Wyldridge Ranch

Rosie and Reno ❤️

These two lovely mares are on loan from Dominic Good and Judi Watt for use in our lesson program and I'm endlessly grateful to be trusted with such sweet, safe mares for my students.

Bacardi 💜

I can count on less than one hand the number of horses that I've specifically chosen to be mine. The number of horses that have become mine by... other means... have been plenty.

This big boy is one of the horses in the latter category.

Our farm isn't a rescue and I'm certainly not very good at re-sale. But horses who need rest, rehab and repurpase often find their way here.

The name WyldRidge was created with a lot of meaning behind it and the capital R stands for part of who we are and how we value every horse that crosses our path💜

Never had a horse I wouldn't share ❤️
This summer Rum joined in the lesson horse rotation and he's been loving the extra attention!

💛I’m Going to Let Your Child Struggle 💛

When your child comes for lessons with me, I’m going to let them struggle sometimes.

They may have never fastened a buckle on a piece of tack. A saddle might be heavy and awkward. Their lead rope may be a tangled mess. And something that would take me ten seconds might take them five minutes.

I’m not going to immediately step in and do it for them. *Unless its a safety issue.*

Because someday, I want your child to walk into the barn, catch their own horse, tack up, and head out feeling completely confident in their own abilities.

Why?

Because they’re learning that they can do hard things.

So yes, I’ll help when something is beyond a child's physical ability. I’ll encourage, demonstrate, and keep them safe.

But when they *can* do it? I’m going to give them the time to fumble with the buckle. Untangle the rope. Try again. And figure it out.

Parents, I know watching that can be hard. You’ll want to jump in and make it easier.

But sometimes the greatest gift we can give a child is not making the hard thing easier.

It’s standing beside them long enough for them to discover:

“I can do this myself.”

💙 ~Abbie

There are (gasp!) Only three weekends left before we head back to school😳

So this next sessions are open to anyone! New OR returning students, young, old or older.

August 22, 29 & Sept 5 and/or Sept 12, 19 &26

$150 per 3 lesson package.

DM for registration info.

Dinner with the girls ❤️ (who must never have plates further than 3 feet apart)

Dominic Good Judi Watt

Red has decided to upgrade from his pony condo to the mansion next door 👑

Another session of intro to riding starts August 2!

Three lesson series, open to ages 6+. No prior horse experience necessary.

$150

DM for registration info 🥳