Flying Cross Ranch
41125 Range Road 263, T0C 0Y0 Lacombe, AB, Canada

We had our annual schooling show this weekend. I love to see how far our riders have come. We now have quite a few riders that have bought their own horses. As... proud as I am of how far they have come, to me the real champions are our lesson horses. We have amazing lesson horses who babysit our new riders, and help to build confidence in all our riders. It takes a very special horse to make great lesson horse. A great lesson horse can help a new rider see themselves realizing their goals and dreams. Our lesson horses might not be the best at any one thing but they are solid, they are versatile in teaching beginners a lot of different things, and showing them the possibilities that are out there. For the work they do, for all of us, day in and day out, bless their hearts. See more

I am a lesson horse. I am a horse that isn’t as recognized as the top hunter jumpers, the best western pleasure horse, or the 1D barrel horse, I am a lesson horse. I am the backbone of the foundation to do all of those things. I am a lesson horse. I am not loved by one person. I am loved by several people. I don’t have my person, I have my people. I am a lesson horse. ... I will teach your child and yourself more than just to ride. I will bring your child out of their shell. I will teach your child about life. I will be yours and their shoulder to cry on. I am a lesson horse. I will bring my family the joy of teaching kids. I will bring my families business growth. I am so loved by my family, even if they don’t express it everyday. My family allows others to show me love and enjoy me. I am a lesson horse. At the end of your childs’ journey on a lesson horse, they will out grow me. They will find one that jumps higher, a horse that is show quality, a horse much faster than me. But, I will never outgrow being a lesson horse. I will be the one that loved your child and helped your child grow into the rider and person they are. I am a lesson horse. At the end of my time as a lesson horse; I will be covered in grey hair. Each grey hair came from each hour I spent as a lesson horse. I will be in a field of green grass, I will be taken care of as I was when I was a lesson horse. I will watch your child from across the pasture love her new horse. But, I will love your child more than any horse can. I will be the backbone of the business, the family, and your child. Don’t forget about me, I am a lesson horse. I am a lesson horse. *stolen from a friend *

Our youngest junior jockeys with all their coaches. We love our littles!