Heart of Gold Training

09/11/2026

Would there be any interest in a Halloween Day Camp? It would be on Monday, October 12th.

09/10/2026

09/02/2026

“Let’s just say it out loud: the horse world has a gatekeeping problem.

If you do things your way, you’re “doing it wrong.”
If you charge for your time, knowledge, or experience, you’re “only in it for the money.”
Feed alfalfa? People say you’re asking for colic.
Feed coastal? You’re starving them.
Barefoot? You’re irresponsible.
Shoes? You’re cruel.

The reality is this: too many horse people are more interested in judging each other than helping each other.

We all say we love horses, but sometimes we forget to show that same love to the people who are out here doing their best to care for them.

There is more than one right way to raise, train, ride, feed, and manage horses.

Some horses live in pastures.
Some live in stalls.
Some get regular bodywork and chiropractic.
Some get turnout and a salt lick.
Some horses trail ride barefoot and happy.
Others are shod, clipped, and compete at high levels.
They are all valid. They are all deserving of good care.

And so are the people who love them.

Let’s normalize asking questions instead of shaming people for doing things differently.
Let’s support the quiet, hardworking horse owners instead of criticizing them behind their backs.
Let’s stop assuming “our way” is the only way.

Because at the end of the day, horses don’t care about your Facebook opinion.
They care about consistent hands, kind treatment, good feed, and someone who shows up.

Train your horse. Ride your horse. Love your horse.
And let other people do the same.

The goal is better horses — not bigger egos.”
-unknown author

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08/28/2026

Stuck inside during a storm? So is everyone else in the barn! Tell us your go-to rainy day barn routine below.

08/28/2026

Ponies at the end of the rainbow❤️🌈

08/26/2026

Wylie playing with his new toy🤣 He is Freddy's younger half brother. They both love toys lol Silver Springs Equestrian Center

08/26/2026

If they can’t walk and steer, they can’t trot and steer.
If they can’t balance at the trot, they aren’t ready to canter.
If they can’t go catch their own horse, groom it, tack it up and take responsibility for it, how are they supposed to lead that horse from the saddle?

Going faster does not equal getting better. Strapping your kid to a horse and sending them into the arena isn’t making them better, it’s setting them up to get hurt.

You might think watching your kid walk circles isn’t exciting. You might think they should be cantering, jumping “doing more.”

But sometimes they’re simply not ready.

And respectfully — that’s why you hired an instructor. Because knowing how and when to progress a rider is our job.

We aren’t holding your kid back. We’re building the foundation that keeps them safe and makes them GOOD.

- Author Unknown

08/21/2026

Being watched in the morning ❤️ Kelce is in the closer horse. Then Crystal, Ziggy, Willow and Nova starving or so they think lol

08/13/2026

So excited for the new flyers for the barn! They all turned out great. We have so many fun things going on and new events coming soon too!

Parent's night out events are in the making! 🐴🐎

Would anyone be interested in a fun Halloween Event? 🎃👻