Tahira Mar Equestrian

09/09/2026

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09/08/2026

Everyone wish Little One-Channey-Chandler-HoneyBunch-and 13 other names we call her, a Happy One year here!

Everyone that comes here knows her, whether you are a boarder, lessoner, or just visiting for a weekend clinic! She makes sure everyone knows who she is😁💕

09/05/2026

The look he gives me when we have to leave the beach😓

He ALWAYS refuses to turn away from the beach to head back. He does argue, his NOs are loud (body language), and he pouts. Like literally.

When we have more time to spare, I honor that. But sometimes, I do have to pull him away.

He only does this at the beach. Maybe he was a dolphin before? Maybe he just loves the fresh ocean breeze?

But deep down, it hurts that I cannot give him what he wants……
He wants to be left to his own devices on a beach. 🤣

So I tell him Every-time when we leave, one day if I ever get the money, I will buy him his own beach he can live on.

If you feel inclined to sponsor Indy’s dream, DM me for my Venmo🤣

Until then, we are so lucky to be only 45 min from the beach so I bring him as often as I can:)

foryou

09/04/2026

Indy always seems to make me laugh. He does things on his timing and I just pick my battles 😅

09/03/2026

Out of sight, out of mind… until there’s a problem.
This 2-year-old is a perfect example of why routine dental examinations are so important in young horses. Significant dental abnormalities can develop long before we see obvious signs of discomfort or poor performance.
From 2–5 years of age, we strongly recommend having your horse’s mouth examined every 6 months. Early detection and intervention can make a tremendous difference in their long-term comfort, health, and performance.
You can’t fix what you don’t know is there!

805-549-9115 to schedule!

09/03/2026

Early bird special pricing ends this Saturday!!

Q: What actually is this?
A 2-day advanced rider training. You'll learn simple techniques that build the strength, balance, and body awareness to keep you in the saddle for a long time (in years and hours!)

Q: What will I learn?
How to ride for longer without paying for it the next day. Fewer aches, less back, knee, or ankle pain when you ride. Better balance in and out of the saddle. And a short daily routine that's yours to keep for life

Q: I ride [insert your discipline] — is this for me?
Yes. This works underneath every discipline, because it's about working with *your* body and nervous system, not a riding style. All disciplines, all experience levels welcome.

Q: Do I need to be fit or flexible?
Nope. Everything is gentle, do-anywhere, and designed for your body.

Q: Who's teaching?
Molly Pearson: Mongol Derby and Tevis finisher, apprenticed under Warwick Schiller. Her work blends applied neurology, biomechanics, and nervous-system training into simple skills any rider can use.

Q: How do I save my spot?
Early bird is $250 through Sept 5. After that it’s $295. Message me or venmo to save your spot
📅 Sept 19–20 · 10am–3pm each day
📍 Tahira Mar Equestrian, San Miguel
💳 Register & pay: Venmo

❓ Questions: 650-255-5576 · [email protected]
This is about being your best self for your horses — for the long haul. 💛

09/03/2026

Hoping to have David back for a clinic next year🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽☺️ stay tuned!

Owners are often told they shouldn't be responsible for their horse's hoofcare. That owners learning to trim is irresponsible, and their standard of work will not be as good as professional farriers or trimmers. What we have learned in Hoof Builders is that the reality is often the opposite. Owners come to us because they have run out of options, their horse isn't thriving (sometimes they are only barely surviving), and they want to see if they can do it themselves. Nothing about the journey they undertake is easy, but that doesn't mean they can't be successful.

We don't believe in gatekeeping knowledge, using fancy terminology for the sake of looking smart, or insisting on having a huge range of expensive tools and equipment. The only minimum requirements for Hoof Building are a rasp and a loop knife, the physical ability to pick up and hold a hoof, and the willingness to struggle through learning something new.

This is an excerpt from some feedback given by David in our Hoof Builders Facebook group:

“Struggling is a good word for trimming horses' feet. I do a lot of that myself. Some horses stand nice and have difficult feet, some have easy feet but don’t stand good, and some don’t stand good and have difficult feet.

Learning to trim properly is challenging. Especially the frogs. Personally, I think that’s why so many horses have hoof problems. A lot of professionals are having the same problems.

I have the most success making trimming easier for someone when I can show them how to hold the foot and use the tools in person. That’s how I learn best too.

In the meantime, just pick one foot to trim. Don’t think about the other three or make it a project to get a horse trimmed.

Get a brand new rasp and sharpen your knife really good.

Go out to your horse and clear your mind.

Picture the back of the frog and how you’re going to smooth those dead lumps off with the rough side of your rasp. Then take a few light strokes to get the rasp flowing and gradually press harder as you feel you’re in a rhythm. Finish with the fine side. Don’t forget to breathe or your strokes get short and choppy.

If you start to struggle, put the foot down and pet the horse. When you’re ready again, pick up the foot and do some more. When you get that done, put the foot down and pet the horse.

If you’re still in the mood, then pick the foot back up and smooth down the inside edges of the central sulcus the same way.

Do another foot the next day.

It’ll all come together over time."

08/31/2026

Brandon and I have found a big love for camping with the horses and friends!

We brought Indy, Phoebe, and Terra. We had a good friend come out and ride one of them Friday and Saturday and another friend on Sunday. All horses camped really well and seem to love their jobs.

It was a nice change not to lead the pack. For those who don’t know, Indy HAS to be in the front or it’s not the best time (for me). It’s something we have worked on, but this horse has my number and personally I’m okay with letting him lead if that’s where he enjoys life most. So I got to be caboose with Terra💕

I am not a hiker, so I love experiencing beautiful nature on horseback especially with like minded friends!