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ARC Performance Horses LLC Helping horses become willing partners, and helping riders become trusted leaders. Boarded training at Split Pine Acres in Morley, MI.

ARC Performance Horses LLC | Training for trust, performance, and partnership. Traveling training in surrounding areas.

10/13/2026

First up on my updates list: Luna💅

Luna has been making amazing progress in training! Her main focuses have been collection, building her lope, and redirecting that red mare attitude into a little more work ethic. 😂❤️

Her lope has improved significantly, and I’m really happy with the progress she’s made. We’ve been working on developing a more balanced, collected lope while building strength, consistency, and a better understanding of what we’re asking of her. We’ve gone from flat and fast, to rounded and thinking, and loving it.

We still have some work to do, but that’s part of the process! Training isn’t about expecting perfection overnight. It’s about recognizing the improvements, building on them, and continuing to work toward the bigger picture.

Luna is learning to channel that big personality into something productive, and I’m excited to keep building on the progress she’s made! 🐴❤️

I have been super busy lately, in the best way!! I am working on getting update videos as we speak, all the training hor...
10/13/2026

I have been super busy lately, in the best way!! I am working on getting update videos as we speak, all the training horses have been doing amazing🥰
In the meantime, enjoy this picture of Spree’s sweat Mohawk using her baby forelock😂

Next introduction is Levi! Levi is a handsome 6 year old paint gelding who will be spending time with me getting back in...
10/06/2026

Next introduction is Levi!

Levi is a handsome 6 year old paint gelding who will be spending time with me getting back into riding and getting some miles! He was previously started and ridden but has had some time off. I’m so looking forward to seeing what he can do and sharpening some skills!

New introduction!!Everyone meet Guns!! Guns is a 6 year old Arabian in my program to be started under saddle and gain so...
10/06/2026

New introduction!!

Everyone meet Guns!! Guns is a 6 year old Arabian in my program to be started under saddle and gain some confidence. He is a very sweet and smart boy, and I’m very excited to see him excel in training.

I have two more new introductions coming up, and some current horse updates as well! Follow ARC Performance Horses LLC to stay see everyone’s progress!

10/01/2026

A little glimpse from last weekends clinic!

Featuring Spree getting her tongue over the bit🤦‍♀️😂

When your horse spooks at something, don’t immediately try to drive them forward. Sometimes adding more pressure in that moment can actually increase their panic.

Instead, keep them straight, keep your body centered and calm, and give them a moment to process what they just saw. Let them look, let them think, and wait for that moment when they start to settle.

Once they come back to you, ask for forward movement. When they give you the response you’re looking for, release the pressure and move on.

You’re not trying to punish the spook or force them to ignore what scared them. You’re teaching them how to come back to you after something startles them.

That builds trust.

Your horse learns that when something scary happens, you aren’t going to panic, get frustrated, or make the situation bigger. You’re going to stay consistent and help them work through it.

And over time, they start to learn something incredibly valuable:

“If my rider is calm, I can be calm too.”

That’s the kind of confidence that comes from partnership, not from forcing a horse to stop being afraid.

Loud riders make quiet horses.You’ve probably heard that expression before, but what does it mean exactly? It’s not nece...
10/01/2026

Loud riders make quiet horses.

You’ve probably heard that expression before, but what does it mean exactly? It’s not necessarily about intentionally scaring your horse until they don’t react. That’s not what I’m talking about.

What I’m referring to is not keeping your horse in a bubble.

Don’t change your daily life to accommodate them.

Don’t tell your husband to stop mowing the lawn while you ride.
Don’t tell your neighbor to stop running the chainsaw while you ride.
Don’t stop riding because the wind is blowing.
Don’t avoid the tarp because your horse thinks it’s scary.
Don’t only ride when everything is perfectly quiet and predictable.

Your horse needs to learn that the world is going to keep happening around them, and that’s okay.

Things are going to move. Things are going to make noise. Things are going to surprise them. Sometimes something is going to be genuinely scary.

The goal isn’t to make your horse believe nothing is scary. The goal is to teach them how to handle things that are scary.

Exposure should still be thoughtful. I’m not saying throw your horse into the deep end and hope they figure it out. Give them the opportunity to process, think, and learn while you provide guidance and support.

Because the more normal “normal life” becomes to your horse, the less they have to react to.

A quiet horse isn’t necessarily one that has never seen anything scary. It’s often one that has seen enough of the world to know that scary things don’t always mean danger.

So don’t make your world smaller to keep your horse comfortable.

Make their world bigger. 🤎

09/30/2026

Stretch’s first ride!! 🥹

Tonight was Stretch’s first ride, and to say I’m proud of him is an understatement.

We weren’t sure exactly how it would go. Stretch is a sensitive boy with sensitive skin, and he definitely had his rodeo moments when we started the saddling process. But once it came time to actually get to work, he took everything in stride.

He stayed relaxed, tried his best to understand what we were asking, and never once offered any funny business. He walked, stopped, turned, and even picked up a little bit of a trot like it was just another day at work.

And honestly? That’s exactly what I want to see.

Sometimes you can do everything right and still have fireworks. Horses are horses, and there will always be an element of unpredictability when you’re introducing something as significant as a rider.But the vast majority of the time, when you put the work into the preparation, first rides look like this: Very boring.

And boring is a GOOD thing.

It means the horse understands the foundation. It means we’ve taken the time to build confidence instead of rushing through the steps. It means when we finally add the rider, getting on isn’t the first time they’ve been asked to process something new.

Tonight wasn’t about how much we could accomplish. It was about showing Stretch that having a rider on his back is just another part of the job. One quiet, uneventful ride at a time. ❤️

I’m so proud of this boy and so excited to see where he goes from here!

09/29/2026

Jack recap!

Jack headed home on Saturday after 60 days in my program. In those 60 days, we mainly focused on confidence, collection, and responding to pressure.

Jack made amazing progress in his time here. He really found his stride and started to achieve a very relaxed and well-put-together canter.

A big part of our work was teaching Jack to understand and respond to pressure rather than brace against it. As his confidence grew, he became much more willing to listen, soften, and find the right answer.

It was so rewarding to watch everything start to come together for him. He became more confident in the work, more balanced in his body, and much more relaxed in his way of going.

60 days can make a huge difference when you give a horse the time and consistency they need to truly understand what you’re asking. I’m so proud of Jack and everything he accomplished while he was here, and I can’t wait to see where he goes from here!

Yesterday was such a great day at our Trail Riding & Obstacle Clinic! We spent the day working through obstacles, buildi...
09/27/2026

Yesterday was such a great day at our Trail Riding & Obstacle Clinic!

We spent the day working through obstacles, building confidence, improving communication, and putting those skills to the test out on the trail.

One of my favorite things about these clinics is seeing the difference that can happen when riders slow down, focus on the little things, and give their horses the time they need to figure things out. Every horse and rider came with their own strengths and challenges, and there were so many little wins throughout the day!

From navigating obstacles to tackling things that were new or challenging, everyone worked hard and made progress. And, of course, we had plenty of laughs along the way!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out! I truly love getting to spend these days helping people build a better partnership with their horses. ❤️

Until the next one! 🐴

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