Riding in Saddles for the First Time | Holistic Horse Training in Action

Today was a beautiful shift. After spending the week riding bareback and building trust from the ground up, we brought out the saddles—colorful, comfortable, and full of personality.

It was the first time many of the students rode their horses this way, and they were able to explore both the arena and the back 10-acre trail on the land.

Seeing them ride with more confidence, connecting in a new way with their horses, was deeply moving. This work continues to unfold layer by layer, and today was a big one. Grateful for the horses, the students, and the land holding it all.