Ever dreamt of bringing your horse to the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World!?! Ever wanted to train in the same facilities that international team riders train in? Not everyone has the luxury to be able to pick up and move to warmer weather for as long as 4 months and pack up the whole family. I want to offer a little taste of the WEF experience to you guys! This winter I am launching a WEF Winter Training Camp (opens flyer in new window) for either 1 week or 4 day programs! You and your horse will be able to come down to Wellington, FL, stay with us, enjoy beautiful weather (hopefully! But in just in case we have a covered!), have private one-on-one training sessions with me (all disciplines welcomed) and get to immerse yourself in all things Wellington! Here is the official flyer! We had a pre-announcement last week for all my subscribers and we have already people signing up! Don't miss out as the spots are very limited! We will have more dates in February and March 2020 so look out for the announcement!
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During the WEF 2019 season, I gave a company called Fresh Mat USA a try. Firstly, I started seeing a lot of other horses receive daily fresh delivery of what looked like a cooler bag filled with beautiful lush sprouts and lets be honest, my horses were getting jealous! I also noticed that one of our horses who was used to grazing a lot in rich grass was having trouble keeping weight and eating hay and eating grass outside. After looking a little more into what exactly it was that was being delivered each day I knew I wanted to give the product a try! A few months later, I was sold! All more horses LOVED their daily Fresh Mat and were showing in their own ways how they were benefitting from the delicious sprouts. Below is a list of the key benefits I got from the company itself and then further down is what I experienced with my own horses. Key Benefits of Fresh Mat:
Now with my own horses, here is what we experienced:
So, it's safe to say that while we are in Florida we will continue to get our Fresh Mat USA delivered to us daily. We have most horses on the recommended serving and 2 horses that split a serving (split a bag) because of their conditions. I'm excited that there is a product like this on the market that is so fresh and natural as you all know I LOVE things like this. There is quite a bit of research and university studies about the product and they are constantly sending their product in for testing and researching in hopes to prove and find more reasons why its such a great addition to a horses diet! If you are interested in finding out more about the product and the prices please don't hesitate to contact me and ask away! Currently Fresh Mat USA delivers in Florida but is working on branching out! If you'd like to give the product a try you can also reach out to me. Click here to find out more about how it works and their non-commitment delivery subscription.
So i recommend to first understand and evaluate your horse, determine his character and then think what might be the best type of retirement situation for his personality. In my experience, I've had 2 character categories of horses and some that are a mix of both so I've had to experiment to see what each horse preferred. The Horse's Character:
Most of you know that when we're not traveling to shows to compete we have our base in Wellington, FL. Florida is certainly the winter capital of the world with some of the best weather from December to May but it's summers are brutal and not for the weak, so having this character horse at my barn wasn't going to make him feel like he was in his well-deserved retirement home. I've been fortunate enough for these kinds of horses to be able to find friends in the horse world or family members to take them into their next chapter in life. These horses transitioned into a job that was a lot more low key, like going on trails or being the spoiled horse of an older lady looking to have fun and enjoy riding or even the horse that all the kids groomed at the riding club. They lived in places where the weather was good, they had access to monitored field time and were able to age gracefully while still feeling like the King or Queen they always were. One thing I noticed with these horses is that sometimes, you'll have a nervous-nelly that after a few years of living in this lower-key life they are actually more open to the idea of being turned out with herd full time because they were able to learn how to live a slower pace life. The few times this has happened worked out really nice and the horses were able to transition to field horses. Nevertheless, the ones that still couldn't be in the big spacious fields lived a great, long, happy life in this retirement until their late 20s and even 30s! Cost: $-$$ This retirement solution could vary greatly depending if you sell your horse to someone that would like to have him in his retirement stage, if you donate your horse to a reputable program or if you end up having to pay something to have him at a barn where they can care for him, exercises him and turn him out daily. The priciest option is the latter, though it wont be as much as what you probably pay in show season, but you have complete say on what the horse does and how much interaction you'd like to have. The donation option can be tax deductible depending on where you donate and most of the time you are able to stay in touch with the program and visit your horse whenever you like. Sometimes, however, you may be responsible for the cost of shoeing and deworming etc though this is rare. Finally the selling option most likely wont result in a profit on the horse but it will take a lot of costs of your shoulders and you know that the person who has your horse is treating him like his/her own baby.
Of course if you have a horse that can straight off the trailer be turned out into an acre large herd than great! Thats awesome and that horse is going to love his retirement! In my experience, the laidback-luke's of the horse world truly do enjoy the large pasture retirement life. Finding a nice place in either your town or in a state that has great weather year round with safe and lush turnouts would be my go to. In fact for Trivi, we chose a wonderful barn in Lexington, Kentucky called Stone Columns Stable at Elmendorf that has boarding, stabling, rehab and retirement services and offers a transition program for show horses to make sure they happily and safely transition into retirement life. The weather is kind year round, the grass is the best in the world (Kentucky Blue Grass is in a league of its own!) and the people who own and run the barn are wonderful horse people who are very involved with the retired horses daily. Most of the time with these horses, you should take your time getting him used to the idea of being turned out for hours and then introduce him to a herd or pasture buddy. At Stone Columns Stables, they really listen to the horses and let them dictate how long they'd like to be turned out for each day with eventually the horses being able to be happily left out for the whole day. They also start the horses in a smaller size field on their old and as they feel ready, will move them to a bigger field and then eventually introduce them to a herd and make sure it is a safe and happy environment. Horses are herd animals, and though most of them spend majority of their time in stalls on their own, their natural instinct will always be there and they will feel at home and safe in a herd when turned out. Cost: $-$$$ Depending on the barn and location, the cost of a "herd retirement" can vary however most of the time this is your least expensive option because very little is needed for the horses. At Stone Columns Stable, their rates are reasonable and made sense to us especially because of the services they provided for the retired horses. They check on the turned out horses daily, they give them a small amount of grain twice a day, they bring them in for anything need like feet trimming, deworming etc (at owners cost) and they always have staff available daily. When choosing where your horse will retire, make sure you do your homework about who runs the place, how often they are checked out, etc. It brings peace of mind to someone like me that is used to always seeing my horses. Things to consider: Some things i would like to mention to consider is that a lot of competition horses can't go from show season to turnout over night. Not only is transitioning them from small turnout to large pasture important to take the time to do, there are a few other things to think about.
Hopefully some of what I shared will help make the experience more pleasant when you're at a crossroad and not sure what path to take when its time for your old equine partner to retire! Don't hesitate to give me a shout on Instagram or contact me if you have any questions!
The official launch of online training with me launches at noon on May 21st 2019! If you haven't yet read the "why" I was so excited to pursue this dream of mine, please take a minute to read this post here! I truly hope to be able to help riders of all levels progress and enjoy the sport no matter where they are or what their financial situation is. Now the fun part! To celebrate the official launch of my online training there are some awesome prizes for my online students! Prizes:
How to enter:
I'm so excited to see (hopefully) many of you ride and be a part of my online training program! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me here! To me, when I think horse haven I immediately think Kentucky! Anyone else? I dont know whether its because of all the racehorse movies I've watched, or all the ads i've seen for retirement barns and boarding facilities or maybe because of the royalty and honor horses hold in Kentucky but whatever it is, Kentucky seems to have the most beautiful barns, rolling hills of the best grass and great seasons year round. I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity i have to give a 2 day clinic (May 28th and 29th) at one of the most beautiful and historic farms in Kentucky- Stone Columns Stables at Elmendorf. This exquisite farm has been the homes of many great and famous racehorses over the years including the champion Man of War's parents! It is now owned by 2 very knowledgable and respected people in the sporthorse world whom have made it into a full show barn, a home for retired horses as well as boarding facility. Needless to say, the horses that get to call this place home whether for a season or for life are very lucky animals! In fact it is my number one pick for where Trivi will get to live out his years and enjoy good weather, rolling hills of Kentucky bluegrass, and live like the King he is. On May 28th and 29th I will be at Stone Columns Stables and have sessions available for riders of all levels to join and work with me in a session one on one! This is open to Dressage riders of all levels, showjumpers who’d like to work on their flatwork and foundations, eventers who’d like to work on either their dressage phase or on their jumping flat, equitation riders, and to riders who simply enjoy riding and would like to lesson with me! Trailer ins are welcome and overnight stabling in this historic facility is also possible (please include in your inquiry). If you have any questions, inquiries or would like to book a session please email me info@ellessejordan.com Auditing information will be available closer to the date so if you are interested in auditing please email me to be included in the email that goes out regarding auditing info. I am looking forward to seeing you ride and being in Lexington, Kentucky! If you are unable to make it or located outside Kentucky, stay tuned for upcoming clinic dates, contact me to discuss setting up a clinic at your barn or check out my online store below and train with me online! Official launch is May 21st! Prizes and giveaways to be won by the first 10 students! On Sale On Sale Introductory Single Ride Coaching- Dressage (first time students only)
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For first time students only! Purchase your intro session with Ellesse and give online coaching a try! There are 3 easy steps:
Bonus: receive a pdf of "homework" for you and your horse to do before you record your next video to send to Ellesse Note: 3 day eventers, please select dressage if you'd like to focus on your dressage phase and test ridingor select the jumping intro if you'd like to focus on flatwork for jumping phase Disclaimer: By entering this website or purchasing or using our blog, e-mails, programs, services, and/or products, you are agreeing to accept all parts of this disclaimer. Thus, if you do not agree to the disclaimer below, STOP now, and do not use our website, blog, e-mails, programs, services, or products. We will not be held responsible in any way for the information that you request or receive through or on our website, blog, e-mails, programs, services and/or products. In no event will we be liable to any party or equine for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential damages for any use of or reliance on this website or blog, e-mails, programs, services, and/or products, including, without limitation, any lost profits, personal or business interruptions, personal injuries, accidents, misapplication of information or any other loss, malady, disease or difficulty, or otherwise, even if we are expressly advised of the possibility of such damages or difficulties. On Sale On Sale Introductory Single Ride Coaching- Flatwork for Jumpers (first time students only)
$35.00
$25.00
For first time students only! Purchase your intro session with Ellesse and give online coaching a try! There are 3 easy steps:
Bonus: receive a pdf of "homework" for you and your horse to do before you record your next video to send to Ellesse Note: 3 day eventers, please select "flatwork for jumpers" if you'd like to focus on your showjumping phase or select the dressage intro if you'd like to focus on test riding and your dressage. Disclaimer: By entering this website or purchasing or using our blog, e-mails, programs, services, and/or products, you are agreeing to accept all parts of this disclaimer. Thus, if you do not agree to the disclaimer below, STOP now, and do not use our website, blog, e-mails, programs, services, or products. We will not be held responsible in any way for the information that you request or receive through or on our website, blog, e-mails, programs, services and/or products. In no event will we be liable to any party or equine for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable or consequential damages for any use of or reliance on this website or blog, e-mails, programs, services, and/or products, including, without limitation, any lost profits, personal or business interruptions, personal injuries, accidents, misapplication of information or any other loss, malady, disease or difficulty, or otherwise, even if we are expressly advised of the possibility of such damages or difficulties. Single Ride Coaching- Flatwork for Jumpers
$35.00
Purchase your single ride session with Ellesse and continue your online coaching progress! There are 3 easy steps:
Bonus: receive a pdf of "homework" for you and your horse to do before you record your next video to send to Ellesse Note: 3 day eventers, please select "flatwork for jumpers" if you'd like to focus on your showjumping phase or select the dressage session if you'd like to focus on test riding and your dressage. Single Ride Coaching- Dressage
$35.00
Purchase your single ride session with Ellesse and continue your online coaching progress! There are 3 easy steps:
Bonus: receive a pdf of "homework" for you and your horse to do before you record your next video to send to Ellesse Note: 3 day eventers, please select dressage if you'd like to focus on your dressage phase and test ridingor select the jumping intro if you'd like to focus on flatwork for jumping phase |
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