09/07/2026
My 3-year-old stud c**t, T’Stark d’Noble, hanging out on the crossties all tacked up like a seasoned pro. 💛
This may not look like a particularly exciting training moment—but it says a lot.
We don’t just train our young horses to become show horses. We want to develop horses with confidence, patience, self-regulation, and utility—horses that know how to simply exist comfortably in the world around them.
Yesterday, Stark was tacked up and ready for his 6th ride under saddle when I realized I needed something from my car at the top of the driveway. So, I left him on the crossties while I ran out to grab it.
A 3-year-old stud c**t.
Newly Started.
Tacked up.
Mares nearby.
Standing quietly by himself.
No babysitter. No fuss. Just patiently waiting for me to come back.
And then we went on to have his 6th ride under saddle—which I also did completely solo.
To me, this is just as important as what happens in the saddle.
It’s not enough for a young horse to be a great show prospect or a great stallion prospect. They need life skills, too.
They should learn to be confident as individuals rather than becoming herd bound. They should be comfortable being left alone. They should understand how to stand patiently while being groomed and tacked. They should be able to process their environment without constantly needing reassurance. And they should develop the ability to regulate themselves and remain relaxed.
Those skills don’t magically appear when a horse gets older. We intentionally build them from the beginning.
The ribbons and show results may be what people see, but moments like this are what create the horses we’re proud to put our name behind. 🌻
