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🌈We said goodbye to our friend Carter today, and helped him cross the rainbow bridge on a good and peaceful day. After a...
13/11/2024

🌈We said goodbye to our friend Carter today, and helped him cross the rainbow bridge on a good and peaceful day. After a couple bouts of EPM, his neuro issues were starting to get the best of him. We were so lucky to call him ours for over 10 years. When show horse life wasn’t for him, he got another career as a school horse. Some who knew him didn’t think he’d be cut out for it. Once he settled into it, he ended up being a great teacher. Our constant description for this unique three whorl boy of “complicated but not unpredictable” helped our riders to understand that if you got it right then he would too. If you leaned and pulled he would just lazily protest. I could always see him patiently saying “Nope, that’s not it.” If you sat up, centered yourself, didn’t lean forward or back too much, he’d forget all about your mistake and go to work. He taught riders to listen to the horse. I think he really loved the less demanding life of a school horse.

Carter had a lot of people who loved him, some who grew to appreciate him, lots of littles who ogled over him, and quite a few who claimed him. Thank you to all of you who played a role in his life. Thank you to Chelsey Angell for trusting us with him and to our vets at Bella Vista Equine for providing care for him all these years.💚

🎃Happy Halloween from your favorite orange gelding! We had a costume contest at our October Schooling Show, and we could...
31/10/2024

🎃Happy Halloween from your favorite orange gelding!

We had a costume contest at our October Schooling Show, and we couldn’t pick just one winner so we chose 5 đŸ‘»

Mara (Batman and Robin)
Maylin (Santa and Reindeer)
Lyla (Taylor Swift)
Carson (Jasmine and Raja)
Mia (Pirate and Parrot)

Your prizes will be waiting for you in the barn!

Morning feed view isn’t so bad 😍
31/10/2024

Morning feed view isn’t so bad 😍

Schooling show tomorrow! Beautiful night to get everything ready with all our riders!
12/10/2024

Schooling show tomorrow! Beautiful night to get everything ready with all our riders!

Feel like this hasn’t circulated in a minute 😃
03/10/2024

Feel like this hasn’t circulated in a minute 😃

First Drafts of Rock take a look at the original version of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'" - entitled "Free Horses." Lyrics below:She’s a good girl, loves her ma...

Best boys💙
01/09/2024

Best boys💙

19/08/2024

Dear daughters, there are so many distractions in this life. Girlfriends, boyfriends (ack!), cell phones, social media, hormones, and so many other things that ring loudly in your ears.

These are the things I hope you always remember:

1. Your decisions are important. One decision can change the trajectory of your life. It takes courage to decide you are not ready for something, and courage to decide to make yourself vulnerable and try something new. Always be courageous.

2. Maintain your digital privacy. If you would not walk into the lunchroom and shout it out, don't ever text or share it on social media. Your "friends" list will not adhere to the same standards of discretion about your life as you expect, particularly when hitting the forward button is so simple. And never hit send on an email before double-checking who is in the "to" field. Trust me.

3. Use the right measurements. Life is not measured in the amount of likes you get on Instagram, numbers on a scale or even your GPA. And there isn't a "thing" you can buy with the money you make that can fill a void in your soul. Always remember that life is about the impact you have on others, so work on building your brain and growing your heart, and the rest will fall into place.

4. Always believe the best in people. Girls can be mean. Well, really, people can be mean. There will be a million times when someone says something or does something or you are told about something that rips your heart to shreds. Give that person the benefit of the doubt, and then offer them grace -- because when this stuff happens, it is not about you, sweet girl. It says infinitely more about them.

5. Use your voice. Never sit idly by while someone else is being treated poorly. Period.

6. Don't pretend to be something you're not. I often feel that all those cheesy sitcoms on the Disney channel have watered down your brain cells, but this is one lesson they constantly show that I hope has resonated with you. It feels good to fit in and it feels good to be liked, but you will find that being accepted only when you are pretending to be something you're not is an exhausting, unfulfilling experience. And if I ever catch you acting dumb or helpless to attract a boy, I will ground you. Just kidding (not kidding.)

7. Take charge of your own happiness. No one can make you happy. It is a choice you have to make and it is hard. Trying to fill a void in your life with a person -- or with another tangible such as food, alcohol, drugs, etc. is a lost cause. Find out what makes you the happiest, and then do that. A lot.

8. Never diss your sisters or your girlfriends. You need them more than you know.

9. You are enough, exactly as you are. At a minimum of 50 times each day, you will be told you are inadequate, and Photoshop will change what you think is normal. You will feel that your teeth are not white enough. Your hair is too flat. Your boots are cheap. Your thighs touch. Your makeup is wrong. Your voice is too high. Your face is too thin. Your b***s are too big. I wish I could say it gets better, but it doesn't. Do not let these feelings break your spirit and fight against the urge to conform. Love yourself for who you are at this exact moment, because you are perfect. This is a lesson that most of us learn after having kids, but I'm letting you in on it now. You are a gift to this world, and if you ever forget, just ask. I know I'm just your mom, but I have a long list of compelling reasons why you are awesome.

10. The best is yet to come. The next few years will have a lot of highs and lows, but rest assured that no one wants to peak in high school, and you have the best that life has to offer sitting before you. And as it becomes less often that you reach back to grab my hand or beg me to lay with you for just five more minutes, or think I'm the smartest person in the whole wide world, I'll always be there for you -- even when I let you fall before raising you.

I will always love you hard.

❀

Our awesome morning feeder is heading back to school, so we are looking to fill the position! Mon-Fri; 7 am-noonFeed hay...
06/08/2024

Our awesome morning feeder is heading back to school, so we are looking to fill the position!

Mon-Fri; 7 am-noon
Feed hay, grain, fill water buckets, turnout, then any extra time is spent picking paddocks and filling troughs, odd jobs and horse care, possibly a few stalls on occasion. Well behaved horses and great clients!

Must have horse care experience (know how to tell when something is wrong, treat a minor wound, stay organized with individualized horse care and needs)

Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

There is ONE remaining spot for camp next week!  Please send us an email at info@duzanridingacademy if you are intereste...
25/07/2024

There is ONE remaining spot for camp next week! Please send us an email at info@duzanridingacademy if you are interested!

Days: Monday July 29 - August 2
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $500
Ages: 8-16

Description: This camp is appropriate for the avid horse lover that wants an immersive experience! Each camper will the opportunity to ride various horses and ponies based on their experience. Campers will learn all about our horses and how to care for each horse’s specific needs including riding, training, regular management and care. Campers will learn or refine skills such as grooming, bathing, feeding, stall cleaning, basic first aid, tack cleaning, and more! Spaces are limited to 6 riders per camp.

Experience Level: Riders who attend this camp typically have two years or less of riding experience. Total beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend! Riders may or may not be in regular riding lessons, and may or may not have attended other camps.

Duzan Riding Academy is looking to hire an equine professional to add to our team of instructors! The ideal candidate wi...
20/07/2024

Duzan Riding Academy is looking to hire an equine professional to add to our team of instructors! The ideal candidate will contribute to our barn family by bringing a positive, supportive, and professional attitude that will help shape young riders into well rounded, sportsmanship and horsemanship focused equestrians.

Experience teaching and training required to teach beginner through advanced lessons. Our riders primarily ride huntseat and dressage, and participate in low level eventing, so knowledge of these disciplines is a must. Opportunities to ride and train, coach dressage and/or huntseat IEA teams, and coach at local hunter/jumper and dressage shows as well as mini trials are available to the right candidate.

DRA supports our instructors through providing a curriculum, handling scheduling and communication with clients through our office, and paying for certifications. We have an amazing string of safe school horses and ponies, a great facility to teach in year round, and wonderful clients!

Competitive pay dependent on experience. Send resume to [email protected].

We have ONE extra spot for camp next week!  Please send us an email at info@duzanridingacademy if you are interested!Day...
18/07/2024

We have ONE extra spot for camp next week! Please send us an email at info@duzanridingacademy if you are interested!

Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $500
Ages: 8-16

Description: This camp is appropriate for the avid horse lover that wants an immersive experience! Each camper will the opportunity to ride various horses and ponies based on their experience. Campers will learn all about our horses and how to care for each horse’s specific needs including riding, training, regular management and care. Campers will learn or refine skills such as grooming, bathing, feeding, stall cleaning, basic first aid, tack cleaning, and more! Spaces are limited to 8 riders per camp.

Experience Level: Riders who attend this camp typically have two years or less of riding experience. Total beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend! Riders may or may not be in regular riding lessons, and may or may not have attended other camps.

This group of campers is just the sweetest! We got a special treat today- watching the equine dentist work on horses!
17/07/2024

This group of campers is just the sweetest! We got a special treat today- watching the equine dentist work on horses!

Our small but mighty group of riders rocked the Splash of Class Mini Trial! Hailey and Weston won the Starter division, ...
15/07/2024

Our small but mighty group of riders rocked the Splash of Class Mini Trial! Hailey and Weston won the Starter division, Lydia and Bailey won Green as Grass where Brooklyn and Evie were also second. Avery and Jack won the Green as Grass Combined Trial, and Ella and Penni won the Intro Test of Choice but were eliminated on XC for jumping the big bank! I’d say we have a few riders ready to move up a division at the next show! Thank you to all our supportive parents for literally the one million ways you make horse showing possible and fun.

And thank you to Kavita for the photos!

Our DRA schooling show last weekend was a blast! Our kids pushed through the hard things, showed off, and learned a lot ...
15/07/2024

Our DRA schooling show last weekend was a blast! Our kids pushed through the hard things, showed off, and learned a lot through feedback from our judge after each division. Thank you Katie Griffiths for your positive and constructive advice!

A huge shoutout goes to Lexi Lin who won the Sportsmanship Award, and Cowboy who was our Horse of the Show!

Next Schooling Show is August 4!

13/07/2024
TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE for Little Horse Lovers Camp next week!Days: Tuesday-FridayTime: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Ages: 5-7Cos...
08/07/2024

TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE for Little Horse Lovers Camp next week!

Days: Tuesday-Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $400
Little Horse Lovers Camp July 16-19

Description: This camp is ideal for our youngest riders who just can’t wait for more time in the saddle, and for young horse enthusiasts who want to try being around horses for the first time! Activities will be centered around horses and we will use games, crafts, and stories to teach these littlest riders the basics. Each rider will have an older, experienced student leading their horse and working with them individually, as well as our regular instructors. There are no extended hours for the Little Horse Lovers Camp. This camp is limited to 8 spots.

Experience Level: This camp is excellent for younger enthusiasts who may or may not have had some exposure to horses. Complete beginners as well as riders with up to two years experience are welcome to join our Little Horse Lovers Camp!

Email us at [email protected] with questions and how to sign up!

THREE spots open for Equestrian Camp next week, July 8-12!Days: Monday-FridayTime: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Cost: $500Descr...
01/07/2024

THREE spots open for Equestrian Camp next week, July 8-12!

Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $500

Description: This camp is appropriate for the avid horse lover that wants an immersive experience! Each camper will the opportunity to ride various horses and ponies based on their experience. Campers will learn all about our horses and how to care for each horse’s specific needs including riding, training, regular management and care. Campers will learn or refine skills such as grooming, bathing, feeding, stall cleaning, basic first aid, tack cleaning, and more! Spaces are limited to 8 riders per camp.

Experience Level: Riders who attend this camp typically have two years or less of riding experience. Total beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend! Riders may or may not be in regular riding lessons, and may or may not have attended other camps.

Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/9fP38sJpNz3sVJF18

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