SOAR with Horses

06/05/2026

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Are your good intentions of wanting to keep your student safe...unintentionally hurting your lesson horse?

Over-tightening the girth or cinch might feel like the safer choice, but it can lead to nerve damage, bad behaviors, restricted breathing, and even collapse. As instructors, our goal is tack that’s appropriately secure...not excessively tight “just in case.”

BOTH overly loose and overly tight girths and cinches have risks...but we often don't talk about the risks of overtightening.

Appropriate tightness keeps students safe and horses comfortable. Over AND under tightening is risky...not safe.

Strive for correct tightness, not overcorrection at either end of the spectrum of girth and cinch tightness.

06/02/2026

Trip to Mystic Meadows Farm June 12th 10:00 - 11:00 am weather permitting to learn about the beautiful Rocky Mountain Horses!

1205 Damsontown Rd
Queen Anne, MD

06/01/2026

COAT DEFENSE® FIELD COAT - 10oz, our new sunblock and multipurpose remedy for horses! This formula not only protects against the sun, but also creates a bacteria- and fungus-free environment—supporting quick healing of nicks and cuts while restoring moisture-starved skin to healthy condition. Whe...

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

It was a nice afternoon for these animal lovers to learn about goats, peafowl, rabbits, chickens and cows! And they were really listening because when they were quizzed at the end they all were spot on with their answers!!

05/27/2026

Today's Ag for Passive Income focused on companion plants. We learned that Marigolds are often planted along gardens and among certain vegetable and herb plants to keep unwanted insects and pests away. We used Miracle Grow Garden soil and filled our planters. Next we explored the color and shape of the Marigold seeds then planted two different types of marigolds. We learned that the seeds need sun, warmth and water to grow. Last we reviewed the plants or herbs we chose last week and received our first homework assignment: learn about their chosen plant and how to market it!

05/20/2026

Stay tuned! Our 4th year of offering a summer enrichment program "camp" for special needs adults will be announced soon!