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Troll Knoll Equine We offer c**t starting, restarting, desensitization, problem horses, performance training

We offer riding lessons for ages 3-103, english & western!

As well as performance lessons and coaching at shows! We also offer pony rides for events & horse camps!

🐴 NO SCHOOL = BARN DAY?! 🍂I’m gauging interest in doing some sort of No School Barn Day on Tuesday, November 3rd!I’m thi...
10/14/2026

🐴 NO SCHOOL = BARN DAY?! 🍂

I’m gauging interest in doing some sort of No School Barn Day on Tuesday, November 3rd!

I’m thinking a day at the barn filled with horses, hands-on activities, learning, and plenty of fun! Depending on interest, we could do a half day or a full day.

This would be a great opportunity for kiddos to spend their day off school doing something different, learning about horses, and making some memories at the barn!

Before I start putting together all the details, I want to see who might be interested!

Drop a comment or send me a message if you’d be interested! Let me know your child’s age, too!

If there’s enough interest, I’ll work on putting something together!

Looking to open up my LESSON AND TRAINING AVAILABILITY, other than wait list students is there any more interest?Pic of ...
10/14/2026

Looking to open up my LESSON AND TRAINING AVAILABILITY, other than wait list students is there any more interest?

Pic of my assistant sleeping on the job🙄🤣

Let’s talk about it, keep or sell🤔First things first, just because your horse doesn’t want to do something doesn’t autom...
10/13/2026

Let’s talk about it, keep or sell🤔

First things first, just because your horse doesn’t want to do something doesn’t automatically mean you need to sell them. But it also doesn’t mean you should keep pushing without figuring out WHY.

Are they confused? Are they scared? Are they in pain? Have they actually been taught what you’re asking? Or do they genuinely not enjoy the job?

There’s a difference between a horse that can’t, a horse that doesn’t understand, and a horse that simply isn’t suited for what you want to do.

Sometimes, you need to go back to the basics. Sometimes, you need to call your vet. Sometimes, you need to change your training approach. And sometimes, you need to accept that the horse you have isn’t the horse for the job you want.

And that’s OKAY.

Not every horse is going to be a barrel horse. Not every horse is going to enjoy jumping. Not every horse is going to be a lesson horse. And not every horse is going to fit every rider.

You can love a horse with your whole heart and still recognize that you might not be the right match for each other.

Before you jump straight to selling, give yourself a chance to figure out the problem. But please, don’t spend years fighting with a horse over a job neither of you enjoys just because you feel like you have to make it work.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for a horse is change the plan.

Your horse’s job is not worth more than their well-being, and your goals shouldn’t come at the expense of your partnership.

PET YOUR HORSE.After a bad run. After a good run. After a DQ or a round that didn’t go anything like you planned.PET. YO...
10/13/2026

PET YOUR HORSE.

After a bad run. After a good run. After a DQ or a round that didn’t go anything like you planned.

PET. YOUR. HORSE.

Because at the end of the day, they don’t know what the clock said, what place they finished, or whether you made it to the pay window. They don’t know if you had the fastest run of your life or if you hit every barrel in the arena.

All they know is they went out there and tried their heart out for you. They gave you what they had in that moment, and they trusted you to be their person.

Don’t let a bad run steal the love and appreciation you have for the horse underneath you. And don’t let a good run make you forget who got you there.

The ribbons fade, the times get forgotten, and the runs eventually become memories. But that horse standing beside you? They’re the reason you get to do what you love in the first place.

So win, lose, DQ, or anything in between… loosen that cinch, give them a pat, hug their neck, and tell them they did good. Because they deserve that just as much after the worst run as they do after the best one.

Your horse is more than a time on the board. Never let them forget it.🩵

One of the biggest questions I hear this time of year is, “When should I blanket my horse?” And the answer is… it depend...
10/13/2026

One of the biggest questions I hear this time of year is, “When should I blanket my horse?” And the answer is… it depends!

A few things to consider before throwing a blanket on your horse:

🐴 Coat: A horse with a full winter coat handles cold weather differently than a clipped horse.

🌡️ Weather: Temperature matters, but so do wind, rain, snow, and whether your horse has shelter.

🐴 Age & health: Senior horses, hard keepers, and horses with certain health conditions may need extra help staying warm.

🧥 Blanket fit: Too tight, too loose, or a blanket that rubs can cause problems. Check under the blanket regularly for sweating, rubbing, and changes in body condition.

🌧️ Wet vs. dry: A waterproof turnout blanket can be helpful in cold, wet weather, but a blanket that gets soaked or traps sweat can do more harm than good.

And please remember: horses don’t automatically need blankets just because WE are cold! A healthy, acclimated horse with a good winter coat, adequate forage, and shelter can often handle colder temperatures than we think.

On the flip side, don’t assume every horse can go without one. Know YOUR horse, pay attention to their body condition, and adjust as the weather changes.

There is no one-size-fits-all temperature for blanketing!

Are you team blanket or team no blanket? And what’s your personal rule for when to blanket your horses?👇🏼

🚨 Let’s talk about colic!🚨Colic can happen to any horse, and knowing the signs can make a HUGE difference!Some things to...
10/13/2026

🚨 Let’s talk about colic!🚨

Colic can happen to any horse, and knowing the signs can make a HUGE difference!

Some things to watch for:
🐴 Pawing or looking at their belly
🐴 Lying down more than usual or rolling
🐴 Not wanting to eat
🐴 Sweating for no reason
🐴 Not passing manure like normal
🐴 Acting restless or just not being themselves

So what do you do? 👇🏼

☎️ Call your vet if you suspect colic! Don’t wait and hope it gets better.
🚫 Don’t give medications or feed unless your vet tells you to.
👀 Keep an eye on their behavior and vital signs while waiting for your vet. Only walk them if it’s safe to do so.

Colic can go from mild to serious FAST. You know your horse better than anyone, so if something feels off, trust your gut and make that call! ❤️

TRAINER UNPOPULAR OPINIONS 👀🔥Since everybody has an opinion about horses and training, let’s talk about some of mine. 🤷🏼...
10/13/2026

TRAINER UNPOPULAR OPINIONS 👀🔥

Since everybody has an opinion about horses and training, let’s talk about some of mine. 🤷🏼‍♀️

1. Not every horse needs to be faster. Sometimes they need to slow down, learn their body, and figure out their job.

2. Your horse doesn’t need to be on the pattern every single ride. There’s nothing wrong with taking a step back, working on the basics, or just going for a relaxing ride.

3. More time in the saddle doesn’t always mean better training. Sometimes 20 minutes of quality work is worth more than an hour of fighting.

4. Not every horse and rider are a good match. And that doesn’t mean either one is a failure.

5. You can’t rush a horse’s timeline. Comparing your horse to somebody else’s is a great way to create unnecessary pressure.

6. A trainer should be teaching the RIDER, too. If you don’t understand why you’re doing something, you’re missing a huge part of the lesson.

7. Winning doesn’t automatically mean good horsemanship. And a bad run doesn’t automatically mean bad training.

8. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your horse is give them a break. They’re athletes, not machines.

9. Not every horse needs an expensive supplement, a new piece of tack, or another training gadget. Sometimes the answer is better basics, proper conditioning, or a vet check.

10. Progress isn’t always pretty. Sometimes it looks like going backward before you move forward, and that’s OKAY.

At the end of the day, my goal isn’t just to make a horse perform. It’s to help build a confident horse and a rider who understands them. ❤️🐎

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN! What’s YOUR unpopular opinion as a trainer, rider, or horse owner? Let’s hear them in the comments! 👇🏼

Slow and correct vs. fast and messy. 👀Everybody wants to see the fast times, but sometimes we get so caught up in chasin...
10/13/2026

Slow and correct vs. fast and messy. 👀

Everybody wants to see the fast times, but sometimes we get so caught up in chasing a fast time that we forget the importance of the fundamentals.

I’d rather see a horse take their time, make a correct turn, stay balanced, and build confidence than watch them rush through a pattern, get strung out, and make a mess of it just to be fast.

Speed will come with time, strength, and consistency. But trying to rush the process can create bad habits that take even longer to fix.

✨ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. ✨

Whether you’re starting a young horse, bringing one back from time off, or trying to shave time off your runs, sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down and get correct first.

Because a clean, correct run is something to build on. A fast, messy run? That’s a lesson to learn from.

So, tell me — would you rather see a slow, correct run or a fast, messy one? 👇🏼

First race back since surgery and since finals at the end of July!We headed to Henry on Saturday with the girls, and it ...
10/12/2026

First race back since surgery and since finals at the end of July!

We headed to Henry on Saturday with the girls, and it felt SO good to be back doing what we love!

MJ was feeling GOOD and laid down a beautiful run (and just for that, we won’t mention blowing off the third 🤣🤦‍♀️). She ended up 10th in the Open 4D and 2nd in the Adult 4D!

Sister warmed up really nicely, but once we got going, she wanted to drop her nose to her knees and felt like she wanted to buck, so I pulled her up. 😣 Sometimes you have to make the decision to call it, even when it’s not the run you hoped for. She ended up at the bottom of both the Open and Adult 4D, but we’ll take it and keep working!

After a long couple of months, surgery, and being forced to slow down, it felt good to finally be back at a race with my girls. We have some things to work on, but I’m just happy to be back out there! 🫶🏻🐴

Here’s to seeing what the rest of the season brings!🩵🩷

Barrel racer unpopular opinions… 👀🌶️Let’s hear them. 😂I’ll go first:• You don’t need to run every weekend to be a good b...
10/07/2026

Barrel racer unpopular opinions… 👀🌶️

Let’s hear them. 😂

I’ll go first:

• You don’t need to run every weekend to be a good barrel racer.
• More miles don’t always mean more improvement.
• Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down and fix the basics.
• Not every horse needs to be trained to “run harder.”
• Your horse’s mental health matters just as much as their physical ability.
• Expensive tack doesn’t automatically make you a better rider. 🤷🏼‍♀️
• And sometimes… the horse isn’t the problem. 👀

Okay, your turn. What’s your barrel racing unpopular opinion? 🌶️👇🏼

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