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R+ Concerns

2023-08-03T08:15:24-07:00

My biggest concern when starting R+ training was how would I eventually apply this to the show ring? I can’t bring a clicker in there with me; I can’t stop on a good lope stride and treat a horse in the middle of a class. So before I jump into how showing an R+

R+ Concerns2023-08-03T08:15:24-07:00

R+ Training in the Show Ring

2023-08-03T08:06:15-07:00

People probably thought I was crazy this summer as I rode my green broke pony at two of the biggest shows of the year, telling him “Good boy!” every time he made a transition. Or when we would sit on the rail for a moment before the class started, he would get a treat for

R+ Training in the Show Ring2023-08-03T08:06:15-07:00

It’s All Relative!

2021-12-16T14:16:25-07:00

It's all relative. One of my favorite clients has used that phrase frequently and I’ve found myself using it as a good reminder the last year and a half. It’s so easy to get caught up in ourselves, what we feel, what we want, what we aren’t getting. I’m not sure about you all,

It’s All Relative!2021-12-16T14:16:25-07:00

Our Intern Program and Brianna Brodowski!

2019-08-05T14:55:53-07:00

We are once again accepting interns at SWPH! We had the most amazing intern earlier this year, Brianna Brodowski! I asked her to summarize her time here to encourage new interns; I'm late in posting it but I sure appreciate her input! Thank you Bri and we can't wait to see you again in October!

Our Intern Program and Brianna Brodowski!2019-08-05T14:55:53-07:00

Before You Buy The Pony

2019-03-14T15:46:40-07:00

(We all want a pony like Moe for our youth!) The weather is warming up, but still in the beautiful stage; the holidays are over, spring break and summer break promise for more hobby time; it’s that time of year where I get asked, can you help me find a horse to buy? Remember that

Before You Buy The Pony2019-03-14T15:46:40-07:00

How Absence Affects Your Horse

2019-01-09T13:26:33-07:00

This summer there was a bit of a shift in some of my students’ agendas, and it left a bit of longing in my barn from some of my horses. I totally understand that agendas change, kids lose interest or choose different hobbies, or even life situations just force us out of the barn. But

How Absence Affects Your Horse2019-01-09T13:26:33-07:00

Lessons Are An Important Part of Riding!

2018-12-11T14:00:29-07:00

I’ve judged a few 4-H shows this year, and most recently their State show. I always offer advice at the conclusion of the shows in case any of the kids are interested in why they placed the way they did. This year I was surprised to hear how many kids told me they could not

Lessons Are An Important Part of Riding!2018-12-11T14:00:29-07:00

A Thankful Post

2018-11-21T15:11:34-07:00

Time for a reflective moment! It’s been a busy couple of weeks folks, and I apologize for slowing down on our posting here! But now, the holidays are coming, a baby is coming, and it’s time for me to slow down a little! I’m going to start back with a short Thanksgiving themed post; just

A Thankful Post2018-11-21T15:11:34-07:00

Happy 10 Year Anniversary to SWPH!

2018-10-24T14:17:42-07:00

I started my own official business at the age of 20. That means that I have had my own business for 10 years now! Happy 10 year anniversary to Samantha Walker Performance Horses! I feel like I could write a book on the last ten years, but here are just a few highlights. (Young and

Happy 10 Year Anniversary to SWPH!2018-10-24T14:17:42-07:00
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