Trick Horse Training

My 2026 clinic dates are up!!

We did a photoshoot for Horseplay and Harmony yesterday and Raine and Phoenix were on point! I couldn’t help but share this proof from the shoot 😁

Blitzen Desperade Raine
Blitzen Phoenix Reigns

Golden Mother Daughter trick horse duo 💞🐴

Introduction to Trick Horse Training held at Blitzen Estate in Jasper ON. Three dates, choose the one that works best for you!!

Horses just need to be safely handleable on the ground. No other skills are required! Want to participate, but don’t have a horse to bring? Borrow one of our fabulous morgans!!

https://m.facebook.com/events/156085767342124?mibextid=Z0UBBX

Raine being a working mom 💞🐴

My new books have arrived!!! If you would like one, send me a pm! They are $30CAD plus shipping (if needed). Shipping in Canada is $6, shipping to the US is $15.

If you’d like a signed copy just let me know!

The books are also available on Amazon!

It’s been a few years since the mighty stallion had to “suffer the indignity” of the lay down, but he was such a gem and quickly remembered. I adore how cooperative LaBamba SE is.
And then he took my 12-year-old daughter for a ride ba****ck.
Standards Equine

Relevant no matter the page. Sharing some love and celebrating your successes!

Dear Horse industry,

Stop being awful. Grow people.

Stop putting others down for the sake of one's own prosperity. Lift them up.

Stop the whispers in the warm up ring. Give people kindness.

Stop the snarky remarks behind closed doors. Find something good to say.

Stop with the clicks and underhanded complements.

Stop with the need for newest and latest fashions or tack sets but never riding your horse in fear they may get dirty.

Stop manipulating others words or actions.

Stop normalizing poor sportsmanship and start normalizing folks who work hard.

Chances are if you've had horses long enough you've encountered some sort of this. From the competition world, to trail riders, to rescues, to top level riders, it's everywhere and it's terrible and it's got to stop. It's got to.

I've met riders, young and old, who are petrified to ride infront of people because some where along the line, someone told them they weren't good enough. I've seen talented people quit because of gossip and I've seen people give up on what they believe in because folks made them belive they were only 1' tall.

When you see a rider kicking them selves after a bad ride, tell them great job for hanging in there and give them some tips.

When you see that girl show up in the rusty old bumperpull, know she likely put everything she had into her entry fees.

When you see an organization fighting for what they believe in, fight with them.

When you see the girl too shy to ride, ask her to help you out by hopping on to keep your horse company because it would be an awfully big help.

When you see the girl scared to death in line up remind them why they are there and they have this.

When you see the girl discouraged over progress, remind them how far they have come.

The world is full of ugliness, horses should be our escape, not a place we feel belittled. We are all incredibly blessed to have Equines in our life. Becoming better Horseman is hard enough without having folks tear you down.

Please start normalizing raising each other up.

Written by -Erin O'Neill

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Please tell us about your horse!
Hello!
-My name is: José Jalapeño
-My nickname is: JJ, Hose Nose, Hose Face
-My breed : Standardbred
-My color: black
-My age is: 12
-My best friend: Mom, and most anyone with cookies.
-My biggest fear: running out of cookies
-My favorite thing to do: smile and give kisses
-My favorite treat: Equest horse crunch
-Barefoot or shoes: Barefoot
-What I hate the most: trail rides, confined spaces for long times
-Do I wear a winter blanket? Not unless mom has me at a facility. I’m naked at home in the winter.
-Do I like riding in trailers? Self loads like a rock star. Trailer rides mean adventures which usually means cookies!!
-Do I like belly scratches? Sure!
-My job? Trick horse for photo shoots, demos, clinics, etc, mounted archery steed, equine first-aid model, show horse in a pinch, steady eddy, Mr Reliable, mom’s favourite (don’t tell the others!)

Here I am❤️
Photo credit Visions of Heaphen, model Alex Cojo, and Jose Jalapeño

I’m ordering in a few copies of each of my books to have on hand for the Christmas season! If you would like one as a special gift these can be signed by me and sent to whoever you would like!

Books can also be ordered directly from Amazon as well 🙂