Riding Out

The sun came out and you know what that means — getting outside on the ranch trail course. Building horse and rider confidence in our controlled environment helps our students have fun and stay safer in any equine endeavor they wish to pursue. Our students learn how to read the horse in a variety of…

Stock up for Spring! Hayhuts, hay nets, halters galore

What’s on your shopping list for the season? The Tack Trunk has you covered, right here in Penn Valley, CA. We’ve got fly masks and Coat Defense to help your horse stay comfortable in the warmer weather. We have hay nets — include slow feed style — for your barn and trailer. We have grooming…

Playing Outside the Arena

Our adult students often do their lessons with a full-sized horse that they own or lease. But even the adults need to get outside and play with the ponies once in a while! Our students had the chance to practice reading their pony and adjusting their energy, technique, and expectations according to what their pony…

Mini horses, big learning

If you follow us on Facebook, you may have noticed that our mini herd gets lots of likes for their cuteness! The herd also provides a unique educational opportunity for students in our lesson program. Our minis give students a chance to interact safely with horses who are a little spicier than the horses we…

Holiday Sale 2023

Holiday sale at our tack shop! Everything is 10% off and we pay the sales tax. Sale ends on 12/23/23. We have stocking stuffers, new and used clothing, helmets, breeches, boots, full grooming kits, ropes, tack, horses blankets, pads, dog coats and so much more. The shop is open now.  See you soon! The Tack…

Spring 2023 Foal Class Roundup

The first foal class brought much learning and laughter to our students. Our mini foals, Falcon and Rambler, exhibited curiosity and exuberance. Our students noted that Falcon is more extroverted in his behavior. He walked right onto the tarp, mouthed the cone, and was very interested in the grooming tools our students were holding. Rambler…

Back Stage Pass: Prepare Your Horse for Dental

This month’s Back Stage Pass event is scheduled for March 29, 2023, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. We will show you how we prepare horses for their visits to the equine dentist. We’ll cover trailer loading, needles, clippers, gloves, and vital signs. The Back Stage Pass is our “behind the scenes” training series. You get…

New colors, designs in our Etsy store

We have dozens of colors and many patterns available for rope halters, lead ropes, and reins in our Etsy store at EquinePartnersInc. You can choose colors, weave patterns, and length to get that perfect look and feel for your horses and dogs. We can help you find the right size for your equine partner. All…

EPI Program Events for 2023

We are excited to announce our upcoming events! Here’s a roundup of this year’s events. Follow us on Facebook or check this blog for more info closer to these dates. Space is limited and payment reserves your spot. All Ages Back Stage Pass – Go behind the scenes to watch training sessions with young horses…

In Memory: Nakota, a true mentor and leader

We said goodbye to Nakota today. We are so grateful to our students and their families who have loved Nakota, donated for his retirement care, and shared their Nakota stories with us. Nakota (1998-2022) was a special soul. He was Erin’s personal teacher, especially in the areas of respect and leadership. He was a master…

New trail course obstacles provide enrichment

Our students and horses alike are enjoying the latest updates to our trail course. These updates include logs and rock walls to step over, squeezes to go through, shapes to navigate (including an L and a zigzag), a small but steep hill, stairways built to horse scale, and a narrow gate. With the recent rain,…

Coat Defense and new halters at The Tack Trunk

We’re stocking fly masks and Coat Defense now, to help your horse weather both this dry spell and the upcoming rain we’re all hoping for. We’ve also made more halters and leads in more colors. The Tack Trunk is located on premises right here at EPI. Coat Defense helps soothe and heal rain rot, sweet…