Braided Tales Equine Assisted Learning Program

These are hard times and it's just the beginning of an unknown and unfamiliar journey for us all. May you notice and appreciate the small comforts you find in your new daily routines. Be kind to yourself and to others along the way as we search for the silver lining in all of this. Sending out positive thoughts and gratitude to everyone. Blue and Jade send hugs from the barn yard Stay safe

I wish more kids could ride horses today. People and animals are supposed to be together. We spent quite a long time evolving together, and we used to be partners. Temple Grandin

It's that time of year again. STRC's Annual Fundraiser. Thanks to our friends at Willits Rotary & Redwood Empire Lions Club we will be featuring our Claws for a... Cause Dinner again. Filet Mignon and Lobster! Sounds too yummy to miss. Live music and a silent and live auction as well. Come enjoy a beautiful evening at the Seabiscuit Ranch and help support a wonderful cause. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! You can get your tickets down at the barn or by calling Erin @ 391-3873. See more

Meet Django, a 5 year old Mustang with a severe bolting issue. Django’s former owner was left feeling hopeless about Django’s ability to ever become a safe ridi...ng horse; Many trainers had told her it would be impossible. She contacted Maddy as a last resort. In this case study, Maddy works through all Django's problems at liberty without ropes to begin with. Here she teaches him basic body communication and takes him through a host of trust building exercises before riding him tackless. Later, she introduces him back into tack and completes a successful rehabilitation. Here are just a few of the lessons covered with Django: Learning to read thresholds and see signs of slight fear before an explosion occurs Developing 2 way communication for the horse to express fear in a healthy way Allowing the horse to renegotiate their flight instinct versus trying to contain it The power of preparation, especially by using a teacher horse For a free sneak peak of the Django Case Study, click https://www.mustangmaddy.com/resources/