Legacy Equestrian

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

The Township of Uxbridge has recently installed a new 4-way stop at the intersection of Davis Drive and Concession 6 to enhance safety for all motorists.

Residents are asked to exercise increased caution at this intersection as motorists adjust to the new signage.

Thank you for your attention!

05/12/2026

I think one of the hardest truths in the horse world is this:

A lot of horses are trying their hearts out for people who are not listening to them.

Horses will compensate for us constantly.
They’ll run hollow.
They’ll brace.
They’ll carry themselves incorrectly.
They’ll keep showing up long after their body starts struggling.

Until one day they can’t anymore.

And then suddenly it’s:
– kissing spine
– injections
– ulcers
– lameness
– behavioral issues
– “he just doesn’t want to turn”
– “she’s being hot”
– “he’s lazy”
– “she’s a problem”

No. Just No. The horse has been talking the entire time.

People just didn’t want to hear it because slowing down is inconvenient.
Because sitting out is inconvenient.
Because rebuilding a foundation is inconvenient.
Because taking months to strengthen a horse correctly is inconvenient.

Everybody wants the quick fix.

The bit.
The tie-down.
The gadget.
The injection.
The program.
The magic answer that somehow lets them keep doing exactly what they’ve been doing.

But here’s the reality nobody likes:

If the horse doesn’t have the strength or education to carry itself properly, it WILL compensate.

And eventually the horse pays for that compensation physically.

Not the rider.
The horse.

That’s the part that bothers me.

The horse doesn’t get a choice.
The horse doesn’t get to say:
“Hey, this hurts.”
“Hey, I’m struggling.”
“Hey, I’m trying but I can’t carry myself like this.”

They just keep trying for us until they physically cannot anymore.

And if you find out your horse is hurting, but your biggest concern is whether you’ll miss runs, have to step down a division, or won’t get to compete for a while…then maybe it’s time to ask yourself whether this is really about the horse anymore.

I’ve sat out before.
I’ve made the hard calls before.
And I’ll do it again if that’s what the horse needs.

Because loving horses isn’t about what they can give you.

It’s about what you’re willing to give them in return.

05/10/2026

The Thoroughbred lover in me is so happy right now!!!!

You know you're a horse girl when a dirty shoe from the ranks as one of the best gifts ever. Thank you Victoria and for bringing a piece of it home.

05/08/2026

Spring improvements have begun!

Thanks to some superstar volunteers, jump makeover part 1 is complete. Now it's time for some colour.

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04/24/2026

Outside, finally!!!!

The best girls with the best boys - Oliver, Declan & Maverick ❤️

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04/14/2026

Unfortunately, our sweet little Lilly unexpectedly crossed the Rainbow Bridge today ❤️.

Lessons are canceled for tonight. Thank you to everyone for your kindness and understanding.

04/08/2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚 6-12 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮

They say it takes 6 months to a year to really get with a new horse… and I believe it.

Those first few runs?
They’re usually the easiest. That horse was just tuned on, dialed in, and running good for the previous owner, so you’re benefiting from all of that.

But then… reality sets in.

If you start letting little things slide, or you don’t maintain the program they were used to, things can slowly (not always, but often) start to come undone.
And now you’re not just riding… you’re putting the pieces back together.

On top of that, remember this:

When you buy a new horse, their entire world just flipped upside down.

New home.
New person.
New routine.
New feed.
New herd.

And we expect them to walk in and win like nothing changed.

They don’t understand why their life just changed overnight.

During that adjustment period, you might see:
• Behavior changes
• Stress
• Ulcers
• A completely different horse than you tried

People will say, “They weren’t like this when I bought them…”

Well… yeah.
Imagine your entire life changing overnight.

Give them some grace.

Take the time to:
• Let them settle in
• Support them physically (ulcers are real during this time)
• Learn their personality
• Build your own program with them

Some horses adjust quickly.
Some take time.

But the ones that are given patience, consistency, and understanding?

Those are the ones that turn into something really special.

𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥.