you again for having me!

05/14/2026

The Coach of the Year award means I've got a responsibility.

I need to show up to each event understanding the student and horse as best I can.

Did you know that for every clinic, I ask for each student's goals and experience levels, then I make lesson plans and figure out how I'll help them get from where they are to where they want to be?

Today I'm heading to Trail BC for 4 days of teaching. I've looked over everyone's info, prepped myself, made notes, and I'm ready to dive into this event.

I've got the notebook and pen case my clients gave me, and my reading glasses and Voltaren, courtesy of getting older.