Welcome to 4C Horsemanship
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Horses recharge our spirit, remind us of our strengths and opportunities for improvement, hold challenges compassionately and give us insights that translate into immediate, practical actions we can apply to our lives. Horses mirror exactly what our body, emotions, energy and thoughts are telling us. Their non-judgmental honesty makes them especially effective messengers. In addition, the horse’s natural responsiveness to clear intention empowers us to live from the place of strength one day at a time.
Horses teach us to:
- Pay attention and live in the present where our feet are with intention, communicating with clarity and focus
- Be patient and consistent
- Set boundaries to take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually
- Develop partnerships with people and animals
- Demonstrate leadership that people and animals will choose to follow, not because of demands, threats or guilt
- Develop a soft feel with flexibility and resist bracing against things that are not in our control.
- Accept that life will always be unpredictable and that, when we fall off, as we eventually will, we can get back in the saddle and try again.
A Lil Wrong Got Done (Reco) is a registered Quarter Horse who became part of the 4C program in December 2024. Reco - or Recovery - got his barn name in recognition of the role of recovery in our lives. Born on January 19, 2021, in Alabama, Reco has a solid foundation and is a valuable addition to the program. While working with a young horse presents challenges, it also offers numerous benefits for horsemanship students. Under careful supervision from a coach, students gain hands-on experience in developing a young horse. Riding and handling a young horse requires increased awareness of aids, balance, and timing, helping students refine their skills and build confidence. Additionally, groundwork, lunging, and other handling exercises play a crucial role in their learning, fostering well-rounded horsemanship.
Beckett's Creek Ferari D'LadyDi (D'Lady), born May 23, 2016, joined 4C in October of 2023. While not a regular part of the lesson program, D'Lady occasionally offers guidance and additional hands on time for students. D'Lady is a 100% purebred Le' Cheval Canadien, daughter of Beckett''s Creek Calypso Ferari and Mainguy Danny-Boy Holly and was raised in Ontario.
Horses teach us to:
- Pay attention and live in the present where our feet are with intention, communicating with clarity and focus
- Be patient and consistent
- Set boundaries to take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually
- Develop partnerships with people and animals
- Demonstrate leadership that people and animals will choose to follow, not because of demands, threats or guilt
- Develop a soft feel with flexibility and resist bracing against things that are not in our control.
- Accept that life will always be unpredictable and that, when we fall off, as we eventually will, we can get back in the saddle and try again.
A Lil Wrong Got Done (Reco) is a registered Quarter Horse who became part of the 4C program in December 2024. Reco - or Recovery - got his barn name in recognition of the role of recovery in our lives. Born on January 19, 2021, in Alabama, Reco has a solid foundation and is a valuable addition to the program. While working with a young horse presents challenges, it also offers numerous benefits for horsemanship students. Under careful supervision from a coach, students gain hands-on experience in developing a young horse. Riding and handling a young horse requires increased awareness of aids, balance, and timing, helping students refine their skills and build confidence. Additionally, groundwork, lunging, and other handling exercises play a crucial role in their learning, fostering well-rounded horsemanship.
Beckett's Creek Ferari D'LadyDi (D'Lady), born May 23, 2016, joined 4C in October of 2023. While not a regular part of the lesson program, D'Lady occasionally offers guidance and additional hands on time for students. D'Lady is a 100% purebred Le' Cheval Canadien, daughter of Beckett''s Creek Calypso Ferari and Mainguy Danny-Boy Holly and was raised in Ontario.
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In loving memory
L'Harmonie Baba Herki (Herki) was a 100% purebred Le' Cheval Canadien, son of Quebecois Ultrador Baba and Beau-Pres Brillant Dina, father of Beckett's Creek Herki Maximus. Herki, who was born on July 5, 1995, and laid peacefully to rest on November 20, 2023, joined our family in 2000, and had been an amazing partner with his patient demeanor and curious nature. Herki gave me wings to fly and experience the great outdoors in ways that otherwise would not be possible. Whispering Winner (Macho) was a 100% purebred Quarter Horse, son of Major Go Man and Win A Bar Deck. Macho was born on April 9, 1999, laid to rest on November 20, 2023. He was originally from Missouri but we purchased him with help from the O'Rourke family at Pond Hill Ranch. He was our primary lesson horse, steady and predictable. He was a fast learner, though you really had to explain the "why" behind every request. If he didn't see the value in the task then, he could be quite stubborn. He also read the rider well and would not push the rider out of their comfort zone. He taught me to slow down and think about the steps and how to effectively communicate them while adding value to the request. |
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