Killerney Farms
51303 Range Road 262 T7Y 1B5 Spruce Grove, AB, Canada

Calgary followers or those wanting once a month mini clinics here at Killerney.

Instead of questioning your trainer why your kid is not excelling as quickly as others in their riding, maybe look at how much your kid practices. If you’re onl...y willing to commit to two lessons a month for example, that’s 2 hours per every 30 days on average. 2 hours out of 720 hours a month. Now let’s look at a year. 24 hours total. On average your kid then practices 1 day out of 365 days per year... let that sink in. Our sport is much harder than most and takes a lot of practice and skill, but for some reason people do not look at it this way. For example when I ran track, we practiced minimum 5 days a week for 2 hours a day. I put the sweat and time in to improve. Chorus - practice daily. Cheerleading - daily. Football - daily. Now, I also understand our sport is expensive. However, I find it imperative that as a parent you look at these numbers... and before you come complaining my kid isn’t improving fast enough, truly look at how much she practices. I am good at what I do, but I can’t work miracles. I constantly get parents comparing their kid to student X. However, student X is out at the barn working for extra ride time on anything I will give them and always ready to put in the work. As trainers we always have horses that need to be hacked. But I want to jump, I hear so often and the biggest thing is that these riders don’t realize jumping starts with flat work. Come work in exchange for ride time. Drop your stirrups and practice what we do in our lessons. Make yourself stronger and watch how much quicker you excel. All jumping is is flat work with sticks in the way. I was a barn rat growing up. I worked my butt off just to get on any horse my trainer would let me. The bratty pony needs a schooling? Done. The wild TB needs a hack? Done. The true and seasoned lesson horse needs a light hack! Perfect! I can work on me. We need to truly change these mindsets in our industry. Let’s be honest with your expectations. 24 hours - 1 day - out of 365 days. Let that sink in. Now let’s just add once a week lessons. 4 hours a month - 48 hours a year - 2 days out of 365.. PFA

A great day with lots of pretty horses and colleagues from other barns coming to jump sticks.

Prince Phillip Tribute Video In 1957 this amazing man, The Duke of Edinburgh approached the Director of Horse of the Year Show Sir Mike Ansell and asked if he... could create a competition for children who could not afford an expensive & well bred pony. And in the very same year in 1957 at The Horse of the Year Show, at Harringay Arena in North London, England, they performed the first EVER Mounted Games Championship for the Prince Philip Cup and it was an immediate success. As he states in this video, he believes in kids having their own experiences that can help them grow as a person. He doesn’t believe in having a certain image. Just be you, enjoy doing what you do whatever your circumstances are & have fun. This was the beginning journey for the sport Mounted Games. Since 1957, this sport has flourished. Along this timeline until now lots of influential people have contributed their efforts and time into this sport. Created more and more associations and It is now a globally recognised & played equestrian sport by thousands of kids & adults. From Australia to South Africa, Mexico to Scotland it’s played almost everywhere! And still growing... He always watched the progression of the sport at Horse of the Year Show & The Royal Windsor Horse Show every year. Sometimes even handing out the trophy & rosettes himself, meeting new riders & ponies every year. This sport has allowed people to experience not just having new friends from across the world, but joining an equestrian community that is closer to a family than any other discipline or sport. It’s all because of this amazing man. I’m sure we speak on behalf of every single rider, parent, trainer or supporter when we say, You’ve given us all memories that will last forever, given us friends that we can’t imagine our lives without. Where would we all be if it wasn’t for you. We cannot thank you enough. Here is a small tribute video, the audio is Prince Phillip himself speaking his Weiss words. Rest in Peace Prince Phillip, The creator & King of Mounted Games Produced by Murren Addison

This also applies to Alberta....here at Killerney and Rocky Mountain Show Jumping Page Amberlea Meadows Equestrian Centre, Pacific Equine Sport, BEST series in Calgary, Paramount and so many more.

Which one are you? First mom or second mom?

We will continue to run the TIPS sponsored classes

LOL! https://horsenetwork.com//husband-claims-barn-is-a-thinl/

Once a lesson horse always a lesson horse. Yoda says "put me in coach" Lessons available from beginner to competition. Lesson horse or your own. Private or group. Child or adult. Back In The Saddle Adult program to those returning back to riding.... Board available - indoor, outdoor and a private/semi private pen.

The Easter Bunny is preparing .... Wishing everyone all the very best that Easter brings - hope, sunny days...and chocolate.

Interesting read

So how many have you never.... Kathleens is 3

‘Let your child have a bad ride. I know you want to protect them from the hardships of this world. I know you want to give them success and good experiences. I ...know you don't want to see them get hurt. To see them fall. To see them fail. But, hear me out, let your child have a bad ride. Let them cry the tears of frustration. Let them shake the sand out from the inside of their riding pants. Let them face the fear building inside of them. Let them step back on again. Yes, let your child have a bad ride. Let them hate the horse that challenges them. Let them learn what fight and passion and ambition mean. Let them realize that when they refuse to quit the horse will take the time to listen. Grant them the joy of realizing that they are connecting with another living being. Grant them the joy of realizing that they, although they are small, can be powerful. Grant them the joy of seeing their hard work pay off, through the days of tears can come a love unspeakable. Yes, let your child have a bad ride. Afterall, life will grant us plenty of them.’ By Sarah Crouse

Lets hope this is the only one we have to cancel. January 17 show has been cancelled due to restrictions being extended to Jan 21

We have found a head groom to come to Cali this winter but are looking for one more as back up to help get the days done! If you have experience and are interested please send me a dm! Travelling from Jan-April with 7 horses

Lots of fun at Killerney today even if just one person at a time

Just un case anyone needs this today

The best class in showjumping 2.20m Our wall went to 1.40m for record height here

have to thank The Plaid Horse for this one

Who else can relate? As a (significantly) larger than average rider, I find it very difficult to focus on the things my body can accomplish when I ride, rather ...than how it looks. I’m conscious about my weight and my horse’s health and safety, and even more self-conscious about what other people are thinking or saying - it’s one of the reasons I post very few pictures or videos of me riding. I hadn’t thought of this particularly as a women’s issue before. Question to all the male riders out there: do you have the same anxieties? #Repost @equestrian_can with @make_repost EC is proud to collaborate with @Canadian Women & Sport in addressing barriers to gender equity. We are committed to supporting women, girls and all those involved in equestrian sport in their pursuit of excellence. For resources on body positivity, visit equestrian.ca/news. . . . CE est fier de collaborer avec @Femmes et sport au Canada pour éliminer les barrières à l’égalité des sexes. Nous sommes engagés à appuyer les femmes, les filles et tous ceux impliqués dans le sport équestre dans leur poursuite de l’excellence. Pour des ressources sur le positivisme corporel, visitez la page canadaequestre.ca/nouvelles

Unicorn in action

Things are looking festive at SGF! Consider shopping local for gift ideas this holiday season.

Of course with recent news there is no show on December 06. Maybe January? We were on the fence already about hosting the show on December 06 due to the rise in numbers with Covid .

if you have horses - post this somewhere where it is visible - right next to the vets number and keep it in your hauling vehicle and on your phone... and in your wallet

Looking for a warm.inviting facility in Calgary area. Just 20 min sw of Spruce Meadows or west of Okotoks in Millarville.

Things are looking festive at SGF! Consider shopping local for gift ideas this holiday season.

Looking for a warm.inviting facility in Calgary area. Just 20 min sw of Spruce Meadows or west of Okotoks in Millarville.

A few wintery scenes for our friends in warmer climates.

Now live!: https://yeg-equestrian.myshopify.com//yeg-equestrian-color Last night I sat down and drafted a colouring page from a photo I took this summer. A...mberlea Meadows Equestrian Centre but make it festive! I’ll be uploading this shortly as a digital download. The download will be $2 and 100% of the funds will go to the Edmonton's Food Bank. You will also be able to send in your completed drawing to be entered in a draw for a prize (TBA ). More details coming and open to all ages and mediums (digital colouring, crayon, paint, markers, no rules!). Stay tuned! Is there anywhere else I should draw next? See more

have to thank The Plaid Horse for this one

From one week...to the next. I think i preferred the rain 7 days ago.

Who else can relate? As a (significantly) larger than average rider, I find it very difficult to focus on the things my body can accomplish when I ride, rather ...than how it looks. I’m conscious about my weight and my horse’s health and safety, and even more self-conscious about what other people are thinking or saying - it’s one of the reasons I post very few pictures or videos of me riding. I hadn’t thought of this particularly as a women’s issue before. Question to all the male riders out there: do you have the same anxieties? #Repost @equestrian_can with @make_repost EC is proud to collaborate with @Canadian Women & Sport in addressing barriers to gender equity. We are committed to supporting women, girls and all those involved in equestrian sport in their pursuit of excellence. For resources on body positivity, visit equestrian.ca/news. . . . CE est fier de collaborer avec @Femmes et sport au Canada pour éliminer les barrières à l’égalité des sexes. Nous sommes engagés à appuyer les femmes, les filles et tous ceux impliqués dans le sport équestre dans leur poursuite de l’excellence. Pour des ressources sur le positivisme corporel, visitez la page canadaequestre.ca/nouvelles

if you have horses - post this somewhere where it is visible - right next to the vets number and keep it in your hauling vehicle and on your phone... and in your wallet

A few wintery scenes for our friends in warmer climates.

Now live!: https://yeg-equestrian.myshopify.com//yeg-equestrian-color Last night I sat down and drafted a colouring page from a photo I took this summer. A...mberlea Meadows Equestrian Centre but make it festive! I’ll be uploading this shortly as a digital download. The download will be $2 and 100% of the funds will go to the Edmonton's Food Bank. You will also be able to send in your completed drawing to be entered in a draw for a prize (TBA ). More details coming and open to all ages and mediums (digital colouring, crayon, paint, markers, no rules!). Stay tuned! Is there anywhere else I should draw next? See more

From one week...to the next. I think i preferred the rain 7 days ago.