JMDHorsemanship

08/21/2026

Sorry for the late post. We do have Turn N Burn tonight

08/04/2026

07/27/2026

The trail has a way of exposing our horses, and horsemanship to us.

It doesn’t create problems.
It reveals them. The horse that suddenly feels anxious on the trail? The steering that falls apart in a wide open field, or when needing to weave precisely around rough terrain.
It wasn’t the trail that took it away.

The hesitation to cross water…
The rushing downhill…
The refusal to leave other horses…
The loss of softness when things get unfamiliar…
Those aren’t problems the trail created, they’re pieces of the foundation that simply haven’t been tested yet.

One of the reasons we love taking horses out and about is because the trail gives honest feedback. It exposes the places where confidence, communication, and understanding still need to grow.

Its gives us an opportunity to help do better for our horse. To strengthen our cue system, teach our horse to lean on us more, and over all create an all around willing horse. Every challenge is simply your horse saying, “This is the next lesson I need.”

So don’t get frustrated when the trail reveals a weakness. Be thankful it showed you where to focus your training. Then go home, work on the foundation, and come back again.

What has the trail taught you about your horse?

07/10/2026

All ages welcome! Bring your friends and come have some fun!!

Can’t wait to see everything tonight!!

07/06/2026

Hauls in are welcome!

07/06/2026

Independent Saddle Fitter - Certified Equine Ergonomist - Society of Master Saddlers Trainee Saddle Fitter - English & Western saddles evaluated - Servicing: IN, central/southern IL, MI, Western OH

06/03/2026

Who is ready?! We are so excited to bring back Turn & Burn! Come join us for a fun evening for the whole family!

04/25/2026

04/23/2026

ISO LEASE HORSE FOR LESSON STUDENT @ Hardy Farms 🐴

Looking for a summer lease.

Rider info
Lucy is walk/trot/canter and loves to jump!
She is currently working over cross rails and would like to advance to 2’ this summer.

We are looking for
Safe, kind, and kid friendly. Horse or pony
Confident over jumps.
NO BUCK, KICK, REAR.
No spook need to help build confidence.
Prefer a been there and done that horse.

Horse would be kept at Hardy farms
Dates are flexible no plans of showing yet.
Consistent program, with great care, and weekly lessons.

We are looking for a solid, trustworthy partner to help Lucy continue growing and gaining confidence in her ridding ❤️

Please message me for with info, photos/videos, and lease terms if you think you might have a good fit!