Skystone Farm
34202 Range Road 13, Red Deer County AB Bowden, AB, Canada

Beauty in motion. To actually develop a horse is to access and build harmony between the deeper, smaller, intrinsic muscles and the more obvious large motor muscles. Iuliana's movement is through her entire body, not just legs moving her forward. She's ready to begin her jumper training in earnest. PM us for a trauma free start or to refine and deepen your skills. #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #showjumpers #showjumpersofinstagram #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagerider #dressagetrainer #dutchwarmblood #canadianwarmblood #groundwork #équitation #equitationhorse #yychorses #yeghorses

Some mares enjoying the sun. On this day in 2020, I was doing a bare-hand-under-the-blanket-layers check to make sure they could maintain their body heat in -41C temps! Winter this year sure has been gentle with us for the most part. #boardingandyraining #dutchwarmblood #dressagehorsesofinstagram #showjumpers #happyhorses #groundwork #equitation

Boys don't necessarily outgrow the urge to intrude on the girls when they have an organized play thing happening.

Check out the change in Kopper's trot as he is guided through this lesson. Kaila Ryan reviews the foot patterns and aids from the ground before each ride. Koppe...r's confidence and willingness grows because he's given the information to come up with the right answers and the time to figure things out. See more

In spite of the attempted photo bomb by Paul and Mac, it's still pretty easy to catch a lot of nice moments of @jocelynskorjanc 's school with her beautiful mare, Spyder #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagerider #oldenburghorse #showjumpers #showjumpersofinstagram #équitation #equitationhorse #groundwork #yychorses #yeghorses

Exquisite. Beauty in the movement of an educated horse when the equine athlete is actually developed instead of merely ridden. PM us for boarding and training of rider/horse combination. Possible openings in April. #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #dutchwarmblood #canadianwarmblood #showjumpersofinstagram #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagepony #hunterjumpers #hunterjumpersofinstagram #groundwork #équitation #equitationhorse #yychorses #yeghorses

While most horses need encouragement to initiate from behind, Luca's hind end engages to the point of surprising the front with energy that her baby brain doesn't know what to do with. She explores the contact but when the rein aid asks a question, energy from behind keeps her bouncing as she tries to find the right answer. Familiar footwork patterns help the student stay grounded in the lesson. Connection through a relaxed top line will ultimately build confidence. #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #dutchwarmblood #showjumpersofinstagram #canadianwarmblood #dressagepony #dressagehorses #groundwork #equitationhorse #équitation #yychorses #yeghorses #boardingandtraining

Just a little girl, playing with her horse. @jocelynskorjanc spent a lot of time handling young Spyder before she was ever backed. Taking the time to play has enormous benefits for horse, rider and their relationship. #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #traininghorses #groundwork #equitation #equitationhorse #dressagehorses #dressagehorsesofinstagram #oldenburghorse #dutchwarmblood #showjumpersofinstagram #hunterjumpers #yychorses #yeghorses

Our momma moose with her twins. Are you the lady whose daughter asked for a Skystone training package for Christmas? I can't find our messages and I promised to contact you first! PM us - we can set that up for you.

I often don't notice the music until editing. The first lyrics describe it to a T. Paul and 4 yr old Luca are still at the negotiating table, each wanting it their way. To take it any faster would be like trying to smooth things out in the blender. At the walk, Luca has time to digest the aid and relax with finding the right answer. Just because she's not doing big stuff yet, doesn't mean she can't. Prepping the foundation is everything if your horizon is longer than the calendar. #trtmethod #traininghorses #startinghorses #restartinghorses #showjumpersofinstagram #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagepony #dressagetrainer #dutchwarmblood #canadianwarmblood #équitation #equitationhorse #groundwork #yychorses #yeghorses

We chuckled later about the serious beat in the music that popped up, but @jocelynskorjanc and her baby Grand Prix mare Spyder were inspired. And nailed it! #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #traininghorses #boardingandtraining #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagepony #oldenburghorse #showjumpersofinstagram #hunterjumpers #hunterjumpersofinstagram #groundwork #équitation #equitationhorse #yychorses #yeghorses

2016 Glock's Zonik x Oxford. Feeling pretty blessed to have the most amateur friendly 4 yr old you could imagine. Now this rider just needs to get better to honour this beautiful guy. Doubley blessed to have Paul Devlin guiding us along the way. #trtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #traininghorses #dressagepony #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dutchwarmblood #canadianwarmblood #groundwork #équitation #equitationhorse #yychorses #yeghorses

Missing some key fundamentals in her foundation, this beauty had begun to buck under saddle. Her anxiety triggered by touch had gone unaddressed. (Vid 1-3) 5 yr... old Jade clearly shows how much anxiety she had at the beginning of every ride, especially with her tension spots at the girth. Trust is being established as she realizes she has choices that can make things better when she participates. She also finds comfort in being understood. (Vid4) She bucked last week when the saddle went on. Today she digs deep and manages herself better, even with the added stress of saddle and girth. (Vid 5-7) Paul reminds Jade to think and participate and gives her questions she knows the answers to. She relaxes to the point of licking and chewing and manages to prepare herself at the mounting block. See more

Always need to be watchful when introducing a buddyship. Cobalt has never been other than alpha, even with the larger horses. But Kopper is totally non plussed by his bravado and they got along just great! #trtmethod #traininghorses #boardingandyraining #startinghorses #restartinghorses #dutchwarmblood #canadianwarmblood #showjumpersofinstagram #dressagehorsesofinstagram #groundwork #équitation #equitationhorse #yychorses #yeghorses

The hardest thing to do is to change what you do when you've already had success doing what you do. It takes passion, humility, and the purest desire to get bet...ter, knowing there's room for improvement. Oh - and courage. It takes courage. Lauren McAllister has full measure of what it takes. See more

Fun to have @jocelynskorjanc and Spyder back at Skystone. Spyder is showing more maturity that allows her to accept guidance and try harder as they enjoy their rides together. #trtmethod #traininghorses #startinghorses #dressagehorsesofinstagram #dressagetraining #showjumpers #showjumpersofinstagram #dutchwarmbloodsofinstagram #oldenburghorse #équitation #equitationhorse #groundwork #yychorses #yeghorses

Our walk back to the paddock after an evening school with young Ludo. #dressagehorsesofinstagram #showjumpers #trtmethod #boardingandtraining #groundwork #albertawinter #winterinnovember #eventingpony #yychorses #yeghorses

2013 Iuliana carrying a lovely rhythm in her canter school. This mare has her own eye, solves things going forward and has an impressive jump. The rider and videographer just need to coordinate times. #yrtmethod #startinghorses #restartinghorses #showjumpers #eventinghorses #equestrianeventing #équitation #equitationhorse #hunterjumpersofinstagram #groundwork #yychorses #yeghorsesofinstagram

We finally got Danny to show his protest during his pilates class. It's so infrequent now. Negative or opposing expression from a big, forward, young horse can ...be intimidating and Danny showed signs of having been restricted through, perhaps, draw reins. Instead of protest, It's now simply conversation between horse and rider. Not shut down, this big guy is just such a trier. See more