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Young Hunter/Jumper for ONSITE HALF-LEASE at Ten Equestrian 'Ashe', 15.3hh 2015 Grade gelding, proudly offered for half lease at Ten Equestrian just NW of Edmonton. Ashe is a fun young horse that has been in our hunter/jumper program full-time since October 2020. He is looking for a capable amateur with interest in bringing along a young horse in our program. Ashe has a spunky personality that will keep you laughing at all times! He has a natural interest in jumping, and has been a quick study. He is very smooth and balanced in all 3 gaits, has a cute jump, and a great flatwork foundation. He is still green, but this is a super fun horse, please inquire for more information! Lessor will be required to continue with Ashe in lessons with trainer Jamie Speers. #strideview

#MondayMotivation for the hours of flatwork, strength training, two-point, no stirrups, theory and repetition that it takes to develop your skills as a rider in this sport. Every second spent practicing your equitation - meaning your feel and your position - benefits your horse tenfold. #strideview

"The way a horse learns is from confidence, then understanding, then achievement, and then results." Painting by Marilyn Hageman #strideview #horsetraining #showjumping

" No matter what problem you're having with your horse. You have to change your horse's attitude. It’s not a question of working on a specific issue. It’s a question of having him trying for you, instead of fighting against you. Whether you’re riding your horse or working with him on the ground, it’s always the same simple solution when you’re having problems. After all, if your horse is confident and relaxed and moves where you ask, when you ask and how you ask, all your pr...oblems will be over. " Read more here: www.fearfreehorsetraining.com//how-to-overcome-horse-probl

Experienced Jumper for onsite lease at Ten Equestrian Proudly offered for half or full lease at Ten Equestrian just NW of Edmonton. 'Adam', 15.2hh 2003 Dutch Warmblood gelding. Experienced jumper suitable for intermediate junior or amateur looking for a fun horse. Must be kept in a program with trainer Jamie Speers. Adam has show experience up to 1.00m at venues like Spruce Meadows and RMSJ. He loves to jump, is competitive, takes care of his rider, but can get strong while jumping, therefore intermediate/confident rider would suit best. Would like to keep at 2'9 or lower. Auto changes, exceptional ground manners, fit, sound and sane!

Grid day is the best day!

Join us at Ten Equestrian!

Throwing it wayyyy back to my all time favorite boy, Hemi, and his amazing wings. I wish I had this horse in my career now... oh the things we could accomplish! But each horse arrives in our lives exactly when we need them, not exactly when we want them. So much is owed to this horse for teaching me all he did and for filling those years with such immense joy and competitive spirit! I don't know how big this vertical measures, but you can bet I was counting my rhythm as my heart was pounding on the approach!! #strideview #hemigavemewings

Amazing new jumps for the arena! Come summer, these babies will be lookin in the grass ring. @ten.equestrian.yeg #strideview

Unicorn pony for on-site half lease at Ten Equestrian!

Happy Thanksgiving all!! We hope you are happily (& safely) sharing your feast with friends and family, just like Chai & Kat did today! #strideview #sharingiscaring #thankfulforhorses

Throwback to RMSJ and Tofino's favorite part of our cool downs... #strideview

That's a wrap for the @amberleameadowsyeg Harvest Horse Show! Great riding, weather, and laughs with the #strideview crew!

Very proud of this mare's performance at RMSJ Fall Classic I! Stepping into both rings like a pro, confidently moving from 0.75m & 0.85m jumpers to the 3'0 hunters at this show! All with a cool red mare attitude and lots of carrots. A great show, beautiful weather, and amazing rides !! #strideview #TofinoWF #JunarFarm #rmsj

Winner winner chicken dinner today in Hunterland for Tofino WF! #strideview

So excited for this new pairing! Mila & Mickey

Huge congratulations to Marcy on her purchase of Kat! Very excited for this new partnership to blossom. Watch out for this competitive pairing in the jumper ring, 2021! #needforspeed Special thanks to Kimberley & Erika for trusting us with your girl. She is already very loved! #strideview

It's Confirmed! Pacific Equine Sport Ltd. is pleased to announce a new addition to the Ponoka Indoor Series - The Fall Festival Horse Show. Running September... 30th to October 4th 2020, this event offers divisions from 0.50m to 1.20m, Young Horse and Pony Jumpers. Stay tuned for the release of Prize List, Schedule and Entry Forms! . . . #HorseShow #PonokaIndoorSeries #Equestrian #ShowJumping #AlbertaShowJumping #Alberta #Ponoka #PonyJumper #Prospect #RisingStar #RideOfTheDay #IndoorHorseShow #PacificEquineSport See more

Jumping into the weekend like #noscopenohope #strideview Tofino WF of Junar Farm at Falkenberg Stables Schooling Show. Just a bit impressed at these new sticks...

Strive to be better, to have fun, to love your horse, to reach your goals - but never to be perfect. Horses don't care about perfect.

My little peanut getting smarter!

Marcy & Cadbury reppin' #StrideView blue

Great little schooling show outing at @falkenbergstables yesterday! Mother-daughter duo, with a fantastic groom / boyfriend, and two wonderful horses owned by the Van Rooyen Family of Junar Farm. #strideview @ Falkenberg Stables

This is very cool

They all have their strong side. Chai shows her propensity under saddle would be to push through her right shoulder to maintain control. (Vid2) She learns the r...ight answer is a different one than her natural tendency. (Vid3) Look at this 2 yr old think! Chai is fully engaged in her lesson, participating and looking for the right answer. (Vid4) Young Chai figures things out nicely and translation under saddle will eliminate the pulling and fighting that would occur without addressing this in her foundational training. PM us for starting, training of horse or horse/rider combination or to smooth out some kinks to advance your equine partnership. See more

Great day for a trail ride with pony pals! @ilovefrozenchocolatemonkeys @jenwirun #strideview

An interesting read from Alberta Bits magazine on the building blocks to the ever-elusive topline .

At least the excitement > fear... most of the time

Exciting news!!! Our "Train & Go" Series opens back up this Monday, July 20 - July 31 ........2 Options for bookings............ Field of Dreams Grass Ring /... Jumper & Hunter Course Norquay Jumper Sand Ring also available Go to rmsj.ca to our Tournament page and click on the "Train & Go" image for bookings and scheduling Stayed tuned for our August Show Schedule

Prize list has been released for the Amberlea Meadows Restart Summer Show, July 22-26! Entries close July 15th... can't wait to see you all there! http://www.amberleameadows.com/horse_shows/Horse_Shows.htm (Make sure you're as excited/proud as Hemi & I in this picture for winning 4th place! )

Gorgeous shot of Tofino WF taken by @jenwirun #strideview

Happy Canada Day !!! We are so excited to learn that @equestrian_can is now allowing shows and events to start running as normal (ish). Can’t wait to get back in the ring - see you all there! #proudcanadian #strideview

Keep that calendar date saved (July 16-19) - we've got good news on the way regarding the Edmonton Classic. We're finalizing details and approvals and will share more soon!

This is the cutest video of baby ‘try’ that you will see all day . Tofino made it through her first show ever! Super proud of her, blips and all. #strideview

Some last minute show prep for Tofino’s first time out! #strideview

Happened upon this diagram/explanation today, and it is pure gold. This is a very hard skill to teach others, but here you can see exactly how small changes in the rider’s body can make the difference between a stiff horse with incorrect movement, and a fluid horse with correct movement. True self-carriage of the horse is hard to achieve, but when done correct the rider will be rewarded with a buttery soft contact through the bridle, and the horse will exhibit fluid movement... through the neck, back and legs. This correctness is also very important to the horse’s muscles. Incorrect bending, as shown in the diagram, will activate the wrong muscles, creating tension resulting in a sore back, stiff neck, and hard mouth. The mistake is then often made to ‘bit up’ the horse to try to regain control and flexion. This is a snowball effect. Instead, go back to basics - master the lateral flexion! (I wish I could give credit where due to the author, but I can’t find the original source other than the chapter title, Communication Lines: The Anatomy of the Aids.) #strideview

Sunset views #strideview

Flying baby Tof #strideview

Mark your calendars for the Gorsline Stables Fall Classic tentatively scheduled for September 12/13, 2020! Covid-19 protocol and more details to come! We can’t wait to see everyone

#noscopenohope for Tofino at Junar Farm #strideview

Starting to look like a grown up #strideview #iberianwarmblood #lusitano #canadianwarmblood

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My 2yo, Chai, likes to come and visit when I’m riding in the outdoor arena. Hopefully her curiosity will lend itself to some great training and work ethic in her future! #mareproblems #horsemom #strideview

This is a good friend of mine looking for a horse to spoil!

First trail ride of the season and we all survived #strideview Julie Van Rooyen

Spring has sprung, and summer is finally on the way! This means lush green grass that looks delicious, but can have serious negative effects on your horse or pony when consumed in high amounts... We're talking Laminitis, Founder, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and Hindgut Acidosis. Why? It has to do with the high sugars found in the young lush grasses. Laminitis and Founder are conditions that result from high sugar intakes affecting the delicate laminae in the hoof. The lami...nae are soft tissue attaching the coffin bone to the hoof capsule. When they inflame and become damaged, they can detach and the coffin bone is free to rotate or sink within the hoof. This can be detrimental to your equine and should be treated ASAP by an Equine Veterinarian. Initial signs that your equine may be suffering from laminitis include stiffness during movement, lying down more frequently, high body condition score, and sensitive feet. Horses that have Equine Metabolic Syndrome or Cushings can be predisposed to laminitis, so talk to your vet and make a plan! Equine Metabolic Sydrome is an intolerance to sugars due to insulin dysregulation. This increases the risk of painful laminitis in horses, ponies and donkeys, especially when kept on grazing pastures. EMS can develop in any equine, from ages 5-16 yrs old. Affected equines typically present with increased body condition scores, fat deposits on the crest of the neck, ribs, topline and tail head. Pony breeds and donkeys are the most susceptible, so keep an eye on your critters! Hindgut Acidosis is essentially digestive upset that can lead to more serious problems like colic. The high sugars enter the hindgut and feed gas-producing bacteria which then lowers the pH of the gut. This disrupts the horse's normal digestion of fibrous forage. The result is digestive upset, gas, changes in fecal consistency, and abdominal discomfort. These symptoms may seem relatively mild, but a horse's digestive system is very delicate, and these disruptions can easily lead to colic when left unchecked. So what can we do to avoid these sugary issues? Restrict spring pasture grazing until the grass matures and the sugar levels decrease. Avoid grazing in the AM as sugar levels are higher during this time. Add a pre/probiotic to your horse's feed to encourage healthy gut activity. Treat these conditions seriously with the help of your equine vet, and DO NOT WAIT. We all want our horses to be healthy and happy, even if that means restricting them from eating their most favorite things! --------------------------------------------------- Sources: https://franklinvets.co.nz/2019/10/16/dangers-spring-grass/ https://franklinvets.co.nz/2018/10/17/laminitis-danger-time/ https://www.merckvetmanual.com//overview-of-equine-metabol

Horse friends. I am looking for what might be impossible but here goes. I am looking for a horse my kids can ride on trail rides, learn to canter, pop over smal...l jumps. Something that is looking to live out his/her life being spoiled rotten and loved like crazy at our house. Would need this horse to come live here starting May 29th to live with Asiah's baby, Meadow. Looking for free or very, very cheap. Someone that needs a great retirement home? let me know if anyone knows of anything! thanks! See more

Happy Mother’s Day to all the horse show and barn Moms out there, we may not express our appreciation for you enough during the moment (as we are usually bouncing - or trembling - with nerves and excitement), but we as equestrians truly wouldn’t be where we are without you! My Mom, Marcy Speers, deserves a special place in heaven for the amount of times she’s tacked and untacked, walked my horse during the coursewalk, videoed in the pouring rain, corked in a dark stall, loaded dirty shavings bags, mucked endless stalls, trailered at the crack of dawn, ran back to the barn for that one thing I forgot to bring to the ring, all the while supporting me in my efforts to become a better equestrian. Thank you to the best horse show mom ever .

A timely write up by Dr. Emily Graham of Westhills Equine Veterinary Services! Take your mind off the current state of the world by reading up on some diseases we can help control.http://www.theyegequestrian.com/everything-you-need-and-want-to-know-about-spring-vaccinations-in-horses-dr-emily-graham/

Junar Farm has 2-3 spots in our outdoor gelding pen coming open this spring. We are primarily an English riding facility catering to hunter/jumper and dressage... disciplines. We have a heated barn, 80' by 180' heated indoor arena with newly installed ReitenRight footing. Our outdoor sand arena is 115' by 235'. Our outdoor group pens come with shelters, automatic heated waterer and free choice slow feed hay net poly ring feeders. We are located in Acheson, AB between Spruce Grove and Edmonton. Outdoor Group Board is $425/month plus GST. Please PM for more info and details. See more

While chilling at home this Saturday night social/physical distancing (and avoiding house chores*), I made some storytimes on the amazing horses in my life - past, present & future. {Quest, Izzy, Hemi, Chai, Tofino} *Side note: is anyone else OCD about their horse stuff, but a terrible mess maker in your home/car? Me in a nutshell .

Throwback to when these two creatures were just babies . Baby Tofino and Baby Chai. Just the cutest little munchkins! #strideview #furbabies

My good friend is back in Edmonton and ready to treat your equine partners!

For my fellow riders in need of a great physiotherapist, check out Kelsey Brooks at Boost Physical Therapy. She is an equestrian herself and understands our horse-induced brokenness! New office located right by Greenhawk www.boostpt.ca

Progress! Tofino is learning how to confidently canter a couple jumps in a row while maintaining a rhythmical and balanced stride. Starting to program the 'woah' and 'go' buttons needed for a successful jump . #strideview

Happy Valentine's Day! Shmoo conquered her fears today and figured out how to canter this baby oxer without jumping higher than the standards #myvalentine #strideview

My sweet little baby Chai is growing! Approaching 2 yrs old . Can't wait to be able to ride her one day! #strideview #iberianwarmblood

Booking Equine Sport Therapy sessions for February! $120 Equine Massage & Chiro (VR) $80 Equine Massage $80 Equine Chiro (VR)... (+ Travel fee - quoted at booking)

My "welcome home" from Tofino #strideview

If I had to pick the biggest single training mistake that I made, year in, year out, the one thing I would do far differently if I had a "do-over" button, it w...ould be that I expected too much on any given day, and kept asking, instead of getting even a mild "sort of OK," and ending on that. I would totally recalibrate my definition of "good enough." It took me too long to realize a simple truth----That on no given day is a horse going to improve much or learn much, but on any given day bad training can create great and sometimes lasting damage. And, yes, I had heard all the right words and slogans, (Abuse begins where knowledge ends, etc.) and paid lip service to them, but I did not do it right. Even now, when I am far more aware, I have to be super vigilant about getting that little glimmer, coming back to a walk, loosening the reins, and saying "thank you for today---" It is SO easy to feel "resistance" as a challenge to be met, rather than understanding it is a horse's only way of looking for a way out of of something hard, stressful, not understood or causing discomfort, fatigue, or anxiety.

A very timely post for the impending weather We have our first guest writer on the blog, Dr. Emily Graham of Westhills Equine Veterinary Services! Take a peek at these winter horse care considerations!

Purchase a pair of these riding socks to help raise $ to fight the fires in AUS! All proceeds go in support. https://dreamersnschemers.com//equine-warriors-society-soc

An experiment. Put on a shoe that has a snug fit just in and around the toes. Now, insert a thick, full length insole and put the shoe back on and proceed to wa...nder around at different speeds for an hour. Chances are you will have the following, but not only in your foot. These symptoms would be felt all the way up your leg, possibly in the hips, back and even shoulders and neck. -Soreness -Cramped toes -Blisters -Numbness in the toes -Rubs -Stiffness -Reduced flexibility/mobility -Reduced balance -Altered gait Now to put this into perspective - that shoe and insole consists of relatively soft materials: leather, fabric, rubber, flexible plastic and yet it still caused a number of issues. A saddle on the other hand, is made of wood, metal, hard plastic covered in leather and padded with either a thin layer of foam, or non-supported wool flocking. It does not flex or bend to fit the horse, which is why saddles must BE fitted to the horse. Even then, a fitted saddle can be made to not fit with improper saddle pads and other accessories placed underneath as quick fixes (and usually attempting to fix the symptom, not the actual root cause of the issue). Too often riders will throw on a foam pad, gel pads, half pads, risers, shims, etc without actually understanding where and why the saddle doesn't fit, as well as how it should actually fit, compounding the problems and causing more if not worse fit issues in the long run. Adding these to a saddle that already doesn't fit to begin with, and you're heading towards a world of problems that, if you're unfamiliar with equine behavior and treat all unwanted behaviors as naughtiness rather than pain reactions, will lead to the very quick breakdown of your equine partner. Stop and think. Don't just follow what you see friends and other riders doing, they are not you and their horse is not your horse. Without considering the anatomically and biomechanically correct fit of a saddle, you will never fix saddle related issues. You will mask issues, create new issues that may, in the short term seem like the horse is going better only because he's now focused on a new, worse pain. And while having a saddle fitter come out is important, so is taking the time to learn what constitutes correct fit. This is not to say you must train to be a fitter, but at the very least understand where the saddle must and must not sit, and more importantly, WHY. For those who use shims in pads, how often do you finish riding your horse and your saddle pad is in the EXACT same spot that it was in when you first tacked up? Saddle pads move, meaning shims move, meaning the placement you're after isn't achieved during the ride due to this movement, meaning you've altered the fit of the saddle in non-target areas. Can shims be used short term until a more suitable saddle is found? Yes, but the key word is SHORT. A saddle pad is meant to protect the saddle from sweat and add a thin layer of padding, it is NOT meant to make a saddle fit.

Tofino's first triple combination under saddle #strideview Junar Farm