Golden Reins Equestrian Center

09/21/2026

With school and sports the crazy of figuring out a schedule, then to have sports change again in just a few weeks I've found I may have some openings for riders.

If you've inquired before and our schedules didn't align reach out.
If you're brand new reach out.

I've definitely got morning availability before noon and 3:30 times a few days a week.
Anything 430 or later will depend on our schedules, those spots are limited.

06/30/2026

I'm always drawing patterns in the dirt to help riders with visuals. These came in the cyber school materials box and figured I'd put them to good use.

06/10/2026

UPDATE: this camp is full

I had several requests for camps and honestly having taken on Gretna Glen program I didnt really want to but decided to offer one.
3 days, 3 hours June 30-July 2

Please fill out the information in this link and submit. There are possibily 6-8 spots available.

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06/05/2026

Enjoy this clip of my 7 year old displaying her future teaching skills. 🤣

04/22/2026

Its been a bit since I've shared a horses we have here and this one needed a formal introduction.

Storm came to us in November needing to put on a decent amount of weight, I'm super happy to see her looking good. I don't even know why I end up with those kind of purchases but probably because the horses deserve it. 🙃 I often say I'm never really looking but if I've got the space and the right match catches my eye I'm open to just about anything.
She was advertised as a teacher type, and step up horse for a kid ready to level up in run poles and barrels. We discovered she's wicked fast, and not really something I'd put a younger kid to run patterns. Maybe we can fix that a little 🤷‍♀️ but not a need.
She sure loves running but for now we're focusing on getting her to use her body and balance better, not shouldering into everything as I imagine she knocked a lot of barrels because of this, and to even just walk out the arena gate like a respectful citizen. I think we accomplished that this week finally!!🎉🎉

She's come a long way but obviously transforming older horses and changing years of habits takes longer than in a young horse. For now she is handling the advanced beginners and intermediate riders and they love her, along with some of the more advanced riders with Lilly that we do work patterns with. She's one of the best at building canter seat confidence once they have the basics down.

Will she stay here long term, that i don't know, but if she fit the needs of someone along the way she would absolutely be available.

03/22/2026

It's been a while since I've done much here but
Lilly is looking to add a few new riders to her schedule. She's open to all ages willing to work with her.

30 min or 60 min sessions available.
Limited availability but we can discuss options and see what is possible.

11/21/2025

I love this one, I often compare the reins to handlebars simply to guide the direction of travel, its the pedaling that gets our horse following their nose.

Straightening your horse is a lot like riding a bike.🚲

When you ride too slow on a bike, you wobble, drift, and lose your balance.

The same happens with your horse.

If you ride forward into the bridle and you receive the connection in your hand, your horse gives you the chance to steer, to balance him, and to influence the whole body.

Forward energy makes the contact more stable and makes straightness possible.

Ride too slow and the balance drops onto the forehand.

Ride forward from back to front into the bridle, and suddenly the steering, the balance, and the reaction to your hand all fall into place.

Just like on a bike, when the forward flow is there, it becomes much easier to keep balance and direction.

Do you feel this with your horse too?

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11/18/2025

Perspective right?!

At least I’m outside all the time 💁‍♀️🦄✨