Bearbower Versatility Horses

09/13/2026

SOLD!
2024 grade dun mare
14 hands

Fiona was started by us this spring and then turned out to grow some more this summer.

She loves attention, has a ton of personality and everyone just falls in love with her.
Fiona has about 30 days of riding. She was sold to an older gentleman this spring who now had to decide it was too difficult to still be doing all this horse stuff.

She has a little bit of s***k when lunged, but always rode super quietly for us. She trail rode well this spring and w/t/l in the arena, pivots and sidepasses (but needs finished). Fiona has been desensitized and gets along in a mixed herd.

She stalls well or can be turned out 24/7. Stands for the farrier and vet.

UTD on vaccines, coggins and had her teeth done this spring.

I could see her being a great 4-H project horse or maybe someone would even like to turn her into a little gaming horse.

Mid-four figures
Elgin, MN

09/13/2026

Lesson openings this week

Monday, 9/14 at 10AM and 5PM with Viviane

Wednesday, 9/16 at 10AM and 4PM with Viviane

Book online at www.bearbowerversatilityhorses.com

09/13/2026

We are so lucky ❤️

09/12/2026

So proud of our team for showing at the DW Productions show in Winona August 28-29!

Our W-T Juniors had great rides, placed in most classes and had the biggest class of the weekend!

Cash riding Smokes Gotta Gun
Jaxie riding DDD Star of Jupiter
Clara riding CP Heza Dun Sunstone

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Our W-T Intermediates showed some young horses to get some life experience under their belt. Both youngsters were super safe and sane all weekend and prove that they will be outstanding horses in the future.

Ady riding RI Red Intentions
Julia riding O'Malley

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Viviane's 3yo c**t Reed Del Rancho Pame won the belt buckle in the W-T Senior division!

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Our W-T Senior+ riders each had their debuts with their new horses. Both horses were wonderful for them and looked great, with many placings.

Michelle riding Rode Trip
Heather riding Oh Walla Nite

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Jackson competed in the Tiny Tot Ranch classes. He won lots of bubbles and toys, which was the whole reason he came 😅

Jackson riding Dun Shining Gun

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The Intermediate division was very competitive, and our girls showed their horses very well. Both girls placed well in all their classes.

Julia won Reserve Champion with Envy!
Ady rode Texas Barcee Buck

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Dun Shining Gun and Viviane won the belt buckle in the Senior division!

📸 JH Photography MN

09/11/2026

Jackson had a wild birthday ride at the horse show the other day 🤠🎂

So far in his life, he would always quit cooperating the second before the leadline class starts. Refuse to hold the reins, all the sudden he'd be hungry, tired, doesn't actually like horses anymore, you name the excuse 🤷🏼‍♀️

So this time I tried to be smart and bribed him with a toy. Told him if he holds the reins properly the entire class, he will get a bulldozer toy.
I was amazed at how well this trick worked, he was focused, steered, stopped, backed and rode Ziva forward like a big kid. So proud of him for doing all those things in front of a crowd 😍

The judge asked him questions and for a fist bump. He looked down at his hands back and forth, remembering how he'd only get a toy if he holds the reins for the whole class 😂 He didn't say anything, but his look to the judge was basically like "sorry ma'am, I really can't let go of these reins".

But I wasn't prepared for what came next - we were just waiting in the lineup and all the sudden Ziva shook because she was itchy. And Jackson just about fell off, but our velcro bands did their job and kept him on. This was the closest he's ever come to falling off, and Ziva is quite a bit bigger than his miniature horse Daisy.
So with a bright red head and some tears, he needed some hugs from Mama. Thanks to Dani Wilson he got back on for a picture and then got his toy and forgot all about it 🥳😅

And yes, the next day in the leadline class Ziva shook again 💀💀 But he wasn't phased that time

📸 JH Photography MN

08/28/2026

🎂🎈🎉

Happy Birthday to our favorite little cowboy! 🤠🥳

We can't believe you are 3 years old already 🥰
You brighten our days every single day and remind us all to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. You have the biggest heart for all our animals and love to help fix everything around the farm.

We love you so much, Jackson C**t! ❤️

08/21/2026

This big and handsome fella is enjoying his new saddle 😊

Zion has been fun to get started under saddle and we are excited that he'll be staying in the barn long-term!

08/21/2026

Sign up for our toddler barn program at www.bearbowerversatilityhorses.com

Tuesdays 10:30-11:30AM

The first time is 💥 FREE 💥
After that only 💲8

Our toddler program focuses on learning all about horse cares like feeding, grooming, cleaning, leading ponies etc.
And the kids also get a chance to get on a pony for a little ride!

Perfect way to introduce your child to horses, make some new friends and memories!

08/21/2026

This 👌 All day long.

💛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

08/18/2026

Jump, Julia! I mean Daisy 🤪