“Austin” FAMILY TRAIL HORSE for sale, Paint, Gelding, 15 years old, 15.2 hands, 1100 pounds. Located in Penn Valley CA $9000 We want him to find a family that wants to trail ride and add a wonderful horse to their herd. Contact Erin 530-559-1602 YouTube video of Austin (Riding) YouTube video of Austin (Ground Work)…
Mellow obstacle lesson before it gets too hot
Our Saturday group lesson played with precision obstacles in the shade of the covered arena this morning. We set up a water station where horses and humans could get a drink and a refreshing spray from the hose as needed. We set up puzzles that required thoughtful solutions, rather than a lot of physical exertion….
Much fun in Youth Summer Program
Our Youth Summer Program includes a variety of fun activities, on and off the horses. Here are a few pictures from this week’s camp. We’re halfway through the youth summer program — only three sessions left! Mondays July 12, 19, and 26. Learn more on the Youth Summer Program page. Contact us to reserve your…
The Tack Trunk is open for business
Our new tack store, The Tack Trunk, is open for business! We carry horsekeeping essentials such as fly masks, bell boots, grooming supplies, and blankets. For riders, we have breeches, helmets, paddock boots, and other apparel in youth and adult sizes. And of course, new and used tack! We also have EPI t-shirts in many…
Youth Summer Program 2021
Erin and Lisa are teaming up to provide an awesome horse camp experience this year! There will be a mix of riding and non-riding activities, using both arenas and the entire ranch property, and it’s going to be a lot of fun. This is horse camp, not horse homework, after all. (Of course, our students…
By popular request, T-shirts now available
We have T-shirts! Now available in many colors and sizes, in a Unisex Fit and a Women’s Cut. These T-shirts celebrate your love of horses and your dedication to developing equine partnerships through love, communication, feel, and fairness. Our colorful mosaic horse image and the words “Equine Partners, Inc. Natural Horsemanship” appear on the left…
New! Back Stage Pass Events Added to Our Program
We have added a new feature to our horsemanship program: the Back Stage Pass. This monthly event gives students an opportunity to learn about how we help horses develop the skills they need to be great equine partners. Topics include working with a green horse for the first time, building confidence with the trailer, introducing…
Where’s my horse? Lessons in herd management
We move our horses around from time to time. Why do we do this? And how do we decide who goes in what herd and in what pen?
Happy Horsey Holidays and New Year
We would like to thank our instructors, staff, and students for prioritizing health and safety in 2020 and beyond. Our program has always focused on safety, so that you can have fun and achieve extraordinary results with your horse. We also emphasize the importance of having a plan but staying flexible enough to adapt to…
What is your focus this winter?
Winter is a good time to play with the “little things” that make so much difference for your horse. Just hanging out together, without a task to perform, gives you both a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Making games that you can safely do in a small area such as the barn…
Trail practice is good for mind and body
During the summer months, we try to get the horses out on the trail a few times a month. For horses that are new to us or worried about things, we start with the trail course here on the ranch. As they get more comfortable with the various obstacles and events they encounter here at…
SOLD: Handsome bay QH gelding, 16 y/o, 15.2 hh, 1000 lbs
“Cooper” kids’ lesson horse, $5500, Handsome Bay Quarter horse gelding, 16 years old, 15.2 hands, 1000 pounds
