Mastering Emotional Regulation for Effective Horse Riding She pursed her lips and held her breath, then her horse spooked. This is a common reaction while riding. Horses have an amazing sense of feeling our nervous systems. As a trainer, I can tell you to "relax", but it is the rider that will need to do the real work. Learning how to breathe properly, recognizing when you are dysregulated, and adjusting your emotions to return to your authentic self is an incredible tool for

Begin each day with gratitude. Let me capitalize that GRATITUDE! Starting a 28 day challenge of 'writing out 10 things I am grateful for and why' seemed difficult in the beginning. Each day I come up with 10 NEW things, or people that I am thankful for and why. Then I reread the list and say a heartful Thank You after each one. I am on day 20 of the challenge and already see a shift in attitude! In the freezing weather yesterday, I tripped over a cord on the ground while car

Visiting Kruger's Christmas Tree Farm was more than just a casual trip for me. It was a chance to see my daughter in her element, working hard and earning respect from everyone around her. What struck me most was how often people described her as a hard worker. Hearing that from multiple generations of the farm's owners filled me with pride. It was clear that Meredith’s dedication and positive attitude made a real difference in this family-run business. Each time I responded,

Blisters, sore feet, sore legs, and not to mention pure exhaustion, these are the consequences of shoes that do not fit us correctly. I would like to correlate the same scenario with horses and saddles. When a saddle presses against a horses scapula or pinches the trepezius muscule, they too will suffer pain which often goes undetermined until it is too late. I know a little about saddle fitting, but I am not an expert. Also, just like you didn't buy one pair of shoes to last

Out of ideas what to give that special granddaughter for Christmas? Experiences is a great gift! Our Holiday special is one private lesson with Cheri the owner/head trainer at Pine Lake Pastures and one lesson with a Junior Trainer. Two lessons for $100. Riding lessons teach more than how to ride a horse. We teach how to self regulate, breath and learn communication with animals and humans. This farm is more than a riding academy; this is training for leadership in life. Give

I am grateful for this past summer of training students and horses and the opportunity to share in their successful show season! Thank you to all the parents that allowed their children to participate in the shows. It was a lot of 4am alarm clocks! This Saturday, Oct 25, we invite our PLP families to join us at St Croix Saddlery as we celebrate the end of another successful show season. Scoring over the entire season the top six horses and riders are labeled FINALISTS with 1s

Pine Lake Pastures is creating a new opportunity for your horse loving child(ren) this summer. Limit 2 per day. If your child shouts,...

Pine Lake Pastures has an new 3 day full day camp July 23-25. This full day camp will be an easy going adventure with horses. Learn the...

Dear Parents, Over the ❄️ winter, I noticed a trend that I would like to share with you. This is a valuable lesson for us parents(me...

It is time to set our vision for 2025! Every year, parents and students gather around the farm kitchen table to create a dream board of...

Join us this weekend at the farm, for our year end fundraising show. Saturday is the game show which begins at 2pm. Sunday is the...

We have our October two day show on Oct 12-13. Saturday afternoon is gaming! We have 11 events to show in that afternoon. Sunday AM is...

We have a winter lease and lesson special! The package includes a 6 month lease and 1 lesson a week during the lease, plus for lease...

Are you thinking of purchasing a horse, or have already bought one and feel like there is so much to know? We are offering some classes...

We have 2 spots available to attend the game show this Friday in Eau Claire. Anyone want to join us?

THIS Friday, Aug 16th is game night starts at 5pm. Haul in is welcome to be apart of the show. Negative coggins is needed. Entry fee:...

Last fall, Xcel Energy employees spent a day volunteering here at the farm in honor of Promise Kept Therapeutic Riding Center. Promise...

"Why won't this horse.. . ? " Turn, stop, stay on the rail... you name it- it's been asked. Now, it's my turn to ask riders- "what could...

This past weekend, our barn attended our first away show at Carriage House Farms in Hugo MN. Embry Maher on her horse Penny, Brynley Bos...

Join us for gaming fun this Friday!