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Catalira Equine, 190 Private Road 5415, Warren, TX (2026)

09/04/2026

Do you ever feel like there might be a better way?
We live in a day and age with such easy access to information that can help us better our horsemanship. (And thankfully most quality professionals today have muuuch better people skills lol).
So now is the time! YOUR time to be better!
Don’t let fear of rejection, judgement, or failure stop you from continuing to grow in your horsemanship.
Your horse deserves your willingness to learn.
And you deserve the opportunity to become the best horseman you’re capable of being. ❤️
Don’t settle for mediocre horsemanship just because it’s familiar.

09/03/2026

A rider becoming more confident. ❤️

Okay, let’s talk about riders. And riders getting more confident.

I have riders of ALLLL ages. Young and old, who have come to me with confidence issues, both known and unknown.

Young riders can understandably be intimidated by the size of a horse.

I’ve had little riders who were scared to pick up feet, scared to trot, or even cried when they first got on.

But with patience, understanding, and empowering coaching, I’ve watched them change.

-The little girl who was afraid to pick up feet is handling them on her own.

-The kid who was scared to trot is smiling as they trot around the arena.

-And the kid who was afraid to tell the horse what to do blossoms into a fair, confident, yet appropriately assertive young rider.

Then there are the older riders.

The ones who have experienced horrific falls. Serious injuries. The ones who want to ride again but have that little voice in the back of their head asking…

“What if it happens again?”

With patience, empowerment, and more in-depth explanations of the why behind what we’re doing, I’ve watched riders start cantering again.

Riding again.

Trusting themselves again.

And slowly replacing the “what if?” with the “what is.”

And then there are those in between.

The adults who are afraid they started too late. Who feel behind. Who wonder if they’ll ever be “good enough.” Who are learning that it’s never too late to start. That they have more power to influence their own bodies than they realized.

That they are capable of developing a connection with another living being that is completely different from anything else they’ve experienced.

And that sticking to a goal is worth it. Even when progress feels painfully slow. Because you aren’t behind if you’ve only just started.
You’re only behind if you never start.

And here’s something else I want riders to understand:
Confidence is not something you gain once and get to keep forever.
Things will knock your confidence down from time to time. And that’s ok. That’s normal. Not a failure.
Rebuilding confidence can take time.
And honestly? It can be frustrating.

But it is always worth it.

Because every time you rebuild, you have something you didn’t have before:
Proof that you can get through it.

It’s built with patience. Encouragement. Understanding. Presence. Education.

And a coach who doesn’t just tell you what to do but empowers you to understand, feel, and believe that you can do it.

That’s the kind of rider I want to help create. ❤️

09/02/2026

Is it really an attitude problem?

Sometimes what looks like a horse having an “attitude” is actually stress.

And sometimes, they aren’t even stressed by what’s happening right now.

They’re anticipating what’s coming next.

A horse who suddenly:

• Won’t stand still, fidgety or restless
• Becomes tense or reactive
• Stops listening
• Rushes through you
• Avoids something
• Gets resistant or frustrated
• Seems to “forget” what they already know
Starts a problematic or even dangerous behavior.

…may not be trying to give you a hard time.
They may be mentally overloaded, stressed, or anticipating a stressor.

And the more pressure we add, the more overwhelmed they can become.

Instead of immediately getting frustrated (although some disappointment is understandable) yelling, slapping, yanking, kicking, or being harsh with them

Try asking:

“Why”

Because behavior is information. Timing is a context clue. And their exact reaction to when they “think” they are in trouble could tell us how to better handle it.

And sometimes the best way to fix an “attitude problem” is to address the stress underneath it. Rule out the physical. And de-escalate the mental/emotional load.

That’s not making excuses for the horse. Or saying you shouldn’t correct them for dangerous behavior.

It’s understanding and learning that every situation has nuance to it. We shouldn’t necessarily push them through everything. Trust is built on being heard. And it goes both ways.

09/01/2026

Why rushing creates holes in training

What do these scenarios all have in common?

A teacher teaches a child how to add and then immediately gives them multiplication work. The child freezes up in confusion.

You’re training for a marathon. You start by running a few miles. After a few days, you decide to run a half marathon and end up with a tendon injury because your body wasn’t prepared for the sudden increase in workload.

A teenager is given the task of cleaning the bathroom each week. They want to get back to their video games, so they put very little effort into scrubbing the toilet. Over time, a stain develops.

……….They’re all examples of rushing and its consequences.

And horses are no different.

A horse who is still learning to walk and trot with balance is asked to canter with a rider.

A horse who is coming back into work has a few 20-minute rides and is then taken on a 3+ hour trail ride.

A horse walks off immediately after being mounted. The rider ignores it because they’re excited to get on with the ride.

None of these things necessarily look catastrophic in the moment.

The horse might canter.

The horse might make it through the trail ride.

The rider might still get a perfectly good ride after the horse walks off.

But here’s the problem:

Being able to DO something does not necessarily mean the horse is READY for it.

Training is cumulative.

Every skill should build upon the one before it.

Before asking a horse to canter in balance, they need the strength, coordination, balance to carry themselves appropriately through the walk and trot.

Before asking a horse returning to work to spend hours on a trail, their body needs time to develop the conditioning necessary for that workload.

And when a horse walks away from the mounting block, we shouldn’t simply accept it because we want to get on with the ride.

Because every time we move forward without adequately addressing something, we potentially leave a hole in the foundation.

And those holes have a tendency add up and to show up later.

Sometimes as resistance.
Sometimes as confusion.
Sometimes as compensation.
Sometimes as behavioral problems.
Sometimes as physical problems.

And sometimes as a horse who seems “difficult” when, in reality, we simply asked them to build the second story before the foundation was established.

That’s why I don’t believe good training is about seeing how quickly we can progress.

The goal isn’t to make training LOOK fast.
The goal is to make the training STICK in a safe and ethical way. It should look kind of boring if actually.

Slow isn’t failure.
Repetition isn’t stagnation.
Going back a step isn’t regression.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do in training is stay exactly where you are until the horse is genuinely ready for the next step.

Because I’d rather take the time to build a solid foundation now than spend twice as long trying to repair the holes later.

Build the foundation.
Then build higher.

That isn’t rushing.
It’s good training.

08/31/2026

Who is the Catalira lesson program for?

People of any age, discipline, or skill level.
With or without their own horse.

It’s for people who genuinely want to learn.

People who care about doing things well, not just doing them quickly.

People who want to show, people who never want to show, and everyone in between.

People who care more about the horse than the sport while understanding that horse welfare isn’t separate from performance and growth. It’s the foundation of both.

It’s for people who appreciate the quiet mornings spent training, the fun evenings gathered around the arena, and the community that comes from cheering each other on both in person and online.

People who want to take their riding seriously.

People who want to keep learning.

People who want to build something lasting.

If you’ve been waiting for a place where your goals, your standards, and your love for the horse all belong…

Maybe you’ve found it. 🤎

08/30/2026

WEAR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN. 🤎

Catalira has always been about more than horses.

It’s about believing there’s a better way to do things.

It’s about horsemanship with intention.
Partnership over ego.
Welfare before performance.
Excellence without sacrificing the horse along the way.

And now, you can wear a little piece of that philosophy wherever you go.

Whether you’re at the barn, at a show, running errands, or simply living your everyday life. Represent what you believe in.

Because Catalira isn’t just a place.

It’s a standard.
It’s a mindset.
It’s a way of doing things.

We’re not trying to be the biggest barn.
We’re building something that lasts.

If you believe in that too, there’s a place for you here. 🐎✨

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08/30/2026

You might be a Catalira rider if… 👀

* You value ending on a good note.
* You value quality over quantity.
* You value progress over perfection.
* You value a good long term investment over instant gratification.
* You value the horse above the sport.
* You believe the how matters just as much as the result.
* You’re willing to put in the work even when nobody is watching.
* You want to build something that lasts.

If you nodded along to these…
you’re probably exactly where you belong. 😉

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep raising the standard.

We’ve got this. 💪

08/29/2026

Why I Started Catalira

Catalira is really the culmination of decades of learning, self exploration, and experience with horses.

It started when I was 8 years old and somehow already knew I wanted to breed horses, and become a veterinarian…

Years later, after learning from and working alongside different professionals, I bought my first resale project.

She was also my first resale fail. 😂

But that “fail” ended up becoming something much more meaningful. She became the foundation of my breeding program and the beginning of my own line of horses.

After moving to an area that was underserved, I started teaching almost out of necessity. To help cover the cost of one of my horse’s special needs care.

And then it snowballed.

I accidentally built a riding school. 😂

But somewhere along the way, I discovered that teaching wasn’t just something I could do. It was something I deeply cared about.

I love helping people understand why we do what we do.

I love clarifying the things that often get oversimplified.

I love preserving good horsemanship. Not just in the saddle, but in the way we think about, care for, communicate with, and develop our horses.

And that became Catalira.

Even the name has a story.

It’s a little mashup inspired by Catalonia, Spain and Madeira, Portugal. Regions connected to our family heritage.

So Catalira became the name for something that had actually been developing for decades:

A place where horsemanship, education, welfare, and intentional development all come together.

And honestly?

I think I was building Catalira long before I ever gave it a name.

08/27/2026

Follow your heart.
Follow your passion.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS. 💫

No matter what.

Because at the end of the day, you are the only person who can decide how far you’re willing to go.

You are capable of more than you think.
You are capable of growth.
You are capable of progress.
And you are capable of becoming the person who can build the life you’ve always dreamed of. 💪

Don’t let fear, doubt, other people’s opinions, or the fact that your path looks different stop you.

Keep going.
Keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep believing.

Your dreams are worth pursuing. ❤️‍🔥

And sometimes, the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want…

is simply the decision to believe that you’re capable of building it.

08/27/2026

A year ago this client wasn’t sure her horse “would ever keep her head down” or “relax into” transitions.

But look what they can do now!!!

All done without force, gadgets, or fear. Just good training, empathy, and patience.

PSA: Always wear a helmet. Don’t worry she put one on shortly after the video 😅

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