AWM Equestrian Inc.

🏷️ For sale 🏷️

SAFE SAFE SAFE
Lower level, three ring packer!
Tall, dark, and handsome 😍
Auto change, no prep!
Such an easy going, awesome horse.

Sheket - 2011 - 17.2 hand - Jumper If you are looking for safe then this is the one! Do not let his size fool you, Sheket is a gentle giant under saddle. He will save you time and time again. Perfect first horse, husband horse, grandma horse. Auto change. Stall to ring, no prep. Brave, no stop. Loads and ships perfectly. Trail rides....

Nuno Oliveira told us: ‘If the horse is happy, everything will be all right; if he is constrained everything will go wrong. And in case that it is necessary to use force, then one enters a domain that does not fit the equestrian art, neither for that matter, in the circle in which civilised people dwell’.
“I urge my readers to apply the aids to help the horse, not to put him in a mould.”
https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2021/10/the-aids-and-the-horse-a-classical-approach/

Not sure how this guy is still up for grabs. He is perfect! Wish we had someone to keep him in the barn 😭

Sheket - 2011 - 17.2 hand - Jumper If you are looking for safe then this is the one! Do not let his size fool you, Sheket is a gentle giant under saddle. He will save you time and time again. Perfect first horse, husband horse, grandma horse. Auto change. Stall to ring, no prep. Brave, no stop. Loads and ships perfectly. Trail rides....

All I Want To Do Is Jump

I ran a fairly large lesson program for almost 20 years. This is a statement I have heard over and over, both in my lesson barn days and from colleagues today.

All I want to do is jump.

There are a few problems with this. Let's start with the horse. I love the old horseman's saying " horses only have so many jumps in them ". Is that 100, 1000 before it becomes lame.... No one knows....but horses certainly weigh a lot and the concussion landing on those small little legs is significant. Horses also get bored, burned out....and let's face it...sour.
Respect for the horse . The riders job is to do the best thing for the horse. Most horses only need jumped a few days a week. That means if a lesson horse works 5 days a week, only 2 of those are jumping days. 3 of those are purely flatwork or hacking.

Riders : most of jumping well has NOTHING to do with jumping. Riders need to work on pace, transitions, straightness, their position, effectiveness of aids, balance, ability to change positions smoothly ( from 2 point to sitting etc ) and so much more.

So if you are one of those students who Just Wants To Jump , please replace that with "I want to be an effective rider and horseman or woman . I want to do what is best for the horse "

And instructors who cave to this plea from students
Only YOU can set the CULTURE of your barn. Talk frequently about horsemanship and doing right by the animals.

🥂Megan and Take Two🥂

This pair was a blast to watch! We had so much fun with Megan. Tucker, of course, was the bestest boy helping her through her first PCHA. Congratulations, Megan, we are so happy for you! 💕

Emily and Paddy’s Dream Z

Reserve champion in their equitation division! First show together for the win!

Emily also hopped on B last minute (no prep and no practice) and pulled some great ribbons in the hunters! We are so proud of her for adapting and knocking out some awesome trips!

Emily and Paddy’s Dream Z

These two made their made their show debut after just a few lessons of getting to know each other! Emily did a great job getting back into learning and conquering hunter/equitation courses. Emily ribboned in her more challenging Medal and pulled a 2nd in their hunter classic out of large, competitive groups! Great job, Emily!

✌️Jade and Take Two✌️

Ending up Reserve Champion in crossrail division, Jade and Tucker had a fabulous show weekend! Jade was accurate and consistent in each course, giving them multiple top placings out of a competitive field. Great job, Jade!

Congratulations Schuyler!

Schuyler Dayner and Talk Test Their Way to the Region Four ASPCA Maclay Regional Win Schuyler Dayner and Talk secure the region four win on the road the the ASPCA Maclay Finals!

🐝 Reese and Miss B! 🐝

First show for Reese with AWM! Miss B was an angel helping Reese navigate all her poles courses perfectly! Reese and B received great ribbons in every class! We are so proud of you, Reese! Keep up the hard work!
Big thank you to for sharing B with us! She is a gem 💎