Round The Bend Farm

07/08/2021

06/19/2021

It’s been a busy year thus far! Horse shows, lessons and more! 2021 has been wide open. The excitement is real!
Knee Deep and Lovin’ It!

11/04/2020

Horse or human? 😂
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10/27/2020

It’s okay to not compete.

I have a student that only rides her horse at the walk. In her lessons, we work on accurate figures, correctly sized circles, body position and lateral work. We talk about terminology, arena rules, the history of dressage and more.

I have a student that never canters. We work on transitions, geometry, suppleness and more. We have lunge line lesson days where we focus on rider balance and exercises.

I have a student that has no desire to compete. We work on correct basics, different movements, work over ground poles and more. We practice dressage tests as a way to mark progress and to set goals.

Other riders ask these students… Why don’t you trot? Why don’t you canter? When is your next show? All of these are valid questions and I believe it’s important to challenge yourself, to push yourself outside of your comfort zone to learn more and become a better rider.

However.

There is beauty and value in simplicity. If you find peace, happiness and fulfillment in only walking or only brushing your horse right now, that is okay. Give yourself permission without feeling guilty or bad for not doing what other equestrians are doing. You can do those other things, if you want, when you are ready. Everyone has their own individual journey to follow, their own thoughts, feelings, reasons, insecurities and desires and that is okay.

📸: Cassidy Brooke Photography

09/10/2020

It’s just beautiful when a youngster has the passion, and wants to learn about it. It’s what motivates me. Welcome to the farm , Anna!
Knee Deep and Lovin’ It

04/06/2020

Through the craziness of the pandemic, we’re keeping our hands washed (required upon arrival here) , and keeping the distance rule, etc.... but still enjoy the horses and weather!
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02/08/2020

Rest In Peace, our precious Farm Dog 💙
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01/01/2020

Wishing all of our friends, kids and parents a very Happy New Year! A few pictures from 2019.
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Every day that one can enjoy the horses, no matter what the task or the weather might be, the reward is ones own.
Everyone captures it in a way unique to ones soul

12/25/2019

We wish you all a joyous Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for a wonderful 2019!

11/04/2019

It’s “No Stirrup November “! Sandie Leon has a good start yesterday and today (yes, she’s sore 😉) Let’s do this!
Knee Deep and Lovin It!