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Stonehill Ranch

Stonehill Ranch is a western boarding, lesson, and training barn. We specialize in barrel training.

05/04/2026

Join us for our Horse Camp this summer, tons of fun!!🐴

04/20/2026

I am a lesson horse.🐴

I am a horse that isn’t as recognized as the top hunter jumpers, the best western pleasure horse, or the 1D barrel horse.

❤I am a lesson horse.

I am the backbone of the foundation to do all of those things.

I am a lesson horse.🐎

I am not loved by one person. I am loved by several people. I don’t have my person, I have my people.

I am a lesson horse.

🌟I will teach your child and yourself more than just to ride. I will bring your child out of their shell. I will teach your child about life. I will be yours and their shoulder to cry on.

I am a lesson horse.🐎

I will bring my family the joy of teaching kids. I will bring my families business growth. 🌸I am so loved by my family, even if they don’t express it everyday. My family allows others to show me love and enjoy me.

I am a lesson horse.🐴

At the end of your child’s journey on a lesson horse, they will out grow me. They will find one that jumps higher, a horse that is show quality, a horse much faster than me. ❤But, I will never outgrow being a lesson horse.

🐎I will be the one that loved your child and helped your child grow into the rider and person they are.

I am a lesson horse.

At the end of my time as a lesson horse; I will be covered in grey hair. Each grey hair came from each hour I spent as a lesson horse. I will be in a field of green grass, I will be taken care of as I was when I was a lesson horse.🌟 I will watch your child from across the pasture love her new horse. But, I will love your child more than any horse can.

🌸I will be the backbone of the business, the family, and your child. Don’t forget about me, I am a lesson horse.🐴

04/15/2026

“Little” brother and “Big sister”
Dunkin~ Hopes Smokin Guy
Fina~ Hope This Fame Fires

04/11/2026

The boys have been working hard getting in shape for the 2026 season💪. Winter break did them a little too good!
🌟JJ Mister Woodchip
🌟Hopes Smokin Guy
🌟KN Big Time Fabulous

02/10/2026

Everybody knows about diagonals, right? However, not long ago I was talking with a riding instructor who had shown a fair amount including as a member of a college equestrian team. The subject of diagonals came up, and I could tell she didn't understand why we rise when posting the trot in a bend on the forward reach of the outside diagonal.

I explained why and her response was that no one had ever taught her. Now she is teaching diagonals to the next generation without giving a reason why we rise on the outside diagonal except that it's what judges want.

The reason why we rise on the outside diagonal is based in the fact that in a bend the inside diagonal is shorter than the outside diagonal. In the image below the right diagonal is shown as being shorter than the left diagonal. We want to rise on the outside diagonal to free up the horse's outside reach that is longer than the inside reach that is somewhat "compressed" in the bend.

Additionally, by rising on the outside diagonal, when we straighten our knees, our body moves somewhat forward as well as upward. This lightens and evens the stride as a result of our body mass being slightly forward. When we sit the trot with a trained horse the push is more from their hind than any pull forward with their shoulders. Therefore, when we post the push from the hind becomes less intense and freer.

Lastly, there is another reason for posting on one diagonal instead of the other, and it is when the horse is going straight at the trot and when the diagonals are of equal length. Can you guess why?

The lengths of US Cavalry mounted marches were limited by regulations. A standard distance was 25 miles per day and for a forced march the limit was 75 miles. If the Cavalry Troopers posted always on one diagonal, their horses would develop their muscles unevenly. To prevent this the Troop was required to periodically change diagonals all together on command. The Troop leader would count off a number of strides, I have read 50, and then tell the troop to change. I know very little about endurance riding, but I suspect that they follow this same principle as the Army did.

If you like this kind of nerdy explanation posts, I wrote another last week you might have missed. Don't forget to follow the page and like the posts.www.facebook.com/BobWoodHorsesForLife/posts/pfbid049L8fNorrToUtnH3RUXCCi1YxnF7EvaB1nVuy3gzRCcF7KLMdork4sNooTxbYe2hl

01/26/2026

It may be cold and snowy but it’s still a Monday and time for these guys to go to work! Everyone was so happy to get out to the field!❄️🐴🥶

01/25/2026

Everyone is enjoying breakfast, stalls cleaned, fresh water, and cozy for the snowstorm🐴❄️🥶

01/24/2026

We currently have one training spot available for February and one spot for March. Feel free to reach out with any questions let’s get those horses ready for the 2026 season!

01/21/2026

Miss Rosie spent some time with me last week for a tune up. So excited for her future helping her little girl achieve her horse dreams! Her rider has came for lessons with me since she was 3! It has been so fun watching her grow both as a person and a rider. Such a rewarding job I have!❤️

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White, PA
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