Sierra Corvin Equestrian

Sierra Corvin Equestrian Equine training and lessons in Fincastle, Va. We offer private lessons and equine training board for 30-90 days. Also providing schooling & tune ups.

Specializing in starting horses under saddle English/Western.

A hot but productive lesson with Zida and her girl, Marvel, this afternoon!đŸŒžđŸ„”and of course the assistant coach demanded ...
06/15/2026

A hot but productive lesson with Zida and her girl, Marvel, this afternoon!đŸŒžđŸ„”and of course the assistant coach demanded her turn to ride as well at the end😅the apple most definitely didn’t fall far from its treeđŸ˜‚đŸ€·đŸ»â€â™€ïž

06/12/2026

One of the hardest things to learn in horse training is that not every problem is a today problem.

Sometimes the horse needs another ride.

Sometimes they need another month.

Sometimes they need another year.

I think we get ourselves into trouble when we become convinced that every weakness, every hole, and every imperfect moment needs to be addressed today.

It is not possible to human whack-a-mole every issue all at once.

Things improve a little here and a little there, one issue at a time, as the horse gets stronger, more educated, and more confident.

Good training requires action, but it also requires restraint.

Working hard with this one😅she is hot hot HOT, but she’s learning to give in her withers and support with her core and h...
06/11/2026

Working hard with this one😅she is hot hot HOT, but she’s learning to give in her withers and support with her core and haunches!đŸ’ȘđŸŒ

06/09/2026

“How gentle does a horse have to be for you to get on it?!”
(This is a legitimate comment on our page)

When you see a trainer spending extra time on the ground or going through the basics remind yourself this:
Most Trainers are not training the horse to their own abilities, they are training them for the owner of the horse.
Our job is to ensure the horse is ready for its owner and the owner is ready for the horse.

For some reason many people find it envious to see someone get on one that really looks wild and cool but that is not what our job entails as trainers. Being sticky is a good skill to have but the likelihood of the clients possessing the same ability is slim and if they did the horse wouldn't be in training in most cases.
So the next time you see a trainer putting extra emphasis on the basics don't be so quick to judge thinking, “they must be scared of one that bucks” we are doing our best to keep the horse and the owner it is going home to as safe as possible.

06/08/2026

Good morning & happy Monday! ☀
Something that’s been on my mind lately is mindset.

I’ve noticed some people can find something wrong with every situation. The ground is too deep, the draw wasn’t fair, the weather isn’t right, the horse isn’t perfect, someone else got lucky. There will always be something to complain about if that’s what you’re looking for.

But the opposite is true too.
There is always something to be thankful for if that’s what you’re looking for.

The same situation can either become an excuse or an opportunity depending on how you choose to see it. The people who continue to grow, improve, and enjoy the journey aren’t usually the ones with the fewest problems
they’re the ones who refuse to let every problem become their focus.

Life, horses, and barrel racing will all hand you plenty of reasons to be frustrated. But they’ll also give you plenty of reasons to be grateful.

This week, try looking for the good. Look for the lesson. Look for the blessing.

Your mindset won’t change your circumstances overnight, but it will absolutely change how far you can go through them. ✹

“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—think about such things.” — Philippians 4:8 đŸ™đŸ€đŸŽ

06/08/2026

Using all your ring time ⏰

This weekend we took some horses to a schooling show.

Two words


Schooling. Show.

And if we’re being honest, the first word is the important one.

So when we had a baby horse, unbalanced, wrong-lead canter moment? I turned another circle.

When I finished my test? We had one more halt and a scratch at the top end of the ring by the judge’s booth.

Because we aren’t here for the Schooling Show Olympics.

We’re here to educate these amazing horses for all the bigger experiences still to come.

Someone told me recently, “You’re always succeeding when the goal is experience.”

I think that’s incredibly true!!

Don’t fret the little mistakes.

Your horse has no idea what the test actually was.

They don’t know where the circle was supposed to be.

They don’t know what the score ended up being.

You came here to practice, not to perform.

And if your horse leaves a little more confident, a little more educated, and a little more prepared for next time, I’d call that a pretty darn successful day.

Because these are the moments that add up so that someday, when we really are somewhere to perform instead of practice, we have this incredible bank of positive experiences to draw from.

06/02/2026

The Most Common Issue I See At Lessons

One of the most common problems I see at lessons isn’t a horse problem at all.

It’s riders trying to fix things before they understand why they’re happening.

A horse misses a turn and people immediately want a different bit.

A horse gets strong and they want more hardware.

A horse drops a shoulder and they start changing everything.

Most of the time the issue isn’t what happened.

It’s what happened three strides before it.

Good horsemanship is learning to identify causes instead of chasing symptoms.

The riders who improve the fastest aren’t necessarily the most talented. They’re the ones willing to slow down, ask questions, and understand the entire picture before making changes.

Quick fixes are attractive.

Correct fixes last longer.

What’s a problem you’ve spent more time fixing than you probably should have?

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Put a first ride on Spring this morning before work!đŸ€©She picked up ground driving like a champ, and handled weight over ...
06/02/2026

Put a first ride on Spring this morning before work!đŸ€©She picked up ground driving like a champ, and handled weight over her back like a pro. This morning she felt ready, so I swung a leg over and off we went to work on moving forward and steering off of leg pressure! We also worked on verbal whoa and standing quietly while mounted! A great and uneventful first rideđŸ„ł

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Lee Highway
Fincastle, VA
24090

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(540) 998-7800

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