Kade Mills Horsemanship

Throw back to Rion showing us the basics for last springs horsemanship challenge.

"A young cowboy was working some horses in the round pen. An old cowboy came by, watched for a while and then asked "Young man, would you like to know the secret of horsemanship?" The cowboy said he would. The old man made a fist and he said "If you can open my fist, you will learn the secret of good horsemanship." The young guy poked, pried, thumped, pinched, squeezed, pushed, punched and shoved the fist. He finally said "I can't get it open. What's the secret of getting you...r fist open, so I can learn the secret of good Horsemanship?" The old cowboy said "You could have asked......" Unknown Author

May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter.

Anyone else feeling like this gelding???

Have you heard of the magical legend of Tomte? Their name and figures were imagined by farmers from years gone by, Tomte helped them live through the cold and d...ark winter months. A Tomte is described as, a little bearded man, just three feet high, with a long beard and scruffy plain clothes. According to Scandinavian legend, Tomte lives in the corner of the barn's hayloft. He only comes out at night when everyone is asleep, tiptoeing around in the moonlight, checking on each animal. Except for his tiny little footprints in the snow, no one has ever actually seen one. But they know the Tomte is there. It is still tradition to leave a bowl of delicious, buttery julegröt out for your Tomte, to show your gratitude, respect and thanks! Some traditions are beautiful and made to be kept alive, so we are sharing some Swedish traditions with you combined with our heart felt Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a most Happy New Year. There is a wonderful poem about the Tomten "Tomten" By Viktor Rydberg 1881

For those of you following along. Here is session two with the colt from the round pen the other day. Lots of great flagging, halter work tips as well as first time saddling. If you have any questions please ask away!! We also have training spots available if you are interested in sending your horse in for training message for details :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsTHUTtooU4&t=156s

January is such a fun month in the horse world! Time for babies to go to kindergarten. Are you waiting to get into a trainer? Or wanting some tips to start your own? We can help. We are really hoping Feb colt starting is a go but we wont know until the restrictions are lifted. There are some great tips in this video from the Mane Event day1 session 1. This horse is halter broke no other training done. It gives you some great tools on what to do with your babies day 1 in the round pen. If you have any questions please feel free to post them here! if you have the question chances are someone else can benefit from the answer as well so please don't be shy ask away! Also we love the pictures so show us your 2/3 yr olds below!!!

Any Victoria area friends able to help Our friend out with a place to keep her horse while she’s working there??

We hope everyone is staying happy and healthy this season! What a weird time it is in our world. We are very fortunate to be able to be in the barn training. What horses do for our mental health is truly amazing! If you are looking to have colt started, a problem horse worked on or just looking to further your training we have spots available. Message us for details! We also have lesson/clinic gift certificates available they make great Christmas gifts!

Dealing with some equine behavioural issues? We can help!! We have some training spots open for Jan/Feb as well as one on one lessons!